Podcast business?
August 29, 2007 1:51 PM
Podcast business?
Apologize as I should do more of my own research first before asking this question-
I'd like to try to develop, create, and produce podcasts for other companies (don't want to go into detail, but I'd like to create something like the Nature podcast). I feel very comfortable with the content area for the podcast, but not the business aspect or production of a podcast.
If anyone has any info or can point to references, the questions revolve around trying to create a business that makes such podcasts.
For example, how much can one business charge another to create podcasts for them? Where would I find such information?
If I want to create podcasts, is downloading the free software and just creating it the best way to go about this? Or would a class provide help?
Could I truly create the content, play a role in creating the podcast, outsource the editting, and still make this a viable business? Are there other businesses that would edit a podcast for a low cost?
If there are great web sites, articles, etc, that you can suggest that may help with creating a podcast or running such a business, that would be great too. Thanks
Don't worry I'm not quitting my day job, I just want to start taking action while working at the same time.
Apologize as I should do more of my own research first before asking this question-
I'd like to try to develop, create, and produce podcasts for other companies (don't want to go into detail, but I'd like to create something like the Nature podcast). I feel very comfortable with the content area for the podcast, but not the business aspect or production of a podcast.
If anyone has any info or can point to references, the questions revolve around trying to create a business that makes such podcasts.
For example, how much can one business charge another to create podcasts for them? Where would I find such information?
If I want to create podcasts, is downloading the free software and just creating it the best way to go about this? Or would a class provide help?
Could I truly create the content, play a role in creating the podcast, outsource the editting, and still make this a viable business? Are there other businesses that would edit a podcast for a low cost?
If there are great web sites, articles, etc, that you can suggest that may help with creating a podcast or running such a business, that would be great too. Thanks
Don't worry I'm not quitting my day job, I just want to start taking action while working at the same time.
I highly suggest working at a local community or university radio station if you're interested in podcasting. You should be able to get the gist of producing shows while volunteering.
posted by furnace.heart at 5:29 PM on August 29, 2007
posted by furnace.heart at 5:29 PM on August 29, 2007
As a separate business? Tough. But...
I know a number of production groups (that do video+ web) that someone 'passionate' has started helping them offer it to their end clients.
It sounds like you want either a job with them, or to offer them subcontracting work.
posted by filmgeek at 5:37 PM on August 29, 2007
I know a number of production groups (that do video+ web) that someone 'passionate' has started helping them offer it to their end clients.
It sounds like you want either a job with them, or to offer them subcontracting work.
posted by filmgeek at 5:37 PM on August 29, 2007
I know someone who's trying this right now. They've had a few takers, but are stuck mostly doing spec work or trying to find high-profile, low money jobs to get their names out there.
posted by miniape at 7:12 PM on August 29, 2007
posted by miniape at 7:12 PM on August 29, 2007
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I do think this is a viable business opportunity, but in many ways similar to vanilla web site construction - Some people will understand the value and be willing to pay a lot, others will be just look at a site and think "I can do that myself, why should I pay anyone else?"
posted by mzurer at 2:51 PM on August 29, 2007