If you haven’t heard the news already, the crew behind last year’s WordCamp Dallas is taking on a new challenge, and it’s really exciting. The Dallas/Fort Worth area WordCamp, JoomlaCamp, and DrupalCamp meetups are all joining forces to create one amazing conference called OpenCamp.

It’ll be taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison, TX from August 27-29, and will feature all sorts of amazing speakers and panels about blogging, social media, audio and video, and more, including:

Wait… who’s that last one? Oh yeah, me! :) I’ll be talking about how to take a podcast to the next level. The unofficial title Cali and I have given the session is “Podcasting Powerups” because I’m going to be going over all sorts of tips, tricks, and how-tos – not about the basics of starting a podcast (you can get that anywhere), but about upping your production value and community and growing your show into one worthy of a spot in the Top 10 in iTunes.

  • Audio quality: Microphones, preamps, compressors, software, even how to make the room you record in sound better!
  • Workflow tips: Making your production as smooth and painless as possible
  • Interviews: Tips, tricks and industry secrets
  • Production elements: Music, voiceovers, bumpers, sounders
  • Listener interaction: turning your audience from passive consumers to a buzzing community

I’m giving away all my secrets. You won’t want to miss this or any of the sessions at OpenCamp. Get your tickets now!