2. Audio Journalism: Reporting news and information
primarily with sound via radio, websites, or podcasts
• It is relatively easy and inexpensive to produce
and distribute
• Sound can take a story beyond text (just as pictures
can)
• Audio literally gives sources a “voice”
• Sound allows listeners to “see” with the best lens of
all, the mind
• Audio is a presentation form that allows the
audience to multitask = MOBILE JOURNALISM
3. What is an audio “podcast”?
A Podcast is user-selected and/or
subscribed audio content delivered to
a computer via RSS feed technology
for streaming playback or portable
files on a MP3/Video player,
computer, phone etc.
4. Types of Audio Podcasts
o News, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Humor,
Animation, Education & Training, Religion etc.
o No subject too big, No subject too small
o Thousands and thousands to choose from
(approximately 150,000 at iTunes alone)
o Range from “official”/corporate to 100% fan-
based
o Not just at iTunes – audio podcasts are available
all over the Internet
5. 7 General Types of Audio
Podcasts
1. One-on-one interview
2. Solo commentary
3. Panel (guest interview or discussion)
4. Nonfiction narrative story-telling
5. Fictional story-telling
6. Hybrid
7. Repurposed Content
6. Google whatever you’re interested
in: “Baseball” + podcast, “Fashion”
+ podcast, “Healthcare” + podcast…
Almost all are free (but will most
likely request/accept donations)
Subscribing = Automatic Delivery
8. How are audio podcasts like traditional
radio programs?
• Often they are downloadable versions of the
same show programming you’d hear on the
radio, allowing you to catch up on a
traditional radio program
• Produced like radio – the same production
techniques and strengths/weaknesses apply
• Portable like radio – offers same convenience
as traditional radio
9. How are audio podcasts not like traditional radio
programs?
• Not hindered by time constraints – podcasts can basically be
as long or short as you want
• Often commercial/sponsor free
• Free of FCC regulations/rules
• No live programming
• Vastly wider range of topics covering areas that would never
find a home on traditional radio
• Very inexpensive to produce and distribute
• Distribution Network vastly larger
• Even more convenience – on demand programs
10. Podcasts are just the latest in a
general shift in media towards
“Narrow-casting”; in other words,
the opposite of “Broadcasting”
11. NARROWCASTING
The wave of the future
“Time-shifting” is the latest
trend of on demand media
Eventually most, if not all,
media could come to us via
narrowcasting
12. TRADITIONAL BROADCASTING
• You're casting your programming
out into the world in a broad
sweep – you’re broadcasting it
out there and people have to be
there to catch it when it comes.
13. NARROWCASTING CONCEPT
You're creating your programming in a
narrow arc – you’re putting it out for a
very specific audience who, more often
than not, comes to you to get it (at least
at first)
16. PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Choose ONE audio podcast series to examine
and listen to at least 1 episode of it in which
someone is interviewed
If there is no interview, choose a different
podcast/episode!
(Google… “+ Podcast” / use iTUNES, etc. for ideas)
CHOOSE A PODCAST TOPIC YOU ALREADY CARE
ABOUT!
17. PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Find and actively consume the podcast episode
you’ve chosen – if you get it directly from a
webpage, listen to the audio as well as engage in
any other kinds of multimedia you find there (text,
video, audio, interactivity). Report on the types of
multimedia included and how they are used. If
during the podcast you have chosen itself you are
encouraged you to interact with other media (go
their website, twitter, Facebook, etc.) do that as
well and include that in your answer.
18. PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Summarize the episode and answer this main
question about the podcast episode you’ve
chosen; “How is this podcast episode like or
unlike traditional radio broadcasting?” Explain
your answer with specifics.
19. PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Share your general impressions and what you
like and don’t like about the podcast episode
(especially the interview) in question.
Provide a WORKING link to the specific
podcast/webpage hosting the specific podcast
episode.
Quiz due by start of next class
20. PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Make sure you make proper use grammar,
spelling and punctuation - they all count
towards your grade
Be prepared to discuss findings with the group
Designed to expose you to the world of
podcasts and prepare you to make your own
podcasts
Notas do Editor
Audio Journalism: Reporting news and information with sound
It is easy to produce. The equipment necessary for recording can fit into your shirt pocket. The software (Audacity is among the best) is simple and can be mastered quickly.
Sound can take a story beyond text (just as pictures can). Sound gives readers/listeners to a story an added dimension that nothing else can duplicate.
Audio literally gives sources a “voice.” By using sound rather than text, their words, tones and inflections can be heard, not just described. Ambient sound can give these voices added context that increases the richness of the reporting. Sound allows listeners to “see” with the best lens of all, the mind. Sounds fires the imagination and allows listeners to draw their own pictures. This quality is particularly valuable and powerful in this age of video and television.
Audio is a presentation form that allows the audience to multitask. Reading text and watching video demand the full attention of the visitor. Audio lets the audience do something else in addition to taking in the information. As the demand for consumer time increases, this will continue to be an important consideration for the web journalist.
Finally, audio journalism is important because it is the dominant form of information distribution on The Next Big Thing in Journalism: mobile journalism. Despite all the current attention to texting, web site scaling and video on cellphones and hand-held devices, people generally use these devices to talk and to receive sound, either from other talkers or from audio producers.
What is an audio “podcast”?
A Podcast is user-selected and/or subscribed audio content delivered to a computer via RSS feed technology for streaming playback or portable files on a MP3/Video player, computer, phone etc.
News, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Humor, Animation, Education & Training, Religion etc.
No subject too big, No subject too small
Thousands and thousands to choose from (approximately 150,000 at iTunes alone)
Range from “official”/corporate to 100% fan-based
Not just at iTunes – audio podcasts are available all over the Internet
News, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Humor, Animation, Education & Training, Religion etc.
No subject too big, No subject too small
Thousands and thousands to choose from (approximately 150,000 at iTunes alone)
Range from “official”/corporate to 100% fan-based
Not just at iTunes – audio podcasts are available all over the Internet
Google whatever you’re interested in: “Baseball” + podcast, “Fashion” + podcast, “Healthcare” + podcast…
Almost all are free (but will most likely request/accept donations)
Subscribing = Automatic Delivery
PODCAST Audio Example
Studio 360: AHA MOMENT
How are audio podcasts like traditional radio programs?
Often they are downloadable versions of the same show programming you’d hear on the radio, allowing you to catch up on a traditional radio program
Produced like radio – the same production techniques and strengths/weaknesses apply
Portable like radio – offers same convenience as traditional radio
How are audio podcasts not like traditional radio programs?
Not hindered by time constraints – podcasts can basically be as long or short as you want
Often commercial/sponsor free
Free of FCC regulations/rules
No live programming
Vastly wider range of topics covering areas that would never find a home on traditional radio
Very inexpensive to produce and distribute
Distribution Network vastly larger
Even more convenience – on demand programs
Podcasts are just the latest in a general shift in media towards “Narrow-casting”; in other words, the opposite of “Broadcasting”
NARROWCASTING
The wave of the future
“Time-shifting” is the latest trend of on demand media
Eventually most, if not all, media could come to us via narrowcasting
TRADITIONAL BROADCASTING
You're casting your programming out into the world in a broad sweep – you’re broadcasting it out there and people have to be there to catch it when it comes.
NARROWCASTING CONCEPT
You're creating your programming in a narrow arc – you’re putting it out for a very specific audience who, more often than not, comes to you to get it (at least at first)
Pros of NARROWCASTING
Full Control
Portable
Never Miss Programming
Marketing/Advertising Focus
Cons of NARROWCASTING
Less chance of “happy accidents”
Loss of LIVE programming
Marketing/Advertising Focus
PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Choose ONE audio podcast series to examine and listen to at least 1 episode of it in which someone is interviewed
If there is no interview, choose a different podcast/episode!
(Google… “+ Podcast” / use iTUNES, etc. for ideas)
CHOOSE A PODCAST TOPIC YOU ALREADY CARE ABOUT!
PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Find and actively consume the podcast episode you’ve chosen – if you get it directly from a webpage, listen to the audio as well as engage in any other kinds of multimedia you find there (text, video, audio, interactivity). Report on the types of multimedia included and how they are used. If during the podcast you have chosen itself you are encouraged you to interact with other media (go their website, twitter, Facebook, etc.) do that as well and include that in your answer.
PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Summarize the episode and answer this main question about the podcast episode you’ve chosen; “How is this podcast episode like or unlike traditional radio broadcasting?” Explain your answer with specifics.
PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Share your general impressions and what you like and don’t like about the podcast episode (especially the interview) in question.
Provide a WORKING link to the specific podcast/webpage hosting the specific podcast episode.
Quiz due by start of next class
PODCAST Analysis Quiz
Make sure you make proper use grammar, spelling and punctuation - they all count towards your grade
Be prepared to discuss findings with the group
Designed to expose you to the world of podcasts and prepare you to make your own podcasts