Social Media Podcast

Edition 13 - Cows in Inverurie, beans on taost and what happened to Evan Ratliff?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:17:29 +0000

In this episode we discuss the Wired Magazine article - Vanish. Evan Ratliff tried to disappear for a month, did he conduct a realistic exercise. Can you disappear and maintain a social media profile? http://www.wired.com/vanish

We talk to Eddie Gilmour, MD of Spymasters http://www.spymaster.org about the exercise and your digital footprint

We also talk about Bakupify which offers a back-up service for all your social media activity http://www.backupify.com

What we got up to in a car park in Inverurie with a cow!

Beans on Toast - We review the Red Laser iPhone App

We also review a couple of other iPhone Apps - AudioBoo and FourSquare

New Media Breakfast 29th January - Social Media in the Work Place

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Edition 12 - Interview with John McTaggart, Modernity Scotland

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:09:53 +0000

John McTaggart, Modernity Scotland talks about social media in education and the how he thinks social media will play a part in the 2010 General Election in the UK.

Edition 11 - Rounding off the year

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:18:04 +0000

In this edition Gordon and Kyle from Podcastmatters round off the year with a chat about the latest stories appearing in the social media scene and what we've been doing for our clients in social media. There's an interview with John McGlyyn, Chairman of Airlink Group about his approach to social media and a look at some of the highlights of the year.

We also discuss the Book of the Year, Quote of the Year, Video of the Year and some other general ramblings.

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Edition 10 - Interview with Mitch Joel

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:04:15 +0000

Mitch Joel, author of Six Pixels of Separation, talks about the his book and the changing nature of communication in business.

Edition 9 - Breakfast, newspapers and Cameron

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:49:41 +0100

We talk about the launch of the New Media Breakfast Glasgow and review some of the Titter and Blog comments made during and after the launch. We also look forward to the launch of the New Media Breakfast Edinburgh and talk about Gordon's alleged "pop at the newspapers".

Also on the podcast is Cameron White, a 15 year old schoolboy who joins Podcastmatters this week for his work experience.

Edition 8 - Alastair Campbell

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:51:51 +0100

Former Head of Communications for the Labour Party, Alastair Campbell gives as his thoughts on Social Media in politics and, his opinion of how prepared the current political parties in the UK are for running effective social media campaign. We also discuss Kenneth Martin's interview and the need for transparency in communication.

Edition 7 - New Media Breakfast

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:02:37 +0100

Social Media Podcast Edition 7 - We talk about the forthcoming New Media Breakfast and some of the interviews we will be doing very soon.

Edition 4 - Cliff Ravenscraft

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:02:07 +0100

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On this edition, my dodgy laptop microphone is brought into play as I interview Cliff Ravenscraft.

Cliff runs GSPN.tv, where he and his wife Stephanie have built a community of social media participants. Cliff shares his knowledge and gives us some tips on building communities and relationships with faithful listeners.

Edition 6 - Pets Are Cute

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:55:03 +0000

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Mark Hunter, Clare Malcom and Kyle Murdoch get together to record another Social Media Podcast.

Mr Tweet - http://www.mrtweet.net/
Twitter Visualisations - http://mashable.com/2009/03/16/twitter-visualizations/

Why are Twitter visualisations important as Twitter develops and becomes more important?

Question from CheezeDMG re. Facebook opening up to Google.

Can we separate social media from the success stories?

Further 'explosion' of Twitter - http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_7948000/7948092.stm - Barack Obama is a celebrity??

Cute as Hell, social network for animals - http://mashable.com/2009/03/16/cute-as-hell/. This illustrates the important of niche social network.

Foursquare - http://playfoursquare.com/help

http://mashable.com/2009/03/16/foursquare/

Kyle prepares to cycle the length of Britain and talks about some inspiration he found online.

Clare picks Moontoast.

Special mention to the launch of the Rise and Shine album.

Edition 5 - Mike Krus and Ewan Spence

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:21:57 +0000

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Mark Hunter, Clare Malcolm and Kyle Murdoch are joined in the Saltire Centre by Mike Krus and Ewan Spence. Topics covered include APIs, Gmail 'being down' (do we rely on Google too much for our social media needs?), backing up data, Twitter and why Ewan spends so much time in the States during March.

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Edition 3 - Neville Hobson

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:09:37 +0000

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Mark Hunter, Clare Malcolm and Kyle Murdoch huddle around Podcastmatters Ltd mics to talk social media.

Once again, Twestival is on our minds as is a recent post on Mashable regarding the top brands currently using Twitter; what do your Tweets need in order to have the most impact.

We're joined on the telephone by Neville Hobson of the inimitable 'For Immediate Release; the Hobson and Holtz Report'.

Topics covered with Neville;

Explosion of Twitter over the last 6 months
Importance of validating Twitter identities
Importance of avoiding 'cyber squatting' on Twitter
Twestival; watershed moment in social media

Neville also answers Cameron Reilly's question from the last podcast. He likewise tackles Karin Hoegh's question, as submitted via Twitter.

If you'd like to participate in a future Social Media Podcast, please contact me via Twitter or leave a comment on the blog.

This edition of the Social Media Podcast was brought to you by The Hirer, thanks to them for their support.

Edition 1 - Twitter and CC Chapman

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:41:29 +0000

Edition 2 - Twestival, Swearing and Cameron Reilly

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:41:28 +0000

Mark Hunter, Clare Malcolm and Kyle Murdoch gather in the Podcastmatters Ltd studio for another edition of the Social Media Podcast.

On today's show we cover;

Twestival
Charity:Water
Fake Bake's burgeoning social media presence
Interview Cameron Reilly
Cameron talks about his background, the challenges and threats facing social media, his perception on whether corporations now 'get it' and how newspapers are flogging a dead horse (interview NSFW)

We also discuss the death of newspapers (Facebook Cause)

Visit Podcastmatter's social network to engage with fellow social media producers and consumers. Paul Levinson has just posted this great video, highly recommended viewing.