Goodbye Blog Talk Radio (2006 - 2024)
WHAT WAS BLOG TALK RADIO?
Blog Talk Radio was a web-based platform that allowed podcasters, radio sites, and talk show hosts to create live and on-demand talk format content for distribution on the web and podcast channels.
Launched in August 2006 by Alan Levy, it offered a unique service that enabled content creators to host multi-participant broadcasts using just a computer and a phone.
Key features of BlogTalkRadio included:
Live broadcasting with the ability to take up to five callers at a time.
Integrated phone-in options, making it accessible for creators without high-end recording equipment.
Archiving of shows as podcasts for on-demand listening.
Custom player widgets for easy sharing on websites and social media.
Blog Talk Radio became popular as one of the first platforms catering to independent creators, allowing them to communicate directly with their audiences in real-time.
It was seen as a populist force in cyberspace, democratizing the ability to host talk shows on any topic.
However, after 18 years of operation, Blog Talk Radio announced that it will cease operations on January 31, 2025.
This closure marks the end of a platform that has been a staple for many content creators and listeners worldwide since 2006.
CAREER SUCCESS RADIO (2008 - 2010)
Career Success Radio was a pioneering podcast that began in 2008, co-hosted by Keith Keller and Annemarie Cross in Australia.
This show marked the beginning of their podcasting journeys and laid the foundation for their future careers in the digital media space.
The Show's Origins
Keith Keller, who had recently left his job to pursue a new path, becoming a career counsellor and decided to start the radio show to promote it.
Despite facing skepticism from others, Keller was determined to try something different.
The show aired every Monday for two years, attracting listeners in over 120 countries around the world, including Peru, Ecuador, and London.
Impact & Legacy
Career Success Radio played a significant role in establishing both hosts as influential figures in the podcasting and career development spheres:
Keith Keller
Evolved into a Global Twitter Marketing Specialist
Hosted and appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows worldwide
Developed expertise in social media coaching and Twitter marketing strategies
Annemarie Cross
Became known as 'The Podcasting Queen' and an award-winning podcast host
Founded the Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network and Industry Thought Leader Academy
Authored "Industry Thought Leader: From Invisible to Influential (and Profitable) with a Podcast"
Continuing Influence
The success of Career Success Radio inspired both hosts to continue their work in podcasting and digital media:
Keith Keller has since focused on Twitter marketing and social media coaching, helping clients worldwide.
Annemarie Cross went on to host several other podcasts, including the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show
Their early collaboration on Career Success Radio set the stage for their individual successes and contributed to the growth of career-focused podcasting in the digital age.
Goodbye Blog Talk Radio (2006 - 2024)
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