the bbc co-produces radio show with listeners

11/09/2024 09:13:18 PM
iPM is an interesting development from the BBC;  a radio show and podcast that's shaped  by the listeners. Here's how they describe it.

"iPM is a weekly programme as well as a podcast. The “i” stands for interactive and “i” as in something personal. You can discuss ideas with the production team on this blog and during the course of the week you can view and comment on stories that are being lined up for Saturday's programme.

We’ll source what we do through the best blogs, passionate 'ear catching' online debate as well as comments and recommendations of others. So what ends up on air will be shaped by listeners and bloggers.

iPM is an experiment. It’ll take advantage of the huge number of conversations and sources that take place every minute of every day. Our intention is to distil the very best and produce the type of programme that you'll find interesting and engaging.

We'll be as transparent as we can about the ideas and guests that make it to air. Our blog will explain why some ideas and stories get dropped or squeezed out. Also, by posting our rough ideas in front of the audience, we're also inviting the well-informed and blog-savvy to help us develop a particular idea.

So, we're open to all opinion, alternative takes on stories old and new, and aim to shine a light on issues that are under reported or not considered traditional fare for a news and current affairs programme. Whatever the final result, we hope you’ll find the programme interesting and want to take part."

I really like the idea of the audience being able to peak behind the curtain and see how the stories are developing and get to have their say. It really changes the dynamic between users and creators and if they open the aperture up to listeners, it will be interesting to see what happens.

Via Podcasting News
 





Posted by Ed Cotton
Tags: bbc (7) media (34) radio (2)

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