PME 2006 Action Items

Posted by Paul Colligan on Tuesday, October 3, 2006

Here is my personal to do list of action items from Podcast Expo 2006:
Do everything you can to make Podcasts easier to consume.  I’ve always knew this was important (and badly needed) – but I realized I’ve been slacking a bit here.  We got ways to make easier and we’re only doing damage to the industry by ignoring this obligation.  Among other things, I had a script produced that I need to bring back out and release to the public.

This is a hardware issue as well.  I need to spend some more time with the Podcast Ready product and the iMorphophis products.  This was never an issue – but I need to be on the iTV early adopter list as well.

Continue to pound Microsoft until they release a Podcatcher.  It will happen, and anything I (or any other Podcaster) can do to make it happen is better for all of us.  Expect some renewed passion in this area.  It might just be time to release BuyBillaniPod.com.

Anyone who has any ideas on this one – I’m open …

Make format decisions based on message to market match.  No more “face for radio” excuses.  If it needs to be video, I need to produce the video.   I’ve got a killer Mac that can produce any videos I need to produce.

I honestly believe more times than not that I will probably stick to audio.

Continue to preach Podcast monetization.  Based on the overwhelming response I got this weekend, I will continue to be the Podcast monetization guy.

If you are doing something in Podcast monetization, let me know.  I’ll get you on the Profitable Podcasting show.

Promote anyone who makes the tide rise.  Another thing I realized this weekend was just how many people read my Blog and listen to what I say.  This is my pulpit and I’m going to use it to rise the tide.
What did you learn?  What are your action items from this weekend?

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  • http://folkloricomusicdance.blogspot.com Fred Castaneda

    Paul, I think we ALL need to put action items and plans in place after taking a few good hours to reflect from the events of last weekend. In reading your book, 2 things happened to grab me as “keepers” or “aha!-experiences…”
    (a) page 2 of your book sets the stage for serious podcasters that want to monetize, not just produce a podcast for the reasons of vanity, etc. — this I will keep in mind;
    (b) Look at the 10 commandments and place them in front of you or on the wall as you reflect from this weekend to see how you can create a roadmap to a successful future; and
    (c) Digest the literature, the books, the audio podcasts from the show, from the PA session on 9/28, and reflect on the objective you want to reach — simple time management long-term and short-term planning.
    It will take more than just the 5 minutes after lunch; it will take me at least a day or two of reflection, evaluation, self-discussion, introspection and planning in order to pull it off — and, of course, it will take reflection upon the counsel from those other individuals whom we met at the show and with whom we had a productive dialogue.
    I am almost through with your book, and it has some valuable gems and “keepers.” thanks for your blog vehicle and I hope it helps others.
    Sincerely,
    Fred

  • http://www.paulcolligan.com Paul Colligan

    we’ll be putting up a special version of the 10 commandments in the private member site for people to print and put on their wall.

    thanks for the kind words,

    paul

  • http://www.podcastingunderground.com/ Jason Van Orden

    My PME 2006 actions items:

    1. Do everything I can to make podcasts easier to consume

    Yep I stole this one from you, Paul, but I agree it is important and I can do more.

    2. Release Podcasting Underground more often

    After meeting some of my listeners and hearing them ask for more in person, I am even more motivated to release my show more often.

    3. Monetize my podcasts

    After hearing your presentation and talking to other business-minded podcasters last weekend, I realize there is a lot more I can/should be doing to monetize my podcasts. I need to and will set higher goals.