So governed are we by the clock that it is no surprise that someone writes to ask what time of day they should release their podcast to a waiting world.
Yearly archives: 2019
37 posts
So you want to start a podcast but there’s something stopping you. First it was the gear, then it was the space for a ‘studio’, and then having the time to prepare and record it. Okay, the time for procrastination […]
Owners of small businesses and their employees have been put under the mental health microscope by cloud accounting firm Xero.
We've all been there. Sending CVs to recruitment agencies and not being selected for a job that seemed a perfect fit.
Rising up through the ranks to management is always a great accomplishment — and though this is often achieved by hopping from one firm to another, some people find themselves managing their former colleagues.
There's only one way to stand out in today's job market and that's to be an outstanding candidate and valued member of staff — but without on-going upskilling you could end up at the bottom of the pile.
External influences such as the economy and changing consumer trends may well impact on businesses; but it is senior managers who need to set the tone for their staff and show confidence in difficult times. “The culture of an organisation […]
“Evidence exists for an association between neuro-developmental or behavioural disorders in children and exposure to wireless devices...could cause structural and functional changes in the brain associated with ADHD-like behaviour.”
We’ve all done it. Recorded a podcast interview only to discover the audio is really bad for one reason or another. So, what to do? Yep, apps such as Pro Tools, Garage Band and Audition provide lots of tools, filters […]
The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can. The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can. […]
The Rodecaster Pro seems a fine mixer for podcasters. But would I buy one? Not right away. My current set-up works well and there’s not much the Rodecaster offers that my gear doesn’t already do perfectly nicely. So long as […]
Finding himself out of work late in life led one job hunter to start his own podcast about the struggles older job hunters face.
Landing that dream job normally involves something that can be likened to a dance; a two-step followed by long waltz with trip wires.
There are plenty of podcasters who do well just sharing their expertise and knowledge via their podcast without having to interview someone else. But if featuring guests on your podcast is something you want to do then that can be […]
I learned a long, long, time ago that having a great product doesn’t automatically translate into great sales or popularity. You may offer great content that’s delivered to broadcast standard, but if no one knows about it then you are […]
Office meetings not only suck away valuable time; they often lead to an increased workload as attendees typically exit meeting rooms with more on their plate than when they took their seat.
This week’s interest cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is a clear indication that all is not well in the local and global economy. The RBNZ’s cut of half of one percent is a massive drop. Historically, […]
When a company makes a box of soap to sell their job doesn’t end once the boxes are packed up and placed in the warehouse. That’s when the real work of advertising and marketing starts. Once a firm has a […]
While it’s all very nice sitting at home making podcasts, there’s nothing more exciting than actually getting out to events such as trade shows to interview people. They can be people such as experts in their field who are visiting […]
PODCAST - Ralph Johnson was 19 when he auditioned to join Earth, Wind & Fire. In this exclusive Podcast interview we chart his musical career.
What did we lose when the development of electric cars was abandoned 100 years ago? Possibly a century of research, development and innovation that would have likely led to every household having more electricity than they could use today. A […]
I have always been in favour of brevity. I guess it is due in part to my training as a journalist to report news in as few words as possible. It was a hard lesson when I first started out […]
If you are blessed with two fully working ears then everything you hear is stereo. By default you will likely record stuff in stereo. In this episode of Podcasting Made Easy I explain why it’s natural to want to produce […]
There is a lot to consider when it comes to designing your podcast artwork. In this episode of Podcasting Made Easy I say that restraint is a key requirement as it is ideal to keep the logo simple and restrict […]
When you see that something is being offered for free then you pretty well know there will be a catch somewhere. But not today. If you have a way to record a podcast then you know that once that is […]
So you’re boogying along at work and everything is cool. You’re meeting your targets, getting on well with colleagues, your clients are happy, and you are in that rare sweet spot of having just the right amount of interesting work […]
I gave up editing video a few years ago – but I am now back thanks to a software package that has not only reignited one of my semi-pro hobbies but is challenging the main providers of this type of […]
Bullying in the workplace is rising; despite the #MeToo movement and lots of talk about making workplaces safe and secure places to be. According to a survey by recruitment firm Hays, 20 per cent of the country’s employees are bullied […]
Seeing a weka feeding on a possum killed by 1080 poison proved to brothers Clyde and Steve Graf that secondary poisoning had to be highlighted.
It seems some internet broadcasters have discovered video and are keen to stream their DJs hosting shows live across YouTube, FaceBook and Twitch.com among others. A friend who’s recently started live streaming his radio show in sound and vision tells […]