Since the record-breaking success of Serial, podcasts have come back in the spotlight and news organisations are now experimenting with different formats.
To make your audio packages stand out, you should have a look at Kellie Riordan's list of recommendations published on Medium last week.
Her tips include using a direct human voice, bringing humour into the conversation and offering easy ways for listeners to share the podcast with their networks.
- Journalism.co.uk is running a one-day podcasting course in October, a workshop in recording and editing audio to create professional podcasts and radio packages.
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