Are you podcasting or planning to podcast in 2011? Podcasting has never been so easy with the launch of tools in the recent years where you can podcast live from your mobile device with platforms like AudioBoo, Cinch and iPadio.

At BlogWorld Expo 2010,Edison Research presented data on podcasting - this presentation by Edison Research VP of Strategy Tom Webster explores five years of data on podcast and downloadable media consumption habits.

This relatively new feature from Audioboo has immense opportunities - creating streams of user generated content. How could you think about using streams of content from your community?

The Guardian case stuy I mention in my podcast is here.

Post your thoughts and ideas here or at my Facebook Marketing Mentor page.

Mashable had an article recently about how to send audio messages to Twitter.

On reading the article I was compelled to leave a comment as I didn't think the author had done justice to the full capabilities of Audioboo. You can listen to my podcast about this above - of course using Audioboo.

Here is what I said in my comments:

I know your article covers tools where you don't need a phone so I would also suggest exploring http://www.ipadio.com. ('If it is about only sending your audio to Twitter, iPhone users may also want to check out http://www.tweetmic.com.)

As someone who produces podcasts and uses online audio a lot it's great to see that the recording and publishing of content is becoming easier. I have used many different services including Utterli which was a great tool but unfortunately is no more.

I think a fundamental difference for http://www.Audioboo.fm is that they have enabled cross posting to Twitter, Facebook (including Facebook Pages), Posterous, FriendFeed and Tumblr at the moment. You can take the embed code and add it to your website and your blog.

Audioboo.fm is available for the Android and the iPhone and you could also upload content direct. Each time you post content you also have the opportunity to tag it with key words and add an image.

You can also send your podcasts to iTunes and encourage your community to subscribe to your content there.

With some of the users of Audioboo including the BBC, the Guardian Newspaper, Audioboo is certainly worth checking out if you want to add an audio message to your Tweets."

But are here are two things I did not mention:

1. If you add Twitter handle of someone in the title of your Audioboo it will mention that person in the Tweet that you syndicate to Twitter - a great way to notify them that they are mentioned in your podcast

2. There is an early release of a widget for adding to your Audioboo stream to your blog or website. See my own stream below.

What is your preferred too for sharing audio to Twitter?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

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Access my recent webinar about 7 essential tips for profitable podcasting

At a programme yesterday I decided to demonstrate live podcasting with Audioboo.com.

Unfortunately the wifi connection at the hotel was not great for uploading in real time. So I had to upload it today.

The question for the group was what were their thoughts on social media marketing - in just one word.

Here is their feedback.

For fast podcasting on the move check out Audioboo.com - podcasting with ease!

What one word would you use to describe what you feel about social media marketing?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

If you missed my free webinar earlier this week on the 7 essential steps for profitable podcasting you can access the replay HERE.

UPDATE 7 APRIL 2010: YOU CAN ACCESS A 20% DISCOUNT AS A MEMBER OF MY COMMUNITY AS I AM ONE OF THE ORGANISERS OF THIS EVENT - JUST USE "SOCIALAPRIL" WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR PLACE

UPDATE 8 APRIL 2010: An additional speaker has been added:  Donal Rice of the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, NDA, will be talking about 'Making online audio & video accessible to all - how to reach a bigger audience'

I'm just off a conference call planning an event that the Social Media Working Group of the Irish Internet Association are working on - all about online video and audio.

If you are considering exploring using video and audio content as part of your communications and marketing this is a must attend event as the case studies and companies represented I am sure will inspire you. We'll be talking about planning, production, distribution, monetisation and measurement of online audio and video.

The event is taking place in Dublin on 22 April 2010.

Here's the outline of the programme:

13.30 - Welcome and introductions

13:40 - Lucy Campbell, Marketing Manager will be talking about the RTE Player (if you have not downloaded it to your iPhone yet I highly recommend you do so)

14:10 - Aoife Mahon and Gina McCrudden will be talking about online audio podcasts at RaboDirect and the impact to their business

14:40 - Fred Caballero of Channelship will be talking about creating online videos on a budget for your small business

15:40 - Peter O'Neill of Mason Hayes and Curran will be talking about the legal considerations of online audio and video and their podcasts they have been recording and distributing for their legal practice

16:10 - Making online audio & video accessible to all - how to reach a bigger audience - Donal Rice, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, NDA

16:40 - Sebastien Missoffe of the YouTube EMEA team talking about the benefits and tips of using YouTube as part of your online video distribution including the options for advertising on YouTube

17:00 - Panel Q&A

Oh did I mention there are also going to be some prizes of high definition video cameras - more details to be announced on that soon.

How much will it cost? Well just €45 for members of the IIA and €75 for non members. (Remember to use 'SocialApril' to avail of the 20% discount on these fees).

I've been using online video and podcasts in my business for the last 5 years and I've found that they not only assist me in lead generation but also have resulted in bottom line profit for my organisation. So will you join me if you're looking to boost your business using these platforms.

Believe me online video and podcasting has never been as easy and inexpensive as it is today.

All the details of how to book the online video and podcasting workshop are online at the IIA website.

Today I am testing out IPadio.com - an application that you can use to set up your own podcasts - both online and using your iPhone.

I discuss in this short audio recorded on my iPhone some of the great features of Ipadio.com. One feature however that did not work for me was the automatic cross posting to my account here on Posterous - so instead I took the embed code to add it here.

Are you using Ipadio.com? What tips do you have for podcasting from the road with your iPhone?

Find my profile and podcasts on Ipadio here.

Find my previous series of podcasts using Audioboo about iPhone applications here.

I am on a quest to discover iPhone applications that my friends and colleagues find boost their productivity, help them with their job or are just great fun.

Listen in to my conversations with my good friend Brian O'Malley who shared some really helpful tips and his favourite iPhone apps.

What apps do you recommend. Oh and again this is being recorded with one of my favourite apps of the moment allowing me to podcast from the road - Audioboo.com - if you have missed any of my recent Audiboo's you can find them here. And you can subscribe to them in iTunes.