Key Information
Foot In The Door
A day of training & connections
Wednesday 28th February 12-7pm at Glasgow University Union
Foot In the Door is a one-day event for people at entry and early career level in audio, to build skills development and open access to people and expertise, through training workshops and a facilitated speed-networking session.
Check out some photos from the day, and the full list of speakers, guests and sessions...
Programme
Our guests share top tips and advice on production, presenting, brand, technology and more, across podcasting, radio and streaming. The guests are from all areas of the industry, from the BBC, commercial, independent and community audio sectors.
Timetable and Details
12:00 Arrival and registration
12:30 Welcome and opening workshop
Radio Academy MD, Aradhna Tayal Leach In Conversation with George Bowie and Cassi Gillespie, Presenters of Bowie at Breakfast, Clyde 1
13:15 Choose from:
Session A: Everyone can do a podcast, but how do you make a great one?
Session B: Is making music radio about the bits in between the tracks?
14:00 Choose from:
Session A: Making audio: presenting, producing and executing great content.
Session B: How best to get your voice heard with brand, socials and marketing?
14:45 Choose from:
Session A: Getting the most from your speech-based content.
Session B: Vision of the future: how to use tech to get the edge on better content.
15:30 Coffee and Tea Break
16:00 Speed-networking - ask everything you want to know from all of our industry guests in record time!
17:30 Social event with The Radio Academy Scotland Branch
19:00 Close
The training workshops and speed networking session are ticketed and open to all, with a half price discount for Radio Academy Members. You must purchase a ticket if you wish to attend these sessions as a delegate. Your ticket also includes an invitation to join the social event at the end of the day.
If you are not already a member, you can join here and benefit from the reduced rate for this and future events, as well as accessing our full resources hub online. If you would prefer to come along and check it out first, you can still benefit from a £5 discount on a year's membership if you choose to join after the event. And remember, it's worth checking to see if you are eligible for free membership, if you are part of one of our Patron Member Organisations.
Social Event
The social event in the evening is open to all Radio Academy Members to join. The event is free for Members but you must register. Come along on the day to catch-up with colleagues in your local audio network, and meet our industry guests and delegates from the day.
Feedback from Foot In The Door, Glasgow
"The event itself was both knowledge and beneficial as it offered talks from industry experts, a networking session and chance to learn more about the radio industry within Scotland."
"This was my first networking event and I was so nervous, especially since I went by myself. But once the panels started, I learned so many things. Then when we had the speedy networking, my confidence grew and hearing advice from those in the industry, was truly inspiring. Plus it was fun meeting everyone else that was there for the same reason as me, and I managed to get some new contacts! I would definitely be going to other events like this in the future and will be taking all the advice to heart."
"It was an enjoyable and worthwhile day of talks with industry professionals, a speed networking session and the opportunity to see the faces behind some of the country’s most famous voices."
"Everyone I met was welcoming, friendly and happy to share their audio experiences. It was great to learn and be inspired!"
"The event was great and really thought out, even getting the chance to speak to the presenters outside while the sessions were happening was very helpful! Everyone there was happy to be there and very willing to help out whether giving advice or willing to give their details so upcoming radio presenters like us can ask for advice or even send demos!"