Podcamp Toronto 2007
I just came back from Podcamp Toronto 2007. All I can say is WOW!. This was an excellent event. I would like to give a huge thanks to all of the organizers. This was no small feat to pull this off.
- Leesa Barnes of Podonomics - Organizer, Media Liaison.
Podcamp was a collection of sessions for the novice to advanced podcaster. Podcasters and Podcaster wannabees from both the US and Canada came out to learn more about marketing, branding, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), improving audio quality and building your community and traffic. Several of the sessions are available to view at the Podcamp Wiki. Mitch Joel’s presentation on branding was excellent. Julien Smith’s discussion about Google couldn’t care less if you have a podcast was both entertaining and enlightening. Christopher Penn gave 2 sessions on the tools needed to expand your audience. There were many other sessions that you can review on line.
The one area that seemed to be missing was Podcasting for newbies. From a showing of hands in a few sessions it appeared to be 20-25% of the attendees had not produced a podcast. Contrast this against some of the attendees who had been podcasting for 5-10 years. (I wonder what podcasts were called before the iPod?). I offered my services to put together a presentation for the next camp to talk about all the steps I have learned over the past months about podcasting. I also offer my knowledge to anyone who has questions about Podcasting. I will be doing a series of posts over the next few weeks precisely about this topic. So if you have a question, leave me a comment.
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I’m so glad you could come out, and that’s exciting. Thanks for bringing your energy to the sessions and talking about PodCamp Toronto. What will you do next?
I agree, it was a fantastic conference and I learned a lot! Can’t wait to get started on my own podcasting venture.
It was also great meeting you at the PodCamp.
Daniele, let me know if you have any questions. I have spent the last 4 months learning how to podcast. So I am still at the beginner level.
Kevin:
Great that you couls join us all at podcast.
It was great not only to meet so many folks in person (who had only previously been a screen name) but also to see first hand their knowledge and dedication to this exciting communication tool.
Take care and stay in touch
Agreed that there weren’t as many 101 sessions. Ideally in New York City I’ll do Garageband and Podcasting basics, if you’re around. So glad you liked what I had - please tell me how it works out for you!
Chris, it would be great if you could bullet point the points you talked about. I couldn’t write fast enough. I have volunteered to present at the podcast show in Kinston in June.
If you mean me, they’re actually on the wiki!