Spreaker Live Show #60 for June 8th, 2016

Our Topics This Week: Podcast Networks, Coming Podcasting Conferences and Simple and Easy Spreaker Account Setup Process with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show.

Show Duration: 41 minutes

Host: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)
Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExum

Spreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:
- More interviews with Podcast Movement speakers
- Spreaker CEO Francesco posts a detailed spreaker rundown on working remotely

Detailed Show Notes:

Let’s Dive into “Podcast Networks and Coming Podcasting Conferences and Simple and Easy Spreaker Account Setup Process”

What is a Podcast Network and Why do they exist?
- Group of Shows that may or may not share a common genre, niche or theme
- Typically the core reason is to see advertising into a bundle of shows
- Marketing, cross-promotion

What are the Hot Podcasting Conferences:
- New Media Europe is coming in June, 18-19, 2016 - http://newmediaeurope.com/
- Podcast Movement - July 6-8 in Chicago - PodcastMovement.com
- Los Angeles Podcast Festival 2016, September 23rd-25th, Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
- HIVIO.com, June in LA (Just happened)
- RAIN Summit (RAINNews.com) Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
- NAB - April 22-27, 2017 in Las Vegas

Why might it be good to attend a Podcasting Conference?
- Network with all levels of the eco-system, meet other podcasters, create friendships
- Learn about big trends in data, tips on producing great content, equipment and monetizing

Simple and Easy Spreaker Account and Show Setup
1) Visit https://Spreaker.com/Plans to select a Podcast Hosting Plan
- Plans start as low as $4.99 per month for 100 hours of audio storage & 45 minutes Live Streaming
- Get the Free recording and Live Streaming apps for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac
- https://www.spreaker.com/start-your-podcast

2) Watch a 5 min Video Demo on how to build a show/podcast in Spreaker - http://blog.spreaker.com/watch-spreaker-demo/

3) Create User Profile
- Click in the Upper Right Corner to get to “Settings” or “My Profile”
- Write/Add name, description text, profile image (400x400 .jpg), genre and add links in your Profile Page
- Set “Connections” automatic social sharing to your (Twitter, Facebook..) accounts

4) Create New Show/Podcast
- Click “New Show” link in Profile view in “Shows” tab
- Write/Add show name, Language, Show Promo Art (min 1400x1400 .jpg)

5) Edit/Build Information in New Show/Podcast
- Click “Edit” link on “Show”
- Write/Add show name, description text,
- Create then add show cover art image (min 1400x1400 .jpg), banner image (982x275 .jpg) on show page

6) Continue Edit/Building New Show/Podcast
- Set show calendar, auto-distribution accounts
- Optional: Import existing podcast RSS feed w/episodes, metadata
- In “Distribution” Submit Show to iHeartRadio via Spreaker
- Then select “RSS Feed Customization” to fill out iTunes compatible RSS feed

7) Add New Episode
- Click “Create” link in main top right navigation
- Then select Upload Your Files “Upload”
- Then enter episode title text, description text

8) Completed Episode Publish
- Click the orange icon below to get Podcast RSS Feed URL for iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play
- Add show promo banner image (982x275 .jpg) on the show page

9) Get Show/Episode Custom Embeddable Web Audio Player “Widget”
- Click “ EMBED” icon below to get customizable Widget web player
- Copy and Paste the given code to your website for Live and On Demand playback
- Specific episode or Most recent episode

10) Have Fun Podcasting and Ask If You Need Help
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