blogworldIn this FIR Interview, co-host Shel Holtz talks with Lynette Young, about the Podcast Pavilion, the special podcast space that will be part of the BlogWorld and New Media Expo taking place in New York May 24-26.

Young – known online as Lynette Radio – is a podcasting pioneer. In this interview, she discusses the origins of the Podcast Pavilion and what attendees at BlogWorld East can expect from the special podcasting venue that will be set up on the trade show floor.

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About our Conversation Partner

lynetteyoungLynette Young has been a pioneer in social media since she began blogging in 1997. An expert in podcasting and virtual worlds since 2004, she founded Purple Stripe Productions, a social technology and strategy firm, in 2006. She works with companies and organizations to help them have more meaningful conversations with their customers in new and engaging ways.

Lynette is a frequent speaker at conferences around the USA. She is an organizer for the Podcamp Philly conference, and is the Program Director for Social Media Club Princeton NJ. Lynette was also inducted into the NJ Social Media Hall of Fame.

Connect with Lynette on Twitter: @lynetteradio.

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(Cross-posted from For Immediate Release, Shel’s and my podcast blog.)