Podcasting for Beginners: How to Create your own Podcast (Session 1)Â
Dates: Mondays, February 3 and 10; 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $75 for current SMC members, $125 for non-members
Location: Somerville Media Center (90 Union Square)
*not a member, no worries, sign up for New Member Orientation at https://www.somervillemedia.org/join/*
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About Session 1: Audio-based programming known as podcasting has exploded in recent years as a way of communicating stories. Learn how you can create podcasts in this introductory First Session. Taught by Boston Free Radio Station Manager and podcaster Heather McCormack, Session 1 will review the difference between podcasting and broadcasting and learn about why podcasting is the fastest growing new media field. You will explore different types of content, structure, and formats for podcasts and discuss how to create an interesting and engaging podcast plan. Basic use of a podcasting recording set-up will be demonstrated.
**Following this class certification, SMC members can reserve the Podcasting studio free-of-charge for their podcasting shows that will be distributed on Boston Free Radio. Anyone who uses our studios for non-BFR distribution will be charged a rental fee. SMC is also launching Boston Free Radio Podcasting Network which is another avenue for shared distribution and podcast visibility.**
CLASS IS FULL
Podcasting for Beginners: How to Market & Distribute your Podcast (Session 2)Â
Dates: Mondays, March 2 and 9; 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $40 for current SMC members, $80 for non-members
Location: Somerville Media Center (90 Union Square)
*not a member, no worries, sign up for New Member Orientation at https://www.somervillemedia.org/join/*
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About Session 2: This class is an opportunity for those who already have a solid podcast plan or who have already begun to record to take the next step in putting their podcast out there–hosting, distributing, marketing and even monetizing. Learn the secrets to building a strong and engaged audience, figure out which hosting site is right for you, and learn about how to develop a web and social media presence to get your podcast out in the world! We will discuss ideas around monetizing your podcast through advertisements, joining podcast networks, and more.
