Great writeup--thanks. We'll be making it easier to plan events using PBwiki soon.
Doug Haslam
· 2 years ago
Lots of great points to take to heart there-- thanks Chris.
And, you weren't kidding about continued love for sponsors-- as a rep. for both Topaz Partners and Podcast Ready, thanks!
Our experience? I got an email from Chris Brogan and/or Chris Penn a week or two before PodCamp Boston, after I had signed up to attend. Turned out not only was my agency (Topaz) interested in supporting social media efforts (we have since gone on to help get the Boston chapter of Social Media Club up and running), but I had the perfect client, Podcast Ready, who wanted to show their support as well.
The sponsor burnout is a key point to make. There is no way we could make the commitment for all of the PodCamps springing up out there, but certainly we have an eye on the next PodCamp Boston for Topaz, and Podcast Ready already chipped by building virtual media rooms for PodCamp Second Life.
And yes, despite the business interests I represent, it was very clear at PodCamp Boston that it was about the community. But as Chris knows very well, it can all come back to you career-wise.
Now, I met several people at PodCamp boston that I don't remember (due to Jeff Pulver's generosity :)), but have caught up with in the months since. Anybody I missed? lol
John R. Carman
· 2 years ago
Don't complain about the hummus, you could have walked to that Chinese restaurant!
I was going to suggest a registration site, but Ramit is on top of making it happen with PBwiki, so I guess this comment is mostly about hummus.
Steve Sherlock
· 2 years ago
All good points, Chris! I look forward to our next one!
Jim Long
· 2 years ago
hmmm did someone say Podcamp DC?
Becky McCray
· 2 years ago
A terrific post, Chris. Lots of lessons for any subject "un-conference."
Maybe we'll see an Okie PodCamp.
Christopher Penn, Financial Ai
· 2 years ago
Actually, we have four rules of PodCamp. Kind of like Fight Club, only not nearly as cool.
1. PodCamps must be free to attend. 2. You must be free to participate. 3. All materials must be licensed under Creative Commons. 4. The event must be new media focused. (though nothing says you can't create your own xCamp)
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And, you weren't kidding about continued love for sponsors-- as a rep. for both Topaz Partners and Podcast Ready, thanks!
Our experience? I got an email from Chris Brogan and/or Chris Penn a week or two before PodCamp Boston, after I had signed up to attend. Turned out not only was my agency (Topaz) interested in supporting social media efforts (we have since gone on to help get the Boston chapter of Social Media Club up and running), but I had the perfect client, Podcast Ready, who wanted to show their support as well.
The sponsor burnout is a key point to make. There is no way we could make the commitment for all of the PodCamps springing up out there, but certainly we have an eye on the next PodCamp Boston for Topaz, and Podcast Ready already chipped by building virtual media rooms for PodCamp Second Life.
And yes, despite the business interests I represent, it was very clear at PodCamp Boston that it was about the community. But as Chris knows very well, it can all come back to you career-wise.
Now, I met several people at PodCamp boston that I don't remember (due to Jeff Pulver's generosity :)), but have caught up with in the months since. Anybody I missed? lol
I was going to suggest a registration site, but Ramit is on top of making it happen with PBwiki, so I guess this comment is mostly about hummus.
Maybe we'll see an Okie PodCamp.
1. PodCamps must be free to attend.
2. You must be free to participate.
3. All materials must be licensed under Creative Commons.
4. The event must be new media focused. (though nothing says you can't create your own xCamp)