Archive for May, 2009

Podcasting 101 booking fast

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Our Podcasting 101 workshop on June 13th is booking fast. This half day course on saturday June 13th is based in the Digital Hub, Thomas St, and promises to provide an introduction to podcasting - building both creative and technical skills. To book call Susan on 01 4885851. We’re also planning a new range of training initiatives so call if you want to find out more details.

Podcasting Training: Podcasting 101 starts June 13th

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

As part of our new training offering we’re running two Podcasting workshops - one is Podcasting 101 for absolute beginners and the other is Podcasting Masterclass for those who want to make the best podcasts they can. We’re planning to do half day sessions which will allow people to get a good understanding of the podcasting tool kit in a short, professional session. If you are interested in finding out more contact Susan at Athena Media head office, on 35314885851 and we’ll find the right match for you. Have a look at our own site podcastingireland to find out more about podcasting and get to hear some of our in the podcast directory or try out some of the other Irish podcasts from providers like RTE and Newstalk 106. Our own radio shows are also available as podcasts on the site so you can hear some of our recent shows like Tower Songs for RTE Lyric Fm and Urban Beauty, Urban Blight for Newstalk 106.

The first Podcasting 101 course is now scheduled for June 13th Saturday - spaces are limited so book now at Athena Media.

Athena Media Training launched May 13

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

A new initiative from Athena Media is Athena Media Training. This new sub division of the company will focus on media and communications training for both the professional and the non professional. We’re offering bespoke one-to-one training and development sessions with senior executives who are dealing with the media and communications training for companies keen to improve both their internal and external communications. We’re also planning to develop industry-focussed training courses for those wanting to learn radio/television or online media skills and we are offering half day, full day and weekend courses to match the needs of those wanting to grow their practical experience and skills. We’ll be showcasing the new business on the site and letting you know all about it but if you are interested in knowing more do contact us on +4885851. We guarantee results and have a proven track record with clients in both the public and private sphere. At a time when getting your message out there is even more important - give us a call or email and let us help.

Responses to Urban Beauty, Urban Blight

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

The following are some of the positive responses that Athena Media received from contributors to and listeners of ‘Urban Beauty, Urban Blight’.

Maurice Gubbins, Evening Echo – contributor to Cork:

“I have heard a lot of positive comment about the programme.”

Tara Byrne, National Sculpture Factory – contributor to Cork:

“I really enjoyed it – well edited!”

Des McCafferty, Mary Immaculate College – contributor to Limerick:

“I enjoyed it very much, and you did a very good job of stitching it all together.”

Derrick Hambleton, An Taisce – contributor to Galway:

“It was excellent.”

Shaz Oye, Musician – contributor to Dublin:

“I thought it was a great programme, a good balance.”

John Corcoran, LIT Economics Lecturer – listener:

“Many of my students listened and were very positive about the documentaries. I too listened to them and thought they were quite excellent.”