On The Air 24/7

Podcamp is a weird experience. You are being recorded constantly. I logged onto the Podcamp stream on Flickr yesterday and saw my photo flying around the net. Not sure who took the shot and posted it. I don't even remember having my photo taken.

My life is now transparent. So is yours.

It is a lesson in the new media world. Be ready to be on camera at ANY time. The whole weekend was also streamed live over Justin.TV.

So for those of you who are awake and realize that we are "on air" 24/7 - Here are a few helpful tips for living a life in a new media culture...


Tip #1 - Never assume that you can leave your house without combing your hair.
This seems like basic advice - but I see people do it all the time.

Tip #2 - Always take a camera with you.
You are a media creator too - don't be passive. The best kind of camera is one that can shoot both stills and video. A big plus if it is low key and small.

Tip #3 - You should be ready to capitalize on a good meme when it sprouts up.
A couple guys at podcamp pittsburgh came up with the term Bacn "email you want, but not right now" and it is sweeping the world - thanks to social media. I was there when they created it just a few weeks ago and now they have used media to move a great idea forward.

Tip #4 - Always consider your words.
Be truthful - consistent - and positive. What you say is being captured and it will be available for the whole world. Don't gossip or talk bad about other people. They WILL find out. Always talk positively about other people. They WILL find out - and that is a good thing.

Tip #5 - Be Natural
Act naturally - especially when a camera is rolling. The camera has a way of picking up on insincerity better than the human eye.

Tip #6 - Make boggers and podcasters your friends.
They will paint you in a better light if they like you. Better yet get your own show and begin posting your own content.

Tip #7 - Don't be an idiot.
Do I really need to explain this one?

Tip #8 - Build relationships.
Chris Brogan is a huge proponent of using digital tools to build better relationships. After all isn't this what social media is all about?


What tips do you have for all of us living in an "on the air" world 24/7? Thoughts?