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Have you heard any good podcasts lately? I stumbled upon two good ones today, but I'm in the market for more....
First, here are my recommendations:
The first is produced by my friend Eric Mattson of MarketingMonger, who is plugging away at his ambitious goal of recording 1,000 conversations with 1,000 marketers, innovators and other interesting sorts. Here, Eric chats up MarketingProfs contributor and content guru Gerry McGovern about my favorite topic of content – specifically, how words drive actions (or "how words get people to do things”), how to leverage content as a business asset, and why Web sites fail (or succeed).
You’ll love Gerry’s depth and breadth of knowledge. You’ll love his comprehensive answers. And you have to love his Irish lilt. Have a listen:
MarketingMonger Podcast #107 - Gerry McGovern
Second, Harvard Business Online this week introduces a new, occasional feature segment to its HBR IdeaCast: Heard in the C-Suite. This week, Harvard Management Update editor (and my Boston pal) Christina Bielaszka-DuVernay talks with iPass CEO Ken Denman about the challenges his company has faced with its three mergers in less than three years.
Ken’s mantra (paraphrased): Change is good. Embrace it. Love it up… since it offers inherent opportunities in addition to the challenges.
Have a listen to Chris and Ken (and the rest of the podcast) here:
Heard in the C-Suite
So -- your turn. Have you heard any good podcasts lately? I'd love your suggestions for other good podcasts you've listened to! Please point me to your recommendations in the comments below.
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Hi - thanks for the marketing monger podcast recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.
My favourite (yes I'm canadian ;)) marketing podcast is Mitch Joel's Six Pixels of Seperation podcast.
Posted by: Kathryn Lagden | 12.13.06
Thanks for them Ann. Believe it or not, I don't listen to much podcasts unless it is from an event that I missed. The ones that I've stumbled upon are often a little dull, way too long, and spend too much time talking about the podcaster.
Eric
Posted by: eric frenchman | 12.13.06
Kathryn: Do you have the URL for "Six Pixels"? Love the title...
Eric: I agree with you about many podcasts...esp. on length (which is why I like Eric Mattson's, in part). Too many podcasts are WAY too long -- in my mind, anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes is optimal. Or maybe it's just my limited attention span...
Posted by: Ann Handley | 12.13.06
Ann,
I'm afraid I don't have the patience for either podcasts or webinars. Shame on me.
Posted by: Lewis Green | 12.13.06
http://www.kuat.org/misenplace.cfm?ID=306
It's not about marketing but I thnk you'll find it interesting.
It's about an international school in Tucson. My daughter will be there next year.
Posted by: Tammy Strnatka | 12.13.06
I guess it's not a podcast?
Posted by: Tammy Strnatka | 12.13.06
Ann, may I be so bold as to suggest my own podcast. My partner, Mike Hughes, and I do a daily three minute podcast on the convergence of media and technology at www.biziii.com.
Posted by: Les Bain | 12.13.06
Lewis: I always felt that way, too...until I understood its potential to pack a punch. (Did you read my "Podcasting as Child's Play" post a week or so ago? I layed it out therein....)
Les: Thanks. And did you say 3 minutes? Your talking my language...
Tammy: No. It's not. Looks like a promotional video, I think? But it crashed my machine. So I'm not going back!!
And finally -- Jaynie at Beyond Madison Avenue produced episode 2 of her fledgling "BAMcast" today...and I should have mentioned it. Short, sweet, and Jaynie sounds a lot more relaxed this week:
http://www.beyondmadisonavenue.com/2006/12/bamcast-episode-2/
Posted by: Ann Handley | 12.13.06
Hi there Ann:
I have two recs for you:
The first is the Cullinane & Green report. They interview movers and shakers in technology, discussing blogs, podcasts, social networking, etc. A recent favorite of mine is their October 18th chat with Marissa Mayers, Vice President of Search Products & User Experience at Google http://cullinanegreenreport.com/.
My good friend Scott Burkett,has recently launched “Start-Up Lounge.” Scott could make a discussion on how to do a root canal entertaining. In his inaugural podcast he and his guest discuss a range of business topics including networking for entrepreneurs. It’s not strictly marketing, but well worth a listen. http://www.startuplounge.com/business-networking-for-entrepreneurs-2/#comment-17
I have to admit, like Lewis, I was not a podcast lover, but a friend browbeat, er, talked me into downloading them to an iPod and voila, instant entertainment wherever I go. Life is good.
Now that I'm hooked I'm always looking for new quality sources. Looking forward to giving your suggestions a listen as well.
Anne
Posted by: Anne Simons | 12.14.06
Thanks, Anne. Particularly love Scott and Mike's Start-Up Lounge.... really well done, and fun to listen to. Thanks!
Posted by: Ann Handley | 12.14.06
Oops! Sorry Ann, I forgot to include the url of the Six Pixels of Separation podcast. Here it is - http://www.twistimage.com/blog/
The url is for Mitch Joel's blog and where you'll find the podcast.
Posted by: Kathryn Lagden | 12.14.06
Ann,
Thanks for turning me on to some more good stuff! I really like the "timeshifting" aspect of podcasting.
I would suggest checking out the one on 800brainbrew.com (The Brain Brew Radio podcast). I find it's full of great information and fun to listen to.
Of course, I'll make a shameless plug for my own at greatbigpodcast.com. We try pretty hard at quality over quantity.
Keep up the good work!
Tony
Posted by: Tony Valle | 12.15.06
Ann,
I know, I know - what about the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast - how self-serving of me to mention you say? Well, as it turns out the most recent edition features MarketingProfs' very own Roy Young talking about Marketing Champions of all things!
Posted by: John Jantsch | 12.15.06
Check out accidentalcreative.com by Todd Henry. It is a somewhat new podcast but the content is fabulous and inspiring! For those of us who can't find the time to organize our creative thoughts - this is great. You won't be dissapointed.
Posted by: Debora | 12.18.06