Summary: Why I Still Defend The Term PODCAST <a href="https://twitter.com/themattlovell" target="_blank">Matt Lovell</a> is one of thirty students who are currnetly going through the 15th session of my <a href="http://PodcastingAtoZ.com" target="_blank">Podcasting A to Z</a> training course. Matt started a conversation inspired by something that he heard on <a href="http://48Days.com/listen" target="_blank">Dan Miller's podcast</a>. Dan had stated that, starting in 2014, he was no longer going to refer to his show as a podcast due to the fact that he feels that it "implies old technology." Matt wanted to know if I had any thoughts on this topic and suggested that it might even make a good topic to cover on Podcast Answer Man. I devoted a majority of this episode to sharing why I am such a strong defender of keeping and using the terms Podcast and Podcasting (Starts at 00:14:55) Stepping Down From New Media Expo Some of you will recall that, back in <a href="http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/344" target="_blank">episode 344</a>, I announced I was shutting down the Podcast Mastermind. This week, I opened the episode with another major announcement. Effective last week, I resigned from my position as Director of Podcasting for New Media Expo. I am very proud of what was accomplished with the Podcasting Track for New Media Expo in such a short period of time. I am thrilled with the amount of energy and momentum that has built up around the Podcasting Community at this conference. As the popularity of podcasting grows, maintaining a high standard for the Podcasting Track will only require more time, effort and energy than I've already been investing into the Podcasting Track to get it to where it is today. Due to the goals and priorities that I have established for myself in 2014, It became clear that I would not be able to put the amount of time, effort and energy required to take the Podcast Mastermind and the Podcasting Track of New Media Expo to the Next Level. I have also been heavily invested in the concept of potentially hosting my own conference in 2015. Podcasting A to Z Do you want to learn how to podcast but don't know where to start? Podcasting A to Z is a four week online training course that walks you through each step in the process of setting up a podcast. You not only get step-by-step tutorials, but you also have the ability to get answers to all your questions during the four week session. If you have been thinking about starting a podcast, this is the course for you. Just head over to <a href="http://PodcastingAtoZ.com" target="_blank">http://PodcastingAtoZ.com</a> for full details. I look forward to potentially working with you. Upcoming Event Schedule One of my favorite things about traveling to, and speaking at conferences, is meeting members of my community. I always make it a point to host a community meetup wherever I travel. Below is a list of events that you might be interested in. If you can make it to any of these events, I'd love to have the opportunity to meet you. If you are not able to attend the event, but are in that area, I'd still love for you to come to the personal community meetup that I will host in that town. Social Media Marketing World March 26-28, 2014 - San Diego, CA Affiliate Conference Link - <a href="http://www.whitepapersource.com/cmd.php?Clk=5154940">Click Here</a> Free Month of Media Hosting With Libsyn! Because of all the years of sending clients to sign up for accounts with Libsyn, they have created an affiliate program only given to a hand selected group of podcasting experts. I'm delighted that I am now able to offer your ONE MONTH FREE when you <a href="http://libsyn.com" target="_blank">sign up for a new account with Libsyn</a>. Simply use promo code GSPN when you sign up! For my complete thoughts on podcast hosting, <a href="http://PodcastAnswerMan."></a>
