Hypersyndication: Maximizing Your Web Video and Podcast Audience
2h 34mBeginner2017-01-09
Authors

Richard Harrington
Digital Video Expert, Educator, Speaker
Course details
Any audio or video producer knows you have to follow the traffic if you want your content to succeed. That means using the power of social media and existing distribution networks like YouTube and Vimeo. Hypersyndication allows content creators to publish across all media platforms more quickly and efficiently, decreasing distribution costs and maximizing audience reach. Join Rich Harrington for this course, as he explores the world of hypersyndication and its many benefits for podcasters and video producers. Learn how to build a network using tools such as RSS feeds, YouTube, Vimeo, and iTunes, and target different devices, including desktop computers, mobile phones and tablets, and televisions. Rich also explains the importance of creating a consistent visual brand and constantly monitoring and optimizing your channels for maximum performance and views.
Learning objectives
Understanding how online behavior is changing
Syndicating an RSS feed with Twitterfeed and HootSuite
Targeting computers with video sharing sites
Targeting mobile devices with YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud
Creating a podcast
Streaming podcasts for mobile devices
Using Vimeo and YouTube to target televisions
Creating a consistent look and brand
Validating, optimizing, and monitoring your RSS feed
Learning objectives
Understanding how online behavior is changing
Syndicating an RSS feed with Twitterfeed and HootSuite
Targeting computers with video sharing sites
Targeting mobile devices with YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud
Creating a podcast
Streaming podcasts for mobile devices
Using Vimeo and YouTube to target televisions
Creating a consistent look and brand
Validating, optimizing, and monitoring your RSS feed
Skills covered
Content MarketingMarketingOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
What Is Hypersyndication
- The concept of hypersyndication
- Why do you need to hypersyndicate
- How online behaviors are changing
- Best practices for online video
Using RSS Feeds
- What is RSS
- Best practices for RSS
- Finding a RSS feed
- Syndication with Twitterfeed
- Syndication with Hootsuite
Targeting Computers
- Using video-sharing sites
- Always read the terms of service
- Compressing files for computer playback
- How to use Adobe Media Encoder
Targeting Mobile Devices with Streaming Media
- The rise of smartphones
- The importance of adaptive streaming
- Using YouTube for mobile devices
- Using Vimeo for mobile devices
- Distributing audio with SoundCloud
Targeting Mobile Devices with Downloadable Media
- Why use a podcast
- Creating a podcast
- Submitting a podcast to iTunes
- Getting found on iTunes
- Compressing files for mobile devices
- Normalizing your audio
Targeting Television Sets
- Why use streaming to target TVs
- Using YouTube to target televisions
- Using Vimeo to target televisions
- Comparing 4K to 1080p to 720p
The Importance of Branding
- Why visual branding matters
- Creating a consistent look from site to media player
- Have a call to action
- Choosing a color palette
Essential Tools to Keep it All Running
- Validate your RSS feed with Feed Validator
- Optimize your RSS feed with FeedBurner
- Monitor your RSS feed with FeedBurner
Conclusion
- Final thoughts