Melbourne Podcasters Keynotes

Topic: Behind the scenes of Trace, the ABC's first true crime podcastSpeaker: Rachael Brown (Creator/Investigator/Presenter, Trace)You'll learn:1. Why it's vital to set your key intention for your project2. The strange realisation that true-crime is not entertainment3. How to harness the power of audience interactivityRachael Brown is a broadcast journalist who began her career with the ABC in 2002. She has since held several postings, including Europe correspondent from 2010 to 2013. In 2008, she won the Walkley Award for Best Radio Current Affairs Report.Rachael is the creator, investigator, and host of the ABC’s first true crime podcast, Trace. This hit show reviewed the cold case of Melbourne mother Maria James and the suspicious circumstances surrounding her murder.Rachael Brown's investigation reviews old suspects, and finds a new one. The podcast has prompted a Victoria Police admission about an embarrassing DNA bungle and has encouraged the Victorian Coroner to consider reopening the inquest. Tr