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PODCASTING ESSENTIALS AFTRS webinar for CBAA Presented by Tony Rasmussen Senior Lecturer Radio PODCASTING ESSENTIALS Today we will cover: What to ask yourself before you even begin The importance of the audience Why audio
AFTRS webinar for CBAA Presented by Tony Rasmussen Senior Lecturer Radio
Today we will cover:
audience
Don’t just start a podcast just because you can. Ask yourself: Who is this for? Why am I making this? What’s in it for my audience?
Really think about who will be listening Once you’ve done that, don’t waiver. Keep your podcast focused on that audience Most podcasts are about communities of interest They are about making a connection with your audience
If you want to start a podcast you need to be realistic about your idea. Is it a viable, ongoing idea? Or should it be just a short radio series? Might it better suit a one-off, longer-form documentary? Ask yourself these questions. Be really be clear about this before you set out. Is it sustainable? If you start, do you have the time, energy and dedication to keep it going, to make episodes regularly and do all the things you’ll need to do to support it?
Art and Culture Industry Design Science and Technology News and Politics Sport Sound and Music True Crime Re-Broadcasts/Catch-up Podcast Narrative Podcasts Comedy Branded Podcasts
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They’re not time specific You can put them out when you please You’re not tied to a set duration This frees you up to make episodes that are as long as they need to be
your show, you can very easily value add You can offer exclusive content not heard on your live-to-air show This also builds your community of interest
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Digital Recorder
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USB Microphone
Editing Software
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your podcast, and use social media and your podcast website creatively.
topic, get involved in that topic in
podcast, and mine content ideas.
You’re invited to join in the AFTRS virtual Postgraduate Info Day
Next Monday the 6th July from 5:30PM, catch a live discussion with Fyona Smith, AFTRS Head of Radio. You’ll get a rundown of the Radio courses and meet current students and recent graduates who will hang around for a virtual chat to answer all your questions. Throughout the week you can take a virtual tour, drop in on info sessions and listen to student work.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/event/postgraduate-week/
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