Join veteran podcaster Ryan Macklin for twice-daily podcast updates of what's happening at Gen Con. Along with special guests, you will have the opportunity to tell the folks at home what they're missing. Each event will produce a fifteen-minute podcast that will be immediately uploaded to the web for fans at home to listen to.
We will start at the very beginning and talk about what you need to start your own podcast. We will start with your microphone and talk you through to global syndication. This overview will give you a head start on the topics covered in many of the panels and seminars covered throughout the weekend.
Part of making a quality podcast is the hardware. We will discuss microphones, sound boards, and acoustic treatment of your recording room. We will also discuss some software packages that you will need to produce and polish your show.
To create an exceptional podcast, you will need to prepare before your lips come anywhere near the microphone. We will discuss format, scripting, round-table discussions, pacing, news coverage, and how your favorite podcasters prepare for their shows.
You are sharing your passion with a world-wide audience and would like some of that audience with your favorite game designers. How do you line up interviews and how do you conduct yourself with them? You will be surprised how many willing participants you will find.
The passion in our podcasts is fueled by the games we play. Your audience will be learning about your favorite games for the first time. Learn how to tell this message and how to get games for review.
Promoting Your Podcast It is time to start telling people about your podcast. Learn how to get your message out and how to grow your audience. We will discuss your audio promotion, networking, your web site, and the internet as a promotional tool.
Many authors are now turning to podcasting to share their stories with a wider audience. Learn how to create an audio production and how to reach new listeners.
It is not just enough to have a podcast if you don't know what it can do for you. In this hour we will focus on different ways you can integrate podcasting into your marketing program. We will discuss audiences, branding, and how to maximize the effect of your podcast.