Interview: Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton at the Podcast Movement

May 24,2016 / By Chiara Sagramola / 1 Comment

Heben and Tracy, hosts of BuzzFeed’s podcast Another Round, are two of the main speakers at the upcoming Podcast Movement on July 6th-8th. Heben was a senior editor at BuzzFeed and now works on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Tracy is a writer and humorist at BuzzFeed. Together on Another Round they cover everything from race, gender, and pop culture, to squirrels, mangos, and bad jokes, all in one boozy show.

So, as podcasters and as content writers, we think they can enlighten you with their opinions on how to build a successful podcast. Let’s start with the interview:

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Interview: Daniel J. Lewis, Speaker at the Podcast Movement

May 16,2016 / By Chiara Sagramola / No Comment

Daniel is one of the main speakers at the upcoming Podcast Movement on July 6th-8th. As well as an award-winning podcaster, he also helps others launch and improve their own podcasts so that they can share their passions and find success. He creates training resources (like SEO for Podcasters) and podcasting tools (like My Podcast Reviews), and offers one-on-one consulting and group training. Daniel is a keynote speaker on podcasting and social media and he hosts a network of award-nominated shows covering how to podcast, clean-comedy, and the #1 unofficial podcast for ABC’s hit drama Once Upon a Time. He also writes about technology, productivity, and entrepreneurship on his personal blog.

So, as a podcast trainer and as a speaker, we think it could be insightful to know something more about his opinion on the podcasting field. Let’s start with the interview:

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Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe!

Apr 19,2016 / By Georgia Grey / No Comment

New Media Europe, the (now) annual conference dedicated to content creators, entrepreneurs, and the new media that will help drive them to success, is returning this year to London, on June 18th and 19th. And for a second year in a row, Spreaker is proud to be sponsoring the event!

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Spreaker at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia

Apr 4,2016 / By Chiara Sagramola / No Comment

This year the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (Italy) celebrates its tenth birthday and we’ll be there to help them blow out the candles. We’re pretty excited because we’ll also be part of two panels, one with CEO Francesco Baschieri on podcasting as a distinct medium, and another with one of our podcasters, Chiara Beretta Mazzotta (BookBlister Radio), who will be a panelist in a talk about the future of web radio.

Here’s all the info about the panels:

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Spreaker will be at NAB Show!

Mar 30,2016 / By Chiara Sagramola / No Comment

NAB Show 2016, the trade show produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, will take place in Las Vegas from April 16-21. More than 103,000 media and entertainment professionals from 160+ countries will be part of it, and we’re excited to be there, too!

Of course, we’ll focus on radio, podcasting and audio content events, so don’t miss your chance to follow up with CEO Francesco Baschieri and Head of Content Rob Greenlee. Here’s the schedule:

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Submit your Podcast to Radiotopia!

Mar 22,2016 / By Georgia Grey / No Comment

Do you think your show exemplifies creativity, great storytelling, and polished production? Is your dream to be touted with the likes of Love+Radio, 99% Invisible, and The Heart?

It’s time to make that dream come true! Radiotopia is looking to diversify its network with fresh talent through an exciting competition.

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Meet Spreaker at Radiodays Europe!

Mar 3,2016 / By Georgia Grey / No Comment

Come join Spreaker in Paris at Le Palais des Congrès as we participate in one of Europe’s biggest international radio conferences, Radiodays Europe!

Taking place on March 13-15, the annual event will be bringing together over 1,300 radio professionals from 60 countries to discuss today’s best radio, as well as what’s in its future. The goal is to spread good ideas and make radio better for listeners.

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Come meet Spreaker at NRB’s Proclaim16!

Feb 18,2016 / By Rob Greenlee / No Comment

We’re excited to announce that Spreaker will be attending and exhibiting at NRB’s Proclaim16 Christian International Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee!

Faith-based podcasting is one of the largest genres in podcasting today, and from February 22nd to the 26th we’ll be in the thick of it, mingling with thousands of Christian communicators – from broadcasters to producers.

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Interview: Josh Nielsen, Speaker at the Asia Pacific Podcast Conference

Feb 8,2016 / By Chiara Sagramola / No Comment

Josh Nielsen is the founder of Zencastr – a podcasting production tool for quality conscious podcasters. As an entrepreneur, audiophile, and podcast lover, he is currently directing his efforts into maximizing the sound quality of podcasts everywhere.

Josh has an interest in all things business, development, and marketing. He has worked to help many companies build from the ground up, including time at the Techstars startup accelerator in Boulder, Colorado. While a native of the US, he has been living with his family and building his business in Christchurch, NZ for much of the past year.

Josh Nielsen will be one of the panelists at the Asia Pacific Podcast Conference on February 12th – 13th, and we’re sure he’ll share his vast experience on podcasting production and sound recording with us. Here’s the interview:

What do you think is the most common trouble new podcasters run into? And what do they have to do to prevent or fix it?

I think the hardest part for new podcasters is knowing where to start. There are so many skills involved in taking a single episode to completion. You need to be an audio engineer, web developer, charismatic personality, social media promoter, etc. It is easy to get overwhelmed and give up.

My recommendation is to not worry about it all at once. Take it one step at a time. Start by booking and recording your first interview. Then figure out what you need to do next. Once you get a couple of shows recorded it will motivate you to find out how to get them published and reach the ears of your listeners.

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Interview: Paul Spain, Coordinator of the Asia Pacific Podcast Conference

Feb 1,2016 / By Chiara Sagramola / 2 Comments

Paul is founder and CEO at Gorilla Technology, coordinator of the Asia Pacific Podcast Conference and is building a podcast network focused on the Asia Pacific region. The NZ Tech Podcast, which Paul co-founded, reached #1 overall on iTunes in New Zealand by its 3rd episode – and his NZ Business Podcast saw similar success. His first taste of having his voice recorded was on a reel-to-reel audio tape aged 5. He’s also run a pre-Facebook global social network (WorldDJ.com) which reached over 300,000 members, and has appeared dozens of times on TV along with radio and both local and international podcasters.

With a deep interest in technology, Paul Spain has been involved in many aspects of digital media over the last 25 years. He’s coordinator of the next Asia Pacific Podcast Conference that will take place on February 12th – 13th in Auckland, New Zealand. Here’s the interview we conducted:

What do you think is the most common trouble new podcasters run into? And what do they have to do to prevent or fix it?

I commonly come across quality podcasts, that have failed to obtain the attention and audience they deserve. This is usually due to a combination of factors – such as lack of focus on the audience and building a community, inadequate promotion and even poor naming of the podcast. Seeking support and coaching from experts can help with getting much better results.

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What do you think is the most common trouble new podcasters run into? And what do they have to do to prevent or fix it?

What do you think is the most common trouble new podcasters run into? And what do they have to do to prevent or fix it?