PodcasterCon 2006

Here are the budget estimates for BloggerCon so far.

Here you have the notes and a MP3 of the second PodcasterCon planning group meeting. We had some new folks join us this week. The group decided that we should try out the Open Space Technology method of conducting a meeting. Now we are closer to finding a good space at UNC and a date for PodcasterCon. Stay tuned!

Just a quick request: Please blog about PodcasterCon. The more folks we can tell about this event the better it will be. If you need any info about it to include in your post check out the PodcasterCon wiki. Thank you!

So far today this is my favorite April fools joke: Radio Broadcasting Association Buys Podcasting. I love the ones that really aren’t that far fetched. So what is your favorite joke today?

This is the best part:

New Image for Podcasting

To go along with the transition from the anything-goes, “wild-west” attitude of podcasting’s early days to a more professional culture, the Broadcasting Organization is considering new branding for podcasting.

According to founder Hilary Ricin, the name ‘podcasting’ comes with some liabilities. “We ran the Armitron numbers on it, and it was clear that it was time for a new name for podcasting.” said Ricin. “Since Curry’s the most famous player in the podcasting arena, we’re re-branding it as spiceCasting.”

“It’s spiceCasting now, baby, because it’s so damn hot!” added Curry.

Ricin says that U2’s already on board. “Uno, dos, tres, catorce… Bam! They’re ready to spiceCast!”

The re-branding efforts go beyond simplying renaming podcasting. Plans are in place for a deep-penetration marketing effort, spearheaded by Curry.

Curry was visibly excited when he announced their new marketing catch-phrase, “Is het besmettelijk?”.

Curry explained the intriguing play on words. “It’s a Dutch phrase that translates roughly into ‘Is it contagious?’ When I heard that phrase, I thought it was perfect for podcasting, because podcasting is catching, and you can’t make it go away!”

“It’s like VW’s “Fahrvergnügen!” added Curry. “People will be asking ‘What the f### does THAT mean?’ And when they find out, they won’t be able to forget it!”

Very funny Podcasting News!