Public Service Podcasting - at last!
Congratulations to Conn Ó Muíneacháin (a recent commenter here) who has just secured funding from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to produce and present
An Líonra Sóisialta (The Social Network), a series of 64 short episodes over 13 weeks, which aims to introduce the radio-listening, Irish-language community to the world of online social networking.
This is the first time that an Irish podcaster has received funding from the public sector - not to mention - an Irish language podcaster. With all the recent discussion in the Irish blog world about the demise of Rattlebag and the Mystery Train; the demise of the public service remit and the increase in "reality" broadcasting, this investment is money very well spent. Comhghairdeas a Chonn!
Go raibh maith agat Annette!
I just want to make the point: this is funding for a radio show, rather than a podcast as such. By that I mean that I had to have a committment up front from a licensed Irish radio station that they will broadcast the show if it gets funding. (Thanks, Flirt FM!)
So before you apply to the BCI for funding, you must first convince a radio station to broadcast it. That's where having an already successful podcast becomes an advantage!
Posted by Conn O Muineachain | July 28, 2006 4:31 AM
thanks for that distinction Conn - but the power of the podcast is the thing and I guess if it's good enough it's good enough!
Posted by annette | July 28, 2006 7:32 AM