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Dan Gold MPRCA
I had one of those moments today, a couple walk, jog or run past our home every day from spring to autumn. However, they're never talking with each other, they always have their faces buried in their cell phones.
It got me thinking, why go for a walk, jog or run with someone if you're not really doing it with them? It looks wrong, so is this a moment to address my own cell phone usage?
There cannot be a parent on this planet who hasn't done the "oh no" the batteries are flat act to their child. Why? because even the most amazing toys with sound become annoying. The children get over the lack of sound and continue to use their imagination. Does that make me a bad parent?
What’s going on? Giant Trump baby floats above London and pointless digital animals come back to die again.
Software is sometimes too smart for its own good. Also whilst I am here, I want to get your thoughts at selling at all costs...does it work?
Hooray! IABC have given us the green light for the new international podcast. Counting down to California and the UK.
A ramble about our holidays, plans for Long Beach and things to do in Los Angeles. #iabc #losangeles
Mike Wolsfeld and I were guests on CBC radio across the province and the separately on the local CBC Saskatoon breakfast show. We chatted about tech, incubators, investment and collaboration.
It was a wonderful experience and the team at CBC could not have been more hospitable. Thank you.
Published under fair use.
Following Podcast Movement 2018, I reflect on 13 years of podcast production.
Music: 32 Bars Freestyle Beat #4.2 by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/HrhOJhWfA7g
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pm18 #podcasting #mediaproduction
This November I shall release a podcast of my visit to Belgium with my Uncle Ivor to the grave of my Great Uncle Jack. I will share the sights and sounds of Ypres and the Menin Gate.
See how your font choice could affect people buying in to what you do.
font #typeface #typography #dyslexia #inclusion #ux
So many times people register a domain name against the card address which is often the home address of the card holder. Don't do it. Here's how to fix it.
Wow - it's OK to bash working mums. I didn't realise that it's OK.
Read article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/should-maternal-child-neglect-marketing-tool-just-dan-gold-mprca
parenting #opinion #workingmums #motherhood
I really admire and like a person with whom I am connected with on LinkedIn, but a comment made me sit up and pay attention.
My good friend Judy asked if I would like to be on the radio to be a part of a world weather feature. Southampton is a long way from Saskatoon (4000) odd miles.
It sounded like fun and it certainly was...
Have a listen...
Thanks to BBC Solent.
Our daughter has started to find her voice, so I took some time out from the office to capture this wonderful sound.
We've all got an eye on privacy, especially with social networking. However many people that have registered a domain name have not elected to purchase privacy protection or similar. This means that the details of the registrant including name, address and email is available on a public whois search. Get in touch with your domain host and add privacy.
w. www.dangoldmedia.com e. dan@dangoldmedia.com t. www.twitter.com/dangoldmedia f. www.fb.com/dgoldmedia 020 8123 4745
So today we're supposed to be filming a commercial on the health. I'm sat in the production office and the heavens have opened.
Apologies for the audio quality.
film #movie #commercial #advertising #production #rain #weather
The trials and tribulations of buying a #SkypeNumber from @Skype. The Story So far.
Trying to purchase a landline number for my business and it's all gone horribly wrong. #Skype
Stop, step back and listen to the world around you. Pick up a
book and experience the escape to somewhere else.
Today I went to my son's nursery and read a couple of stories to
the children there. It's probably one of the most inspiring
things that I have done in the last few years.
Let me explain.
As the book's printed words were absorbed by my eyes, the
imagination nested behind them, created an atmosphere which
enabled me to enter the world of the authors.
Adult Readers often over look the value of a good childrens book
as simple literature, but if a book for the younger end of the
market is not engaging, it's game over from the start.
The one thing that we cannot afford as a society, is to allow the
levels of literacy to fall. The future of the next generation and
their opportunities in life start from the early days of reading. When you see how a toddler looks at a parent, guardian or
playgroup leader whilst they're being
For a few years I said that the ideal length web video for a retail brand was 3 minutes, then (based on analytics) we saw that consumers were only really watching the first 90 seconds. So the advice changed to create shorter, higher impact videos. NOW, analytics are showing that (in most cases) videos of 60 seconds are the ideal length for people.
So what are the reasons behind this?
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Mobile - with the desktop and laptop market shrinking, more people are consuming video on mobile devices such as phones and tablets. The simplicity of search and play is creating a flick to the next behaviour.
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Environment - whilst people are watching video content on the move, we have to take in to account the noises and distractions happening off device. We can deal with a few things within the video - clean audio at good levels and uncomplicated clear visuals. When creating text to appear in-vision, take in to account that the person watching may have an iPhone, so make it of a size that
"450 Years of experience" What nonsense! I couldn't care less. This combination figure is irrelevant. You may have 250 members of staff or a 1000+ on the team. Want to know something? it means nothing, no one is buying it and it doesn't add to credibility.
If you're scraping around for that to be in the top 10 reasons why people should work with you. Stop, delete and think of something compelling!
So far my wife and I have in excess of 72 years of breathing experience.
The only figure that is impressive in terms of years is when you talk about the launch of the company. eg Est 1857 or getting people involved in a new venture.
www.dangoldmedia.com www.twitter.com/dangoldmedia
Does social media and the digital world only relate to now? Can it help with looking to yesterday and beyond?
Watch this awesomely funny cine film from David Toeppen on YouTube. It's a movie in under 3 minutes. http://bit.ly/cineflm
Also check out www.twitter.com/historyinpics
history #socialmedia #dangoldmedia dangoldmedia.com @dangoldmedia #cine #bolex #kodak
Do you only communicate in one language? Have you considered that your business may benefit from international business or those in the same territory not speaking your primary language?
Does it matter when it comes to social media and websites?
Get in touch about social media strategy:
dangoldmedia.com | @dangoldmedia
Getting frustrated that no one is reading your emails? Well here are a few steps to take to get them read.
Get in touch @dangoldmedia | dangoldmedia.com
emailmarketing #socialmedia #dangoldmedia #email #communications #marketing #e-shot #mailchimp #alerts #flyers
After taking the summer off, it's time to formally launch //dangoldmedia.
Visit dangoldmedia.com for more information or zap me a tweet @dangoldmedia.
socialmedia #content #consultancy #radio #online #social #web #tv #analytics #seo #googleanalytics #news #update #dangoldmedia
With the announcement coming tomorrow, I wanted to give you a little something today.
You may notice the step change in the audio quality...Lack of external noise, Reduced hiss and a new location to record in...How's that for a tease?
Wow, it's been a crazy few months, thanks for being a part of my journey. I've got a few new projects on the way which I can't tell you about just yet...
I have just completed a Social Media Marketing course at the University of the Arts London. It's added my knowledge and experience, so I am fully enthused for the future. It's also highlighted how important data is and not only Google Analytics.
I've developed a new website (dangoldmedia.com) for you to see more of what I have worked on over the years. A very big thank you to my colleagues for being awesome over the years.
And finally there is news of a new podcast produced in New York and London. You'll be the first to know about it!
Get in touch: http://bit.ly/17YF2DP | @dangoldmedia
How people have used the voice that #SocialMedia tools have given them. #BenAffleck #Batman #Superman #MileyCyrus #Thicke #MTV #VMA #VMA2013
The tide is turning in North American radio where podcasts are being picked up and becoming broadcast radio shows.
Will UK music radio get left behind?
More talk stations in the US are moving from AM to FM as music stations fail to compete with streaming services.
Let me know what you think...
http://twitter.com/dangoldmedia
radio #broadcast #talk #format #podcast #audioboo #syndication #spotify #apple #google #discuss #future #bbc #commercialradio #siriusxm
Live entertainment at Canary Wharf. Check it out! Ok it's Tuesday nights not weekends as I said in the audio!
Working outside the palace today it got me thing about patriotism. #BuckinghamPalace #media #Canada #NorthBattleford
Where are the best eateries in Saskatchewan? Places where people mingle on lunch and enjoy cafe culture. Oh and I recorded this at 6:06 on 06/06!
Following the conclusion of a high profile celebrity's court case for DUI. We had a phone in asking people just how unacceptable drinking and driving is.
At an awesome event, I caught up with Professor Green where he spoke about the Meatloaf, the album, and drinking water??
I love the #audioboo #community and think it would be amazing to have a #gathering in London (or other location) to share experiences, techniques and have a #social!
Let me know if you're interested. Music - Creative Commons: Scott McLean - In The Glow of the Moon
I chatted with Martin Cravan from The Outsiders, an organisation promoting sexual health & well being within the physically disabled community and so much more.
They do fantastic work and I hope you support them...www.theoutsiders.org.uk
Let me know if you have used their services and what you think of their offering. The internet is a great leveller and I look forward to hearing from you.
Are they a boost for business or a shot in the foot for employees? Could they negatively affect growth? What are the morals of zero hour contracts and what will unions do in the long term? #discuss
The star of stage & screen, best known for Long Way Round and other motorcycle adventures across the planet joined me in the studio for a chat.
GreenwichPark is very hilly and made me feel very unfit. Is it time to have a fitness drive in the summer? my son ran circles around me! #fitness #bicycle #discuss #bike
Do we look at podcasting and programming the wrong way round? Does flashy means better or does the content lose edge and reality with whizz bang?
The introduction to a series of microboo's Yes, just 60 seconds on a topic.
JustinBieber
JLS
Suggest a topic or give some feedback / thoughts on one @dangoldmedia
I tweeted @PaulChantler about this great event from The #RadioAcademy with a follow up thought, listen to find out what it was...
@dangoldmedia
Yesterday we moved from one office location to another. After working on this for 8 months, it's lovely to see it all coming together.
OK the ego kicked in - I have sourced a few of the local radio (not network) idents from programmes I presented.
How times have changed, listen to these old adverts (bleeped) which show sports stars of their day endorsing smoking.
William the man behind Kensington25 - a channel that goes from aquatics to globetrotting came in to the studio for a catch up.
The full version of this interview will go on to YouTube soon.
Lady Fiona Queen of the News just didn't know where to look when I told her this story on the radio.
Grand Prix Legend chatted to me about Rossi, F1,The Masters Series and being at Goodwood.
The only original performer to appear in all of the Star Wars movies to date. Anthony Daniels came on the show.
Ellen MacArthur goes around the world in 71 odd days. Dan challenges Ally to her own record. Does she manage it?
One year on from my first on air report, the confidence in the voice is there. Not rushing the material and applying word economy
Off on assignment to borrow £10 in the fourth most expensive place on the planet to buy a house. Did I manage it?
I have no idea who this girl was. Dave Webster on 2CRFM Weekend Breakfast stitching me up again!
OB during the Hot 30 Countdown with Martyn Lee. Just which teams were playing in this match?
Lionel Jeffries directed The Railway Children and appeared in classic movies such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Blue Murder at St Trinian's, Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon.
Find out more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Jeffries
In my early days on the radio, this was one of the OBs that I was sent on by Classic Gold 828.
The presenter Hilary Jeffs took content from minidisc to air. The edit is very rough and I was still very new at being on air.
There was a naked man in Whitehall sat on a statue causing the Police to close the road. Here's what happened when Google on the iPhone got my search term wrong.
Remember the movie with Leonardo DiCaprio called Catch Me If You Can?
Frank is the man, the whole movie was based on.
Including the bits you don't normally hear!
Professional Dancer from Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars. Choreographer, Dancer, Model and Celebrity
We had piles of tickets to give away, so we asked the callers to perform for the prizes. It's safe to say that they were up for it.
Dance and RnB station. Danny F from the Opera House popped in to the studio ahead of his show and he disposed of one of my shoes! Someone drove to the station and took my shoe with them.
During the Olympics in London, I met the nicest elderly lady on the underground who changed my thinking on commuters
Google Chrome for iPhone is great especially with the dictate option for searching. Just be aware that Whitehall (place in London) will be interpreted as White HOLE. Listen to the results
Band showcase at Sphere Studios, London. Jack Whitehall in the Castle and Danny from The Script.
Nickita Music | Natti Speaks | @dangoldmedia
Fiona (one of my old news readers) was up for an on air challenge ahead of Comic Relief. I asked her to read the news bulletins using a regional accent relating to those stories...
One from the archive. Chatting with Gloria Hunniford about Dancing on Ice. Not sure it was great radio, but my PC said to make it short!