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Daily Podcasting Blog and news related to podcasting, RSS, podcast news and aggregation. Information related to podcasts are added on a daily business and cover the gamut, from new podcast product announcements, podcast directories, marketing for podcasters and much, much more.
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How to Subscribe to An RSS Feed
08/30/2010 09:00 AM
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There are generally two different kinds of tools that allow visitors to subscribe to RSS feeds. These tools are known as aggregators, or RSS news readers. As the content of an RSS feed changes, the RSS reader/aggregator will update itself automatically and display the new RSS feed items.
There are two types of aggregators -- desktop aggregators, and web-based aggregators...
How to Subscribe to an RSS Feed
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Podcasts A Love Story
08/24/2010 09:00 AM
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Podcasts are, simply, amazing. This coolest of innovations supply an infinite source of information on any topic you can think of. Anyone, anywhere, has the means to put together their own custom-configured radio station. How awesome is that?
Included in the podcast package comes inspiration, awe and respect for all the pioneers out there who spent and continue to spend hours each week, putting together enough material for a single podcast.
Pocasts A Love Story
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Podcast Show Length: Short vs. Long?
08/20/2010 04:52 PM
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I do not believe that length is a big issue at all, but is something that needs to be considered and thought about. Each podcaster needs to determine what his or her goals are for the show – overall format and depth of details covered in the recording will determine the length. You will find that half of your audience will want a short show and the other half will want a long show. So you cannot meet everyones desires.
Make the show length want you think is right for you and consider the value the audience is getting from the show based on the topic focus and segments. Do be concise, but have fun and give some of your personality over time as that creates a deeper personal connection with the audience.
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Making the Most Out of Your Podcast
08/26/2010 09:00 AM
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Mention podcasting and the image of someone sitting in their basement with a computer and microphone, dreaming of becoming a professional DJ, is what comes to mind for many. It may surprise you to learn that this emerging technology is actually becoming a mainstream marketing and communication tool for businesses, with the potential to make significant contributions to the bottom line.
Podcasting is simply the act of making radio-quality audio programs available for download through an RSS feed to a computer, MP3 player or other portable media device. Listeners need only subscribe to a podcast once; afterwards, new content is automatically delivered to them as soon as it becomes available.
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Podcasting Ideas for the Classroom
08/18/2010 09:00 AM
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Some classroom ideas for podcasting:
* Record directions for students
* Record lessons
* Record supplemental materials
* Record instructions for a substitute teacher
* Record classroom rules
* Interview people at your school
* Create a news show and discuss current events
* Record a speech
* Record student readings so they can hear what they sound like
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Podcasting for Learning and Sales Enablement
08/18/2010 09:00 AM
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What do Duke University, IBM, Capital One, Newsweek and Barenaked Ladies all have in common?
Answer: they are all reaching out to staff, students, and customers with a new and powerful tool – podcasting. You may have heard about podcasting from your kids or on the news, but podcasting is much more than some phenomenon started by the rock and roll or techy crowd. Podcasting is a powerful communication tool being used to reach global and mobile audiences, save people time and, most importantly, really connect with their audiences in news ways – in todays communication/message glut.
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Why People Hate Apple
08/14/2010 09:00 AM
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Every company has its opponents, but Apple really gets people worked up. Some people hate Apple a lot, more than they hate Nazis or Smurfs. They leave angry comments on Apple blogs. Based on my extensive observations of the species, Apple-haters fall into five categories.
Why People Hat Apple
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Podcasting Realtors
08/13/2010 09:00 AM
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Many agents, brokers and other industry professionals have failed to grasp how podcasting can help their business. So they continue using the same old tried and true techniques and continue to get the same old results. Podcasting enables you to reach a global audience without collecting a single frequent flier mile. Not all property owners live in the state or even country where they own property. While you may not be lucky enough to sell a home for Britney Spears or Paris Hilton, many regular folks in our mobile culture need a trusted professional. A podcast lets you cast a wider net beyond your local market, and for less money than local advertising.
Do you need more evidence? Podcasting is an effective, cost efficient way to reach the most desirable markets. According to the Arbitron/Edison Media Research Internet and Multimedia 2006 survey, 49% of Women and 51% of men surveyed have listened to podcasts. This makes it an effective medium to reach both sexes. The same study also revealed that Podcasters are well educated with 24% holding advanced degrees, and more likely to live in higher income households. As icing on the cake, podcasters click on relevant advertising.
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Mayo Clinic Turns to Social Media
08/12/2010 09:00 AM
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The Mayo Clinic effort to start a social media center to train physicians and hospitals in the ways of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and podcasting is one of the biggest signs yet that social media in health care has gone mainstream.
Although no formal studies have outlined proven benefits from using social media, anecdotal evidence of how it has connected physicians and patients -- and the ubiquity of social media use by patients -- is forcing physicians to think about at least dipping a toe into the online pool, experts said.
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Ideas for Podcasting
08/11/2010 09:00 AM
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~ Educational broadcasts or tutorials
~ New product releases
~ Product demos
~ Seminars and training sessions
~ Communications within a company or organization
~ Interviews or news feeds
~ Company branding
~ Commentaries
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5 Best USB Mics for Postcasting
08/10/2010 09:00 AM
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Although USB mics are new on the scene, the technology has been the standard of data transfer for around a decade. USB 3.0 technologies are around the corner ensuring a place for devices of today in the future since USB is backwards compatible.
When podcasters discuss microphones, a number of suggestions come up repeatedly. The market isn’t saturated with USB mics yet so the cream has risen quickly, making mics like the Blue Yeti and Samson CO1U practically industry standards.
5 Best USB Microphones
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Present Content Different Ways
08/03/2010 09:00 AM
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Webmasters and marketers spend an inordinate amount of time building quality content that relates to their products or services. Yet the vast majority of these marketers fail to fully capitalize on the content they were so careful to create.
Present Content Different Ways
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Top 10 Singles on iTunes
08/02/2010 09:00 AM
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Top 10 singles
1. Love the Way You Lie, Eminem
2. Dynamite, Taio Cruz
3. I Like It, Enrique Iglesias
4.California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg), Katy Perry
5. Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore), B.o.B.
6. Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars), Travie McCoy
7. Cooler Than Me, Mike Posner
8. Ridin' Solo, Jason Derulo
9. Not Afraid, Eminem
10. Teenage Dream, Katy Perry
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Podcasting Resumes
07/12/2010 09:00 AM
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Doug Taylor, CEO of Podcasting People stopped in to show Jamie the latest in resume formats that is certainly getting much attention.
According to Taylor, podcasting is an effective way to build a body of representative works, viewable by all prospective employers.
Podcasting allows individuals to stand out from other applicants who are submitting 1-sheet static resumes.
Unlike YouTube and Facebook, podcasting allows job candidates to control all messages surrounding their online identity.
Prior personalized knowledge of a prospective job candidate makes the first interview more relaxed and productive.
Podcasting Resumes
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Blog Posting Tips
07/06/2010 09:00 AM
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Coming up with ideas for new blog posts on a regular basis can be a challenge, even for the most prolific writers. Experience shows that readers tend to favor certain types of posts more than others. Here are some popular types of blog posts that you might want to use for those times when inspiration simply does not strike.
Lists
Lists are loved by readers. Top 10 lists, lists of top resources, lists of tools, lists of important dates, etc. Really, just about any type of list will tend to be very popular with blog readers. And you can easily craft lists from popular posts and other resources.
Interviews
Interview top professionals in your market or niche. Blog posts that contain interviews will frequently generate interest and attention. Additionally, interviews will often be cross-promoted on a related website by the person you interview, which often results in additional backlinks to your site.
Blog Posting Tips
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YouTube Video Editor
07/06/2010 09:00 AM
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YouTube has added a new cloud-based Video Editor that brings basic video editing everyone. The YouTube Video Editor lets you do basic clip editing and also lets you swap the audio for a selection of music tracks.
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YouTube Used for Intelligence Reform
06/30/2010 09:00 AM
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Intelligence and national security geeks should see this new YouTube video from Chris Rasmussen, a social media specialist at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. I have never seen something like it: an employee of an intelligence agency using YouTube to critically evaluate a critical assumption about American intelligence agency production.
YouTube Used for Intelligence Reform Agenda
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PodCamp Boston
06/29/2010 09:00 AM
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PodCamp Boston is scheduled for September 25 & 26, 2010 will host the 5th annual un-conference for the Boston area podcasters, so make sure you get your calendars in order now.
A PodCamp is a usually free BarCamp-style community UnConference for new media enthusiasts and professionals including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, social networkers, and anyone curious about new media. PodCamp is not just about podcasting! If you are interested in blogging, social media, social networking, podcasting, video on the net, if you are a podsafe musician (or want to be), or just someone curious about new media, then please join us — and bring a friend or colleague.
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Using Podcasts for Blogs
06/28/2010 09:00 AM
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Many individuals are called upon to give presentations, but many have no formal instruction on how to deliver the most effective presentations. So for the benefit of those who might need a bit of help, we have put together a primer for presenters...
Using Podcasts for Blogs
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Conference for Software Developers and Internet Marketers
06/17/2010 09:00 AM
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The Software Industry Conference is a three day event, July 15-17th, in Dallas Texas. The conference culminates with a Networking Gala Dinner that gives software developers and publishers an opportunity to form partnerships and alliances. The conference also includes dozens of informative, educational breakout sessions covering a wide variety of topics that are critical to the success of Independent Software Developers (ISVs).
The conference includes more than forty educational seminars and presentations that are designed to help developers sell more software. Presentations by industry experts include topics such as profiting from Google Adwords, marketing more effectively, providing income-producing customer support, working with translation and localization services, sending press releases, developing Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, avoiding legal pitfalls, reducing chargebacks, and creating affiliate networks.
The conference allows plenty of time to network with other software developers and software industry service providers. The conveniently-located daily breakfasts in the Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel make it easy for conference attendees to meet and socialize with fellow industry members.
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Top 10 Small Business Tips
06/11/2010 09:00 AM
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Many small businesses make mistakes, and smart entrepreneurs will learn from the mistakes of others. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of some common mistakes that small business owners often make....
1. Knowing It All
Business owners who think they have learned it all will very often tend to fail. Even the most experienced entrepreneurs have to be willing to learn continually. There are always new technologies and markets emerging. It is very important to learn these new technologies and adapt to changing markets.
Top 10 Small Business Mistakes
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10 Cool Apple Jobs
06/10/2010 09:00 AM
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What kind of neat gadgets will Apple come up with next?
The company is notoriously tight-lipped about its future plans. But sometimes you can get a hint for what is next by surfing a companys job listings.
Apple probably does not advertise the best jobs it has -- the top-secret and super-cutting-edge stuff it recruits for internally.
But currently, Apple has 1158 corporate jobs advertised, 47% of which are at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
Out of all the corporate job listings, 53% are for engineers — hardware, software, systems, and mechanical — and others include marketing, legal, and information systems.
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Ego Searches and RSS Feeds
06/08/2010 09:00 AM
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Ego searches are free and simple searches designed to monitor blogs and news portals for mentions of your company, product, competitors or other specific keywords. Conducting ego searches not only allows you to stay informed, but also allows you to maintain a strategic advantage over competing companies. A number of new Internet services are freely available that make these ego searches painless and easy.
Ego Searches and RSS Feeds
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Podtrac
06/08/2010 09:00 AM
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Podtrac, is a service that expertly connects podcasters and podcast listeners and viewers with advertisers. They specialize in highly targeted podcast advertising, by precisely matching audience demographics and interests with the appropriate advertising for those listeners and viewers.
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Memorial Day Podcast
05/31/2010 03:42 PM
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Military.com Associate Editor Glenn Anderson interviews the architect behind the WWII Memorial, Friedrich St. Florian. Listen as St. Florian explains what inspired the aesthetic of the Memorial, and how it pays homage to those who served in WWII.
Memorial Day Podcast
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Simplify Media
05/26/2010 09:00 AM
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All gloves are off between Google and Apple, after the search giant unveiled a host of products to compete with the Cupertino company. Following Google TV and Flash on Android, Google will also take on Apples iTunes through the acquisition of music streaming service Simplify Media, and a music store in the Android Market.
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Making a Fortune Podcasting
05/17/2010 09:00 PM
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If Leo Leporte can make $1.5 million a year in advertising revenue through podcasting, surely local media companies can find a market large enough to make it worth their while.
Yet podcasting has never quite delivered on the potential that many Internet pundits saw 10 years ago.
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Buy, Sell or Value a Website
05/10/2010 09:00 AM
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So, you have built an empire on the Internet, and now it's time to move on. Well OK, maybe its not a full-blown empire, but it has taken substantial blood, sweat and tears to create, and you want to make sure you get a reasonable amount of money for all your efforts. Determining the value of a website can be tricky, because a number of factors can play a role. Factors involved in determining the resale value of a website include...
Buy, Sell or Value a Website
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LaLa Shutdown
05/04/2010 09:00 AM
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Lala, the online music service, will be shut down on May 31, just five months after Apple Inc bought the start-up fueling speculation the iPod maker plans to launch a new Web-based version of iTunes.
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Do You Have Podcasting Knowledge?
05/03/2010 09:00 AM
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Do you have knowledge of podcasting? Do you have the skills to push a podcast from a website to a podcasting location? If so, Triangle Radio Reading Service needs you. TRRS is a program that provides access to local news and information from the print media to people who can no longer read standard print.
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PodCamp Cleveland 2010 is MAY 1, 2010
04/26/2010 09:00 AM
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PodCamps are held worldwide and across the U.S. every year, attracting some of the best experts in the social media and podcasting industry, but also those who are eager to share their experience with others through creative commons licensing. All content at PodCamps are free to share with others, provided that attribution is given to the original source.
PodCamp Cleveland encourages participants to take photos, record, copy and share everything from this un-conference as long as they agree to the Creative Commons licensing rules for attribution and non-commercial use.
PodCamp Cleveland 2010 is MAY 1, 2010
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Inc 500 and Social Media
04/22/2010 09:00 AM
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From familiarity to usage to importance, social media is expanding rapidly within the Inc. 500. Corporate business is increasingly recognizing the power and value of social media.
In a report for The Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts, researchers Nora Barnes and Eric Mattson concluded that the Inc. 500 was outpacing the more traditional and larger Fortune 500 companies in their use of social media, and that social media has penetrated parts of the business world at a tremendous speed.
Their research examined the six kinds of prominent social media--blogging, podcasting, online video, social networking, message boards and wikis. They concluded that social networking had the greatest growth, followed by blogging, and that Twitter in particular was undergoing phenomenal growth. While most companies that responded to the research indicated social media was acceptable in the workplace for employees, less than one-third had formal policies.
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Podcasting Is Launching Stars
04/21/2010 09:00 AM
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A podcaster from the USA - whose podcast on whisky regularly attracts some 10,000 listeners per week - has been secured as a speaker at a dinner taking place in Scotland.
Podcasting Speaker
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Create a Podcast on Your iPhone
04/19/2010 09:00 AM
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How to Create Podcasts for Education, a guide on podcasting, has been adapted for the iPod and iPhone platforms by KiwiTech – a mobile app company which develops state-of-the-art mobile app technologies and provides mobile app development services with an emphasis on publishing.
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Podcasting Powering Higher Education
04/13/2010 09:00 AM
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Introducing digital audio technology into into education can bring new opportunities to enhance study. Catherine Dhanjal reports on how students at Sheffield Hallam have been using podcasts in diverse and creative ways
Podcasting – recording and reviewing digital audio – is being used by organisations such as Downing Street and national newspapers but is also providing exciting opportunities to change the way learning is developed and delivered in higher education.
Podcasting Powers Education
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Cloud Podcasting
04/12/2010 09:00 AM
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The promo video is focused on cloud-based collaborative music making, but it’s easy to imagine using the same service for podcast creation.
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Podcasting Evolution
04/02/2010 09:00 AM
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Most major newspapers, magazines and television networks now offer some form of podcast as part of their web identities — much of this is due to threats in revenue losses. Once the domain of would-be DJs with too much down-time, the podcast has evolved over the years as a powerful and exceedingly popular social mechanism. Podcasting, not surprisingly, even occasionally finds its way into the classroom.
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Blog vs Podcasting
03/23/2010 09:00 AM
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Blog VS. Podcasting
Podcasting has the same features with blog; furthermore, podcasting allows users to produce their own audio even video files of what they saw or what they wish. In this way, audiences no longer need to passively wait for their programme on radio or TV, they have become participants.
However, podcasting cannot easily replace blog, same way as broadcasting did not replace newspaper. The way information is broadcasted by blog is based on personality, sharing and open-ended, same way as podcasting.
But it will take producing, uploading, downloading, receiving and feeding back to complete a podcasting interaction cycle. Due to the long time it takes, it is a bit lack on information sharing. Plus podcasting has a strict gateway, most of the uploaded video will need to be approved by administrator before they come online, not like blog.
As the second generation of blog, podcasting attracts many users because its audio and video content. However, just because it is broadcast by pictures, sound and video, users always have to have high quality broadband supply in order to view smoothly. Compare with podcasting, blog is more convenient.
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Podcasting Legal Guide
03/22/2010 09:00 AM
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Creative Commons wiki legal guide about the legalities of podcasting. The guide provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to podcasting nor is it a substitute for legal advice, but it will help understanding the legalities surrounding podcasting.
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Staggering News Statistics
03/17/2010 09:00 AM
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Here are some stats, via the Nieman Journalism Lab, that may put that criticism in perspective:
- 9 out of ten mainstream news stories are copied. In the stories analyzed (from publications like Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, The New York Times and NPR) only 11 percent contained some amount of original reporting.
- Only six percent were primarily based on original reporting.
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doubleTwist Podcasting
03/15/2010 09:00 AM
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doubleTwist makes for a convenient way of syncing your smartphone, camera, and other USB-plug-able gadgets, especially if you're not using Apple products. Now doubleTwist does a great job of finding and monitoring podcasts, and sending them where you want to listen.
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Abilene Public Library Podcast
03/07/2010 09:00 AM
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Books may not be considered high-tech, but when the Abilene Public Library wants to promote its latest new books or other services, it uses some decidedly high-tech communication tools to get the message out.
The Abilene Public Library is one of a growing number of organizations turning to podcasting and other social media tools for public relations, employee training and the marketing of new products and services.
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Podcasters on 24
03/05/2010 09:00 AM
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Two men from Cornwall are set to appear in the hit TV show 24. Tristan Stephenson and Jamie Wallis who started the 24 UK Podcast back in 2006 were invited out to LA for an 'ccess all areas tour of the sets, and while on location with the 24 stunt crew they were invited to play an extra role as New Yorkers on the street during an action scene.
During their 10 days in LA Tristan and Jamie negotiated a deal to take their cameras onto the 24 sets where they were given unprecedented access. They filmed & documented their guided tour through many sets including the new CTU - Counter Terrorism Unit and the remarkable recreation of the UN.
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RSS Education Center
03/03/2010 09:00 AM
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The RSS learning center is designed to assist new RSS users, as well as experienced users, in adopting the RSS technology in a meaningful way. The RSS Education Center includes educational articles, video tutorials, RSS tools, and support resources, all in an easy-to-navigate section of the FeedForAll website.
The RSS Education Center is designed to teach the intricacies of RSS feeds and podcasting, in simple and easy-to-understand terms. NotePage, Inc. has always been proactive about RSS education, and assembling these resources in an easy-to-use learning center made sense to further the adoption of RSS and Podcasting. The resource is freely available to all, and can be accessed at http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm
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Voice Over Industry Grows
03/02/2010 09:00 AM
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A new report published by Voices.com reveals that the voice and speech industry continues to grow and is currently valued at USD$12.3 Billion. The 2010 Report on the Voice Over Industry is published, highlighting three growing fields in the entertainment industry; audiobooks, mobile gaming and podcasting.
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Radio Personalities Turning to Podcasting
02/24/2010 09:00 AM
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People who work in traditional Radio and people who would like to be in Radio all wonder if Internet Radio and Podcasting can be a viable vehicle for careers. I think the answer to this question is slowly evolving into yes, it can.
Writing at washingtonpost.com, Mike Musgrove has a great article about longtime radio pro, Mike OMeara. OMeara lost his on-air gig at 106.7 last year because of a format change. For most of O'Meara's on-air career, losing a radio show would have meant a job hunt and a move to a different market, writes Musgrave.
But, OMeara decided to have a go at Podcasting a show and apparently he is parlaying his 25 years in the Washington, D.C. market into a viable online offering. Read Musgraves article and you will be able to catch more of the details. For pros who have lost their jobs over the past few years and newbies who are looking for a way to get in front of the mike, Podcasting continues to offer a surprising amount of opportunities.
Radio Personalities Turning to Podcasting
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Subscription Tea Party Podcasts
02/23/2010 09:00 AM
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The Tea Party movement is using podcasts to raise revenue. Each week, the Tea Party Patriots Live radio show will make their broadcast available commercial-free for a non-stop uninterrupted show to quickly provide you all the information you need to know to stay active in taking our country back.
Subscription - Tea Party Podcasts $4.95 per month
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How to Choose a Domain - Part 2
02/15/2010 09:00 AM
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Here are some other things to pay attention to when selecting domain names...
1. Domain Extensions
Many webmasters wrestle not only with choosing the best domain name, but also with the decision of what domain extensions to select for their website. The following is a general guide to what the most popular domain extensions represent...
.com - commercial (by far, the most popular domain extension)
.net - network host (often used by hosting companies)
.edu - educational institution
.org - organization
.info - informational sites
If your primary focus is in a local market, you may find value in a local domain as well.
How to Choose a Domain - Part II
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Pros and Cons of RSS
02/12/2010 09:00 AM
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If you are struggling with the decision of whether to implement RSS feeds or not, consider the following pros and cons for webmasters who use RSS feeds as part of their content and communication plan...
Pros and Cons of RSS
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Dir2Cast
02/11/2010 09:00 AM
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dir2cast is designed to turn a directory of MP3s into a podcast - automatically. Perfect for, say, radio shows - upload the MP3s to a folder, and use dir2cast.php as your PodCast URL. .
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The Future of Marketing and Media
02/10/2010 09:38 AM
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Seth Godin, thought leader, marketing guru and prolific author has just launched his latest book, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?.
Seth is huge in the marketing world, his books sell globally in their millions and he has the no. 1 marketing blog in the world. He is famous in marketing and business circles and yet, he just launched this book with NO traditional media. It cost him nothing.
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Learn About Audio
01/25/2010 09:00 AM
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NotePage, Inc. the publishers of the audio recording software, RecordForAll, has created an audio education center. The audio education center is designed for podcasters interested in audio recording and editing.The audio education center contains a collection of educational articles, video tutorials, and support resources for podcasters.
The Audio Education Center can be accessed at http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm
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5 Reasons Meredith Thinks Your Podcast Sucks
01/13/2010 09:00 AM
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How badly a podcast sucks is highly subjective, and subject mostly to how close you are to either the subject or the producer. This means that if, say, you have a buddy who does a podcast on flight sim games, and you are also a flight sim nut, your opinion of the show will be way more forgiving on it than mine will be.
And not everyone has good taste.
And almost no podcasters are professionals or have pro training or experience in their field or medium.
And almost no podcasters have a budget to procure the right tools.
Why do Most Podcasts Suck?
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Using an iPod to Educate
01/12/2010 09:00 AM
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These days, it seems a teacher can not turn around without seeing a student with those signature white headphones covertly hanging from his or her ears. Rather than fight the iPod epidemic, teachers can use it to their advantage.
In a 2007 article, the Pew Research Center reported that more than half of American teens own an iPod or MP3 player. The number is up from 1% in 2003 and expected to keep on rising. Since students are spending numerous hours a day listening to their iPods, they can become an invaluable tool for teachers who want to tap into students interests.
Apple offers free educational tools, educator-created lesson plans, downloads, podcasts and more with iTunes U but there are endless possibilities beyond what Apple has to offer.
Using an iPod to Educate
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2010 Predictions
01/08/2010 09:00 AM
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1. Healthy Living
The healthy living trend will continue with more and more westerners becoming conscious of the chemicals used in their products and food. Organic, chemical-free products, and healthy living will prosper in 2010.
2. The Cloud
The virtual "cloud" has grown in 2009. The benefits of virtualization and collective space will continue into 2010, with significant "cloud" growth.
3. Savings
The economic crisis caught many unaware; job security of middle management was tossed a curve in 2009. As a result consumers are becoming more savvy about what they spend their money on, and they are less likely to rely on credit. Savings will grow in 2010.
4. Simplicity in Design
Website load times are said to become part of Google's organic search ranking algorithm in the near future. This will result in smaller website images and simplistic website designs. The web is likely to go retro in 2010, reverting to quick and simple web designs.
5. Web Applications
Web applications, collaboration, and transparency are going to flourish in 2010.
2010 Predictions
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Reflections on the Power of Podcasting
01/07/2010 09:00 AM
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When it comes to podcasting as a medium, I am a true believer. No, it never exploded the way microblogging or social networks have, but the number of podcasts, the adoption of podcasting by mainstream media, and the number of listeners continues to grow incrementally, not to mention general public awareness of the medium. I love the idea of niche-oriented shows that appeal to smaller audiences than are required to support radio or television shows. I have become A Podcaster and I just ca not imagine not doing it.
Shel Horowitz Looks Back on Podcasting
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2009 Recap, 2010 Predictions
01/06/2010 09:00 AM
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Another year has rolled by marked by miracles, political milestones and tragedies alike. 2009 was the year of financial uproar with bailouts and ponzi schemes dominating the news on a regular basis. Chrysler and GM stalwart car giants struggled to survive. Bernie Madoffs financial pyramid came tumbling down, taking average citizen's retirement plans with it, emptying the coffers of trusting non-profits and celebrities alike.
2009 Recap, and 2010 Predictions.
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iPods Do Not Make You Deaf
01/05/2010 09:00 AM
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has rejected claims that iPods pose an unreasonable risk of noise-induced hearing loss
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Internal Microsoft Podcasts
01/04/2010 09:00 AM
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has begun recording and publishing his own podcast internally at Microsoft.
The podcast is published internally on the Microsoft Academy Mobile community. Academy Mobile is a Microsoft internal social computing initiative aimed at creating a knowledge sharing environment. The community driven site encourages Microsoft employees to create podcasts and videocasts. The site runs on SharePoint Server 2007 and reaches out to over 70,000 Microsoft employees.
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Podcasting Definitions
12/28/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasting is quickly becoming a buzz word among the techie crowd. So what is podcasting, anyway? Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. Many people liken podcasting to radio on demand. However, in reality, podcasting gives far more options in terms of content and programming than radio does. In addition, with Podcasting, listeners can determine the time and the place, meaning they decide what programming they want to receive and when they want to listen to it.
What Is Podcasting?
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MacWorld Lists Their Favorite Podcasting Tools
12/22/2009 09:00 AM
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At one time it was possible to pass off a podcast created with the barest of tools--the microphone built into a MacBook or iMac and a free audio editing application. While some podcasts are still created that way and succeed almost entirely because of the quality of their content rather than their less-than-pristine production, the world expects better sound from today's podcasts. To produce that better sound, a higher class of tools is necessary. That said, you do not need to bust your bank account to make a podcast with decent sound. Here are some tools we like and recommend.
MacWorld Podcast Tools
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Mistakes Bloggers Often Make
12/21/2009 09:00 AM
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Blogging has quickly become very common place, and while blogs may be plentiful, many bloggers still make a number of mistakes when it comes to managing their blogs. Presented here are the most common blog mistakes, in hopes that you can avoid making them yourself...
Mistakes Bloggers Often Make
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7 Keys To Promote Podcast
12/16/2009 09:00 AM
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So you have decided to publish an online video podcast or an audio podcast – but what can you do in terms of promoting your podcast to increase the number of listeners or viewers and grow your community building your visibility online?
I was in conversation with Todd Cochrane today from Blubrry who also runs the annual Podcast Awards and he shared with me some interesting research which was undertaken across the podcasts that were nominated for an award. You can access the research results from the Podcast Awards where over 2300 sites were reviewed.
The outcome of the research that was undertaken when reviewing the podcasts that were contenders for the awards gives us some insights on best practice tips for publishing and promoting your podcast.
7 Keys to Promoting Podcasts
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Video Optimization Tips - Part II
12/15/2009 09:00 AM
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Optimizing your video for search engines will increase the exposure that the video receives, and optimization will also help spread the video's message. Follow these steps to enhance your videos and improve their rankings... Video Optimization Part II
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iPhone Not Succeeding in China
12/07/2009 09:00 AM
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China Unicom has sold just five iPhones through a big online retail site in the two weeks since it opened the virtual store, the latest sign that the handset is suffering in China from its high price and lack of Wi-Fi.
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Podcasting in The Classroom
12/02/2009 09:00 AM
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There are many handheld devices and digital gadgets available to support all types of new teaching and learning initiatives. This pages will provide links to some of the resource pages specifically designed to enhance the use of these devices in the K-12 classroom.
Podcasting in the Classroom
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Podcasting Bundle
12/01/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasting Bundle Complete Podcasting Solution
RecordForAll - records audio content
- records audio files
- add music to tracks
- edit audio files
- export as WAV, MP3 or WMA
- edit meta tags related to audio file (ID3)
FeedForAll - easily creates the coding for a podcast
- creates podcast feed
- easily add iTunes tags to podcast
- auto-publish FTP
- auto detects file type
- publishes podcast feed
- export to HTML or CSV
- manage unlimited number of feeds
- automatically repairs incorrectly formatted podcasts and feeds
- built in wizard for easy podcast creation
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Manage Your Reputation Online
11/30/2009 09:00 AM
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When you encounter a mention of your products or services that casts a negative implication, try not to let anger or emotion dictate how you respond. Always behave professionally when providing responses, and always try to offer solutions and assistance. This can often be instrumental in changing the public perception about your company brand when problems arise. Your reputation is important, so be proactive!
Manage Your Reputation Online
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Podcasting Patent
11/30/2009 09:00 AM
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A group campaigning for online freedoms has condemned the granting of a patent which appears to cover the concept of podcasting. The Electronic Frontier Freedom is now looking for examples of podcasting from before 2003 to help it challenge the patent.
The successful patent application was granted to VoloMedia, a company which specializes in producing statistics for analyzing the use of iTunes, as well as selling mobile advertising.
Podcasting Patent
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Video Optimization Tips for Podcasters
11/19/2009 09:00 AM
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The growth of video on the web has exploded in recent years. Competitors will leave you in the dust if you fail to adapt and provide the medium your customers are exploring. Keep in mind that simply having a video is not enough! To make the most of your video content, you should take steps to optimize the video and increase your exposure. Video Optimization Tips for Podcasters.
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Sesame Street Podcast
11/11/2009 09:00 AM
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Sesame Street has podcasts! The Sesame Street Podcast is a series of free portable video episodes featuring Murray Monster and all your other favorite Sesame Street Muppets. In this second series of Word on the Street podcasts, celebrity guests and fuzzy friends explain the meaning of words like octagon and insect.
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iPhone Lockdown
11/09/2009 09:00 AM
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Apple has apparently stepped up its efforts to thwart the ubiquitous practice of iPhone jailbreaking. Indeed, Club Cupertino is currently seeking a security expert who would be tasked with leading a team dedicated to preserving the iPhones fragile integrity.
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Podcasts for Horses
11/02/2009 09:00 AM
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The Horse Radio Network is your home for equine related online horse radio. Over the next couple of months we will be providing you some fantastic shows and content all about horses.
From the serious to the sublime, from Arabs to Welsh Ponies, from 9 handers to 19 handers we will cover it all. There is no prejudice here, its just about horses. Sure there will be some shows that emphasis one breed or another, but Horse Radio Network will cover it all.
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iTunes on Twitter
10/21/2009 09:00 AM
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Apple has just set up several Twitter accounts for iTunes, which cover Music, Podcasts, Movies and TV Shows.
First, the Music account, http://twitter.com/iTunesMusic , will provide information on new releases, pre-orders, iTunes LP, exclusive offers and more.
Second, the Podcasting account, http://twitter.com/iTunesPodcasts , will provide a Podcast Episode of the Day, from iTunes Podcasting.
Next, the iTunes Movies account, http://twitter.com/iTunesMovies , does not contain a description, but does contain one tweet so far, and it looks like it will be used for Movies on the iTunes Store.
Finally, the iTunes TV account, http://twitter.com/iTunesTV , which contains no tweets yet, will provide Official TV updates from the U.S. iTunes Store on Twitter.
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Digital Media to Be Eligible for Awards as Magazines
10/20/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasters, rejoice, for you are now eligible for a National Magazine Award. The creators of the prestigious awards plan to announce on Wednesday that they are adding 12 new categories covering online media.
The American Society of Magazine Editors has bestowed the awards since 1966, and winning one has long been the industry’s top distinction. There are currently 22 categories covering writing, editing, photography and design, along with a few Web awards, which ASME began including in 1997. As each years deadline approaches, editors scramble to assemble their submission packets. Winners are announced at a lengthy April ceremony, held in recent years at a swank Time Warner Center venue with an open bar.
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The Web Has Become an Integral Part of Life
10/16/2009 09:00 AM
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A survey of 16 to 24 year olds has found that 75% of them feel they couldn't live without the internet.
The report, published by online charity YouthNet, also found that four out of five young people used the web to look for advice.
About one third added that they felt no need to talk to a person face to face about their problems because of the resources available online.
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15 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter
10/13/2009 09:00 AM
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One of the more underrated benefits of the internet era has been access to quality radio style programming at any time of the day or night. Just like DVRs have freed us from having to adhere to rigid television program schedules, podcasting has enabled us to carry excellent radio with us for listening at any time. I struggle with not having enough hours in the day to listen to it all, because there is truly so much quality out there. Here are 15 podcasts in particular that will make you a smarter, more well rounded, and better informed person. Enjoy, and let us know what we missed in the comments!
15 Podcasts that Will Make You Smarter
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Video Podcast Tips
10/01/2009 09:00 AM
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Videos are the latest marketing channel. In order to make the most of it, optimize the video and increase the exposure it receives.
Video Podcast Tips
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Interesting Model for Profiting from Podcasts
09/28/2009 12:08 PM
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Give away every other episode. Make them pay for the rest. McAllister has built a business model for ScreenCastsOnline where he gives away every other episode for free. If you would like to get all the episodes, then you have to become a subscriber.
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Lose Weight With Podcasts
09/22/2009 09:00 AM
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Have you tried to lose weight but none of the diets have worked? Perhaps you need to listen to lose: a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study found that overweight adults who listened to enhanced podcasts on weight loss dropped significantly more pounds than those who listened to a standard weight loss podcast.
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New Audio Recording Software
09/21/2009 09:00 AM
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RecordForAll is an easy to use commercial podcasting solution. RecordForAll allows for publishers to record audio files, edit sound files, and add effects. RecordForAll can be used by podcasters or other types of audio producers to overlay tracks, create fades, and add background music or effects to their audio productions.
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Digital Sound Effects
09/16/2009 09:00 AM
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Digital Sound Effects is a new portal that contains thousands of sound effects. The Digital Sound Effects collection contains royalty free sound effects that can be used as introductions, extros or a background in any digital audio or video productions including podcasts. The Digital Sound Effects website contains a wide array of sound effects that range from realistic car crashes with screeching brakes to soothing nature sound effects.
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Alternative Uses for an iPod
09/14/2009 09:00 AM
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There are plenty of alternative uses for the ipod aside from holding it directly in front of your face to try to look furiously busy in an attempt to avoid talking to someone you want to avoid. The main function of the ipod actually is to listen to music, but it offers many other possibilities that people either do not think about or do not know is actually possible.
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Podcasting for Business
09/09/2009 09:00 AM
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Regardless of the size of your business, or whether your company is public, private, a government agency, or a non-profit... there is little doubt that you should consider podcasting. Podcasting is a 21st century medium, and has proven that it is far more than just a passing fad.
Podcasting for Business
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Podcasting the Source of Stardom
09/08/2009 09:00 AM
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Dave Moyer is asked to speak at conferences around the country on the world of podcasting. Moyer produces four different shows and is growing in popularity around the country - though he still has yet to graduate high school.
He has turned his basement into a broadcast center for world to hear his audio podcasts on a variety of topics. So far, it appears the world is listening.
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Presentation Primer
09/05/2009 09:00 AM
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Many individuals are called upon to give presentations, but many have no formal instruction on how to deliver the most effective presentations. So for the benefit of those who might need a bit of help, we have put together a primer for presenters...
Presentation Primer
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Podcamp Pittsburgh
09/02/2009 09:00 AM
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PodCamp Pittsburgh, being held Oct 10-11, is looking for volunteers.
PodCamp Pittsburgh is a free community UnConference, run by and for people who create, enjoy, or are interested in learning more about social media.
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Many Universities Looking to Podcasting if Swine Flu Hits
09/01/2009 09:00 AM
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This fall, Universities are being told to prepare for up to 50 percent of classroom seats to be emptied by the swine flu.
Statewide, colleges and universities are asking faculty to find ways to teach through the H1N1 pandemic, the answer appears to be social media, and podcasting so that students can view the lectures without actually having to come to class.
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Podcast Interview for Obama
08/19/2009 09:00 AM
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BlogTalkRadio is a popular podcasting site with about 4.5 million listeners a month. And it’s no stranger to large-scale live podcasts, as some pull in more than 20,000 listeners while they are going on. But on Wednesday, the service is likely to see their popularity taken to the next level as none other than the President of the United States will be on a program live for the site.
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Audio Podcast Hosting
08/18/2009 09:00 AM
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So what happens when free or nearly free podcast hosting is no longer available. Most of us in the podcasting / new media space understand the true cost of bandwidth, and while it is cheaper now than it was 5 years ago there will be major challenges for popular podcast that are now paying pennies on the dollar for what their actual hosting is costing are, if the free or nearly free hosting company goes out of business.
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow and your favorite podcast hosting company is going out of business, and you are now forced to pay between .15 and .19 cents a gigabyte to have your content delivered. That would make a lot of people sit back and really think about their shows.
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Where to Locate PodSafe Music
08/13/2009 09:00 AM
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Nothing really polishes a podcast more than background music or theme music. In the music world, these music segments are referred to as intros and extros. While many enjoy streaming Internet Audio and recording songs they like over the Internet, these songs cannot legally be used in a podcast.
Where to Locate PodSafe Music
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Sound Effects: The Power of Audio
08/12/2009 09:00 AM
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Sound effects are often used to compliment and enhance artistic presentations, whether they be podcasts, videos, or other audio/visual productions. Royalty-free sound effects are typically non-exclusive and can be used by anyone who purchases them. Professional sound effects can give a podcast or production a more professional sound. However, many new producers may not realize that sound effects have copyrights, and in many cases it is illegal to use a sound effect that you happen to find on the web without properly licensing it.
Sound Effects: The Power of Audio
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Podcasting Growth
08/11/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasting has evolved from an odd, funky blogging experiment into a broad medium with mainstream trappings. Today, the vast majority of the top-rated podcasts come from recognizable media entities that are using podcasts to expand their existing radio, TV, cable or satellite audiences.
The Podcasting report analyzes the factors that are fueling interest and growth of a new, large and receptive audience.
The US podcast audience is ballooning, and the report projects that growth will continue at least through 2013. By then, there will be 37.6 million people who download podcasts monthly, more than double the 2008 figure of 17.4 million.
As a percentage of Internet users, podcast downloaders are expected to grow from 9% in 2008 to 17% in 2013.
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Podcast Patent Woes
08/10/2009 09:00 AM
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At first glance, Murgesh Navar could be the poster boy for everything that people admire about Silicon Valley. He's a geek's geek who has worked for companies like Silicon Graphics and Liberate Technologies. He has started two companies and has filed for several patents.
His latest patent, however, has made Navar a target of scorn. Navar and his current company, VoloMedia of Sunnyvale, have faced unrelenting criticism since announcing in late July that they had been awarded a patent for podcasting. The ensuing firestorm has demonstrated just how dysfunctional the nation's patent system has become.
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The Making of a Good Podcast
08/05/2009 09:00 AM
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There are many, many things that separate a good podcast from all the rest. Here are a few to consider...
Recording Quality
The quality of the recording is probably the most critical component of a podcast. A good podcast is easy to understand, and should be recorded at a volume level that makes it easy for listeners to hear all that is said.
Sound Balance
Adding background music polishes a podcast, but be careful that the music does not overpower the primary content. The background music should be subtle and not distracting. Create a balance that does not compromise the quality of the recording. Also, be sure that the music is not the focal point of a podcast show, unless the topic is about the music -- the emphasis should be on the primary content, and not on the musical arrangements.
The Making of a Good Podcast
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Podcast Downloads Up
08/05/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasting network Wizzard Media today announced that podcast downloads from their network were up by 45% in Q2, compared to 2008.
For the second quarter of 2009, Wizzard Media saw total network podcast download requests of 350,053,574 vs. 241,600,000 download requests in the second quarter of 2008
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iPhone SMS Hack
08/04/2009 09:00 AM
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The Black Hat conference is an annual security get-together that frequently demos newly exposed security holes. And boy, this iPhone SMS hack is a doozy.
Cybersecurity researcher Charlie Miller and his fellow researcher Collin Mulliner plan to present research on a huge iPhone security hole. Thursday at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. Not an iPhone virus, but rather an SMS hack, the issue can allow a hacker complete control over an iPhone.
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Podcasting Patent
08/03/2009 09:00 AM
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VoloMedia, a podcast analytics, advertising, and distribution company, just received a patent for providing episodic media, including podcasts. According to the company, which filed for the patent in November 2003, U.S. Patent 7,568,213 covers all episodic media downloads, not just the RSS-dependent downloads that power todays podcasts.
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Government Technology
07/30/2009 09:00 AM
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County collaboration, innovation and creative thinking take a front seat when faced bigger problems and smaller budgets as demonstrated by winners of the seventh annual Digital Counties Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government. The survey determined how well county governments used digital technologies to become more efficient and better able to serve their citizens. Categories included new Web technologies, online self service, IT measures for environmental sustainability and dealing with the economic downturn.
Government Technology
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Apple Over Protective
07/28/2009 09:00 AM
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Shares of Palm Inc fell more than 3 percent on Thursday after Apple Inc closed a loophole in iTunes that had allowed the music management software to be synchronized with Palms Pre phone.
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MORE:
Palm reenabled iTunes synching for owners of its Pre smartphone on Thursday, overcoming a recent Apple move that blocked the handset's access to music stored in the latest version iTunes.
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Mesa Sustainability Podcast
07/27/2009 09:00 AM
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Mayor Scott Smith recently discussed his vision for Building a Better Mesa on a new podcast series produced by the Citys Water Resources Department.
The city of Mesa has launched The Pipeline, a free podcast series that discusses water, energy and sustainability issues. The Pipeline will touch on a variety of subjects including water quality, natural gas safety and green building principles.
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10 Reasons Why Listeners May Not Listen
07/27/2009 09:00 AM
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10. Hosts who read their iTunes reviews as a segment… or even better, to start off their whole show.
9. Jokes that only the hosts get… not even regular listeners.
8. Um… dead air um… ah. Ummmm.
7. Hosts talking about technical glitches forever.
6. Hosts that talk like they’re bored out of their mind. Why should I care if you don’t?
5. Shows with no discernable format between episodes.
4. Shows that go on for over an hour, but have the content of a 15-30 minute show.
3. Hosts that talk to people off mic that are not in the show. It’s so fun hearing one side of a conversation!
2. When the host sounds like he’s recording in the middle of a echo chamber standing about 10 feet from the mic.
1. Heavy breathing and mouth noises… like smacking.
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7 Life Saving iPod Applications
07/14/2009 09:00 AM
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What can an iPhone applications not do? There are apps for almost every interest and every need. But while apps for politics or saving money are great, you can live without them.
However, the same cannot be said for the seven apps highlighted in this article. These apps do everything from check your vitals to getting you important first aid information during an emergency.
7 Life Saving iPod Applications
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Podcasting Schedules
07/08/2009 09:00 AM
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By keeping a regular schedule, your listeners will know when to expect your show, they will anticipate when it will arrive and the regularity will make them more ardent supporters. Podcasting Schedules
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iPhones Can Not Take the Heat
07/06/2009 09:00 AM
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Whether or not anecdotal reports of iPhones overheating are true, Apple has taken them seriously enough to reveal the presence of a temperature warning screen for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Here is the catch: if the temperature is above 95 degrees while using your iPhone, it could shut down.
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Tips for Powerful PowerPoint Presentations
07/01/2009 09:00 AM
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Many turn their PowerPoints into video podcasts so I thought this article might be helpful!
Presentations are an integral and important part of any business. Whether designed for training purposes, introducing new products, or discussing corporate hierarchy, PowerPoint presentations serve a valuable purpose in both the business world and in the educational fields. In order to maximize a presentation's impact, it needs to be polished and well executed. The following tips can aid you in taking your PowerPoint presentation to the next level.
Tips for Professional Powerful PowerPoint Presentations
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Podcast Portable Recording Solutions
06/30/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasting was originally developed to let people create their own little radio-like broadcasts for distribution over the Internet. Part of the idea was to make it simple for people to download podcasts to devices such as the iPod, but it quickly became much more than that. Now podcasts are also used for everything from distributing university lectures to providing self-guided tours in a museum.
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iPhone Tethering
06/29/2009 09:00 AM
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When Apple unveiled its iPhone 3GS earlier this month, AT&T was noticeably absent from the list of providers that would provide tethering capabilities for the smartphone.
AT&T has since said that the technology, which allows users to connect their iPhones to a laptop and use the phone's network to connect to the Web, will eventually be available. But what if you want it right now?
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iPhone Still Unbeatable
06/29/2009 09:00 AM
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With 1 million units sold in the first 3 days of its release, the iPhone 3G S, Apples newest version of the iPhone shows us that it is still the one to beat.
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ESPN Podcasts
06/29/2009 09:00 AM
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It is not a big business, and it may never be a big moneymaker. But ESPN is counting on its growing podcast efforts to help expand the audience for its audio, online and print divisions.
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New PodSafe Music
06/24/2009 09:00 AM
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New PodSafe music site contains royalty free tracks that can be used by podcasters. Check out Mevio.
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ABCs of RSS
06/23/2009 09:00 AM
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Implementing RSS feeds can be aided by an understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the ABCs of RSS Feeds
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Variable iTunes Pricing
06/22/2009 09:00 AM
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In April, soon after Apple gave labels the ability to set different prices for their songs on iTunes, every track on Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon was raised to $1.29.
Some music fans complained about these price increases, and many technology executives and bloggers proclaimed that labels were making the wrong move. But while sales of individual tracks from Dark Side of the Moon dipped by 11%, album sales remained steady. And all sales combined generated about 12% more revenue in the six weeks after iTunes implemented variable pricing than they did in the six weeks before that.
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iHome, iDock in iConect
06/22/2009 09:00 AM
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iHome has introduced iConnect, a new USB keyboard that features a built-in iPod dock. You can plug your iPod into your keyboard.
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Web Review Webinar - June 23rd
06/18/2009 09:00 AM
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Due to the overwhelming popularity and success of the previous Website Review Webinar there will be another. Subjects covered include the initial impression created by a website, structure, navigation, communication, SEO setup and more. The Web Critique Webinar will take place: Tuesday June 23rd at 12:00 EST.
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Time Management Tips
06/17/2009 09:00 AM
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Managing your time and using it wisely is a journey, and not something that can be easily mastered overnight. Implementing a plan will help, but it is not going to be a sure cure. Time management requires a significant amount of self-discipline.
Time Management Tips
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Audio File Optimization
06/16/2009 09:00 AM
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Optimize your audio files to increase their popularity, just as you would optimize a website. Audio search engines are becoming more advanced as audio files become more commonplace on the Internet. Here are some tips to optimize your audio offerings...
Audio File Optimization Tips
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Robot Podcast
06/11/2009 09:00 AM
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Robots is the podcast for news and views on robotics. In addition to insights from high-profile professionals, Robots will take you for a ride through the world's research labs, robotics companies and their latest innovations.
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ChineseClass101.com
06/10/2009 09:00 AM
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Innovative Language Learning Company has launched of Chineseclass101.com, an online learning system that combines audio and video Podcasts, mobile apps, digital tools and more.
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Blog Promotion Tips
06/08/2009 09:00 AM
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There are a wide variety of things you can do in regard to blog promotion. Here are just a few...
1. Optimize
Optimize the blog using standard search engine optimization techniques, so that it performs well in the organic rankings of the various search engines.
15 Blog Promotion Tips
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FBI Podcast
06/06/2009 09:00 AM
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Inside the FBI is a podcast from the Federal Bureau of Investigation that looks at current national crime-fighting issues. There is also a Wanted by FBI Podcast!
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AppGiveaway
06/04/2009 09:00 AM
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A new website makes it a lot easier for iPhone application developers to market their products. The web site called AppGiveaway does this by organizing promotional giveaways. These giveaways include a promotional code which allow iPhone applications to be downloaded for free.
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Podcasting is Childs Play
06/03/2009 09:00 AM
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Recent kindergarten graduates Jacob Mullins and Sophia Kiser have already done something few of their peers across Sullivan County schools have done.
It is something many older students and even some adults have not done.
At the ripe age of 6, Jacob and Sophia of Miller Perry Elementary School are veteran podcasters.
The two are among 17 students in the class of Jamie Whitinger who have podcasted at Miller Perry, where all 85 or so kindergarten students did podcasting this year. In addition, fellow kindergarten teacher Felicia Kellner had her whole class put together a single podcast.
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Tips for Presenting and Public Speaking
06/02/2009 09:00 AM
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Presentations can be a great way to attract new business, simply by making yourself more well-known. However, nerves can often get in the way of entrepreneurs who want to use speaking opportunities to develop their business. Follow these steps to overcome nerves and make a powerful presentation during your public speaking engagement...
Tips for Presenting and Public Speaking
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Understanding the Podcast Audience
06/01/2009 09:00 AM
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One in four Americans have downloaded and watched or listened to an audio or video podcast, according to a new study presented online last week by Tom Webster of Edison Research and the Association for Downloadable Media. Awareness of podcasting is up - from 37% to 43% - and Webster says that means it's mainstream.
In this 4th annual study of Podcasts, Arbitron Edison found that Internet and broadband access are widespread, a factor thats contributing to increased consumption of podcasts. Defining podcasts as audio or video digital files, the study makes the distinction that podcasting refers to the download of program-oriented online audio-video such as talk shows or hosted music programs, usually as an automatic download that can be listened to at the user's convenience. It does not refer to the download of songs or mp3 files.
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Microsoft Small Business Podcasts
05/26/2009 09:00 AM
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Microsoft has added podcasts for small businesses. The podcasts are designed to help business customers get more out of their Microsoft software. There are a variety of 60 second business insider podcasts.
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Vatican Podcasting
05/25/2009 09:00 AM
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Reuters reports that the Vatican is embracing technology in order to reach young believers. First YouTube, now Facebook and podcasting.
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Software Peoples Choice Awards
05/19/2009 09:00 AM
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The SIAF Peoples Choice Awards were created so software users would have the opportunity to vote for their favorite software programs. The voting for these awards is hosted each year by some of the largest sites on the Internet. In past years, this has included popular sites like CNET, Simtel, Tucows, PC World, and others. Software authors are also allowed to point to the Peoples Choice Award voting site and encourage their users to vote!
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Tips for Amateur Broadcasters for Podcasters
05/18/2009 09:00 AM
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For amateur broadcasters, it is a platform that allows them to showcase their work to an international audience, while mainstream broadcasters are podcasting to reach a larger network of listeners who are abandoning the airwaves for the Internet.
Here are some key points for those venturing into the world of podcasting. Tips for Amateur Broadcasters
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Secure Podcasts
05/14/2009 09:00 AM
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One of the things which are pretty crucial when you do internal podcasting and deal with sensitive information is the security level you implement in order to protect the sensitive information from unwanted eyes. In the early days when we implemented one of our first podcast series for a pharma company we were shocked to realize that all podcasts showed up in regular podcatch sites such as Odeo. Especially embarassing when Corporate Communications found out about it. Not good.
Secure Podcasts
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Kindle Store for iPhone
05/13/2009 09:00 AM
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Online retailer Amazon opened its Kindle Store on Monday, optimized for the iPhone and available through Apples App Store. When Kindle for iPhone users click on the option to get books, the Kindle Store opens in Apples Safari browser.
A new page on the app allows users to find titles by author, name and category and has been designed for the size and shape of iPhone and iPod touch screens.
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Pencasting
05/07/2009 09:00 AM
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LiveScribe creators of the Pulse smartpen, have announced a tool that turns your handwritten notes and audio recordings into Flash videos, called pencasts, that you can embed within any Web site or blog.
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SEO for Audio Files
05/06/2009 09:00 AM
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Optimize your audio files to increase their popularity, just as you would optimize a website. Audio search engines are becoming more advanced as audio files become more commonplace on the Internet. Here are some tips to optimize your audio offerings...
SEO for Audio Files
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Where to Find Sound Effects for Podcasts
05/05/2009 09:00 AM
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Royalty-free sound effect libraries contain thousands of sound effects that can be licensed for specific uses. A customer who uses royalty-free sound effects, as opposed to hiring a sound engineer to create them from scratch, can save considerable time, effort, and money. Typically, podcasters and other content producers can obtain non-exclusive rights to a single effect, or they can purchase a subscription of sorts. The subscriptions allow publishers to download a limited number of sound effects during a specified period of time.
Where to Find Sound Effects for Podcasts
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Technology May Make School Safer
05/04/2009 09:00 AM
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As a growing number of schools temporarily close their doors in an effort to prevent the spread of swine flu, administrators are taking a closer look at the role of technology in delivering education during school closures. New technologies, such as podcasting, and Web sites like youtube have made it easier to deliver education via the Internet.
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What Can Be Published Using RSS Feeds?
04/23/2009 09:00 AM
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With all the vast amounts of information available on the web, it is becoming more and more difficult to sort through and find what you are looking for. RSS significantly lowers the signal-to-noise ratio. RSS has the unique ability to compile information and filter it, so you only see unique and relevant content. The information superhighway has become packed with content, and those familiar with technology are using RSS to filter the content, allowing them to drill down and access only the content they want, without having to wade through all the noise.
What Can Be Published Using RSS Feeds?
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Podcast Growth Continues
04/22/2009 09:00 AM
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43% of Americans are aware of podcasts and 20% have listened to them.
Growth of iPod and portable MP3 players continues in 35-64 age demo
According to the Edison Research poll.
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Small Business Administration Podcasts
04/21/2009 09:00 AM
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has upgraded its podcasts to offer additional resources to the nations entrepreneurs. Business owners can take advantage of this and other business resources from the SBA to help them more effectively manage their firms, including free online training courses and other business tools and resources.
The SBA podcasts, available online at www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/index.html, provide an introduction to a variety of small business topics, and provide useful business information and advice.
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Webmaster Toolbox
04/17/2009 09:00 AM
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Here is a collection of what we consider must have tools for webmasters. These tools will benefit any webmaster, both novices and experts alike. Arm yourself with these tools in order to achieve a more professional online presence.
Webmaster Toolbox
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Create RSS Feeds
04/16/2009 09:00 AM
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It is no longer necessary to manually create an RSS feed. There are a number of WYSIWYG software applications available, which simplify the creation of an RSS feed.
Create RSS | Make RSS Feeds
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ABCs of Web 2.0
04/14/2009 09:00 AM
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Web 2.0 is a perceived transition of the Web to web-based applications. Web 2.0 is the next generation of technology solutions where interactive content is the norm.
ABCs of Web 2.0
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Art of Storytelling
04/14/2009 09:00 AM
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Art of Storytelling moves into the 21st century. The Art of Storytelling with Children podcast successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format.
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Other Music Price Changes
04/10/2009 09:00 AM
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Apples iTunes Store is not the only one that has adjusted prices for its digital song downloads recently: Changes are showing up at Amazons and Wal-Marts online music stores, too.
Apple Inc. shifted Tuesday from selling all songs for 99 cents apiece to a tiered pricing model where songs cost 69 cents, 99 cents and $1.29 each. Recording companies are choosing the prices.
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Elementary Education
04/09/2009 09:00 AM
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Blogging, tweeting, and podcasting are all good and fun, but what about including them in the school curriculum? Folks in the U.K. are considering an overhaul of their elementary school curriculum—and a draft proposal requires kids to master these Web technologies.
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Price Hike on iTunes
04/08/2009 09:00 AM
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The era of one-price-fits-all-songs on iTunes came to an end Tuesday as Apple Inc., the Internets dominant digital music store, began selling some of its most-downloaded songs for $1.29 a piece.
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4th and 5th Graders Produce Podcast
04/06/2009 09:00 AM
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The schools fourth- and fifth-grade classes have spent the year in production on the Allenton Podcast News, a loose bi-weekly podcasting series where youngsters develop and record content with the aid of teachers Patricia Garcia and Marilyn Schmitt.
Allenton Podcast
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Video Podcast Tutorial
03/31/2009 09:00 AM
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Videocasting is simply distributing video content using RSS. The process is suprisingly simple, and by making video content available using RSS, videocasters give listeners more control over what they listen to and when. Also, many podcasts are available for syndication, which increases a broadcasters exposure.
Step by Step Guide to Video Podcasting
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Updating the Curriculum to Include Podcasting and Twitter
03/30/2009 09:00 AM
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Should children be taught about Twitter, blogging, podcasts, Wikipedia, and the many other ways of interacting with the Web? Maybe. But should these subjects replace important lessons from our history, such as the Second World War and the Victorians?
This is what could happen in British primary school if the plans for a new curriculum drawn up by Sir Jim Rose, the former chief of Office for Standards in Education, are accepted and implemented.
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iTouch Internet Access
03/27/2009 09:00 AM
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Apples mobile-device user interface has made it so much easier to access the Internet compared to other mobile devices that its iPod Touch, which is not even a mobile phone, beats out all mobile phones except the iPhone in terms of volume of Internet access, according to data released by AdMob.
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iPhone Data Speed too Slow?
03/23/2009 09:00 AM
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Apple is facing new legal action over data speeds on the iPhone 3G. A man from New Jersey says the company is not living up to its promise of superfast surfing -- and now, he is demanding action. His lawsuit makes for more than half a dozen network-related complaints filed against Apple in US courts.
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Webmaster Tool Box
03/19/2009 09:00 AM
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Here is a collection of what we consider must have tools for webmasters. These tools will benefit any webmaster, both novices and experts alike. Arm yourself with these tools in order to achieve a more professional online presence.
Webmaster Toolbox
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iPhone Developer Fights Back Against Piracy, Turns Cracked Apps into Demos
03/16/2009 09:00 AM
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A company called Sopods, makers of the Full-Screen Web Browser application for the Apple iPhone, have just implemented new ground-breaking anti-piracy measures for the iPhone platform. After pirated copies of the companys application began to surface in the wild, the applications developer, angry about the lost income, came up with a way to detect the cracked apps and then turn them back into demoware. With this process, the cracked apps will still work, but a message will appear after 10 runs encouraging the owner to purchase the legal copy in the iTunes store or exit the application
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Podcasting Revenue Stream
03/11/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcasting has the potential to create new and lucrative revenue streams for media owners, according to John Hirst, head of global content and podcasts with the UKs Global Radio group, which in its latest financial year (which ends this month) generated an income of £1m sterling from this channel alone. It also offers big opportunities for brands that want to engage in a more meaningful way with consumers.
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Social Media Primer
03/10/2009 09:00 AM
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Social media is the Internets version of viral messaging and marketing. Social media can be used to disseminate news or information, as well as to attract attention. There are a wide variety of social media channels and networks available.
Social networks and social media websites are community-driven websites that allow visitors to submit items of interest. Visitors also decide what items appeal to them by voting or tagging; the more popular an item is determined to be by the visitors, the more exposure the item is given.
Social Media Primer
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Podcasting Growth
03/09/2009 09:00 AM
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According to reports as a percentage of Internet users, podcast downloaders will grow from 9% in 2008 to 17% in 2013.
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What Exactly is Podcasting?
03/04/2009 09:00 AM
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The content contained in a podcast can vary significantly, from a song, to a educational lecture, to a political debate, to just about anything else. One great thing about podcasting is the wide variety of content formats it can contain. And unlike radio or television broadcasts, the recipient can listen or view at their leisure, choosing for themselves when and where they wish to listen or view a podcast.
What Exactly is Podcasting?
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SBA Podcasts
03/03/2009 09:00 AM
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U.S. Small Business Administration has upgraded its podcasts to offer additional resources to the nations entrepreneurs. Business owners can take advantage of this and other business resources from the SBA to help them more effectively manage their firms, including free online training courses and other business tools and resources.
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Twitters Podcasting Connection
02/23/2009 09:00 AM
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What Is Twitter?
Twitter is a micro-blogging platform. Twitter was founded in 2006 by three guys working at a podcasting company in San Francisco. It started as a research project. Its popularity exploded in 2007 and Twitter become its own separate entity.
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QTrax
02/19/2009 09:00 AM
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Qtrax, an Internet company that promises the first free music download service paid for by advertisements, said Wednesday it had signed up the last of the four major recording companies and plans to relaunch next month.
The privately held New York firm's premature launch last year annoyed the major record labels with whom it had not yet signed licensing contracts.
With the signing of Warner Music Group Corp., Qtrax now has added all the major labels and their publishing units, following deals with Universal Music Group in May, EMI Group Ltd. in June, and Sony Music Entertainment in December.
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A Stern Podcast?
02/18/2009 09:00 AM
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With the news that the struggling satellite radio conglomerate Sirius XM may be filing for bankruptcy, fans of fart jokes and Artie Lange death-watchers everywhere are asking the question: What will happen to Howard Stern?
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Podcasting and Education
02/16/2009 09:00 AM
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Increasingly popular as an educational tool, podcasting is gaining ground locally as an instructive instrument in the everyday lives of students and educators.
In its simplest form, podcasts enable teachers and students to share information with one another at any time. Podcasting allows students to take audio or video files from the classroom and download them onto their personal computers or portable media players, such as iPods and MP3 players.
Podcasting in Education
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Podango For Sale
02/12/2009 09:00 AM
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According to Podcasting News:
After seeking funding from both traditional and nontraditional sources for over a year, the founders of Podango have elected to sell. We have a handfull of suitors, but we do not want to sell quietly with people later saying, as they did with Odeo and Podtech, gee, if I had known I would have…
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Podcamp Houston
02/11/2009 09:00 AM
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Podcamp Houston is a free, barcamp-style unconference for new media enthusiasts and professionals including podcasters, bloggers, social networkers and anyone curious about new media. It is being held June 13, 2009 at the Houston Technology Center in midtown.
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iPod Touch Can Become an iPhone
02/09/2009 09:00 AM
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VOIP provider Jajah on Thursday announced a application that will allow the iPod touch to be used as a VOIP phone, essentially giving it iPhone-like functionality.
The application is the second of its kind, following a similar VOIP application from Truphone that was announced late last year. Both route calls through the touch's Wi-Fi connection over the Internet. In Jajahs case, the service allows the user to either place a free call to other Jajah users, or call landline or mobile users at discounted rates, including internationally to 200 countries.
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Google Execs on the Hook for YouTube Incident?
02/05/2009 09:00 AM
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Thanks to a three-minute cellphone video posted on Google Video in 2006, four of the companys executives may face jail time in Italy.
The four defendants, including senior vice president David Drummond, former chief financial officer George Reyes, Global Privacy Counsel Peter Fleischer, and a fourth employee that has yet to be identified, went on trial Tuesday in Milan over charges of privacy violation and defamation.
The video, which features four kids teasing a boy with Down syndrome, was removed shortly after being posted. And while the four execs on trial were not directly involved with the handling of the video, they still face possible jail time.
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A Podcast Production About a Production
02/05/2009 09:00 AM
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Theater Podcasts Unusual Approach
Auburns Theatre Department hopes to lighten the challenge of interpreting the play and its characters by offering a weekly podcast leading up to the productions premiere.
The podcast involves interviews with the cast, crew and production staff.
The goal of these podcasts is to be informative. Kelly Walker is a freelance audio producer, sound designer and Auburn resident who records, edits and makes the podcasts available online.
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Effective Podcasting Tips
02/04/2009 09:00 AM
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Many people assume that podcasting is all about audio and fail to acknowledge the writing behind the show. Skilled communicators understand the type of planning required in order to pull off a clean final product. The most memorable and effective podcasts are always well planned. Some of the best podcast shows use a script and follow a structured format. The preparation that occurs behind the scenes is similar to what would take place for a radio show.
Effective Podcasting Tips
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Pope on YouTube
01/26/2009 09:00 AM
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Pope Benedict XVI has launched his own dedicated channel on the popular video sharing website, YouTube.
Video and audio footage of his speeches as well as news of the Holy See will be posted on the site, the Vatican says.
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iPods Discounted in China
01/23/2009 09:00 AM
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Apple said on Tuesday it had launched an online shop selling second-hand Apple products in China, offering discounts of up to 22 percent, as it looks to beef up its business in the country.
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Podcasting and GPS
01/22/2009 09:00 AM
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Interesting post on Podcasting Avenue:
The possibilities of integrating the podcasting concept with a Global Positioning System are very interesting, both for the user and the commercial services industry. As soon as you near a certain location, the GPS triggers the download. It could be traffic information, information about the area, cities, neighborhoods or even buildings and people.
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Podcasting Ideas
01/19/2009 09:00 AM
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Day after day, week after week, or month after month developing content for a podcast need not be a chore. It can be exciting to explore a variety of channels for podcast show ideas and segment topics.
Podcasting Ideas
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Oprah on iTunes
01/15/2009 09:00 AM
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Oprah and Apple have announced that her series of podcasts is available through iTunes. Podcasting is officially mainstream ;-)
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Financial Aid Podcast
01/13/2009 09:00 AM
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Higher Education Services Corp. recently created a series of free video podcasts to make completing the online FAFSA easier. The FAFSA is a Free Application for Federal Student Aid which students applying to or attending college complete for financial aid.
HESC Financial Aid Podcast
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2009 SEO Resolutions
01/13/2009 09:00 AM
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Search engine optimization is a process, one that must always be revisited and adapted as search algorithms are changed by the search engines. Because SEO is a constant process, it is often pushed to the bottom of the to do list of marketers. Be that as it may, resolve not to ignore search engine optimization as it cycles its way through your task list. Give search engine optimization the attention that it deserves.
There are few things that you can do that will result in virtually free traffic, and therefore SEO deserves both time and attention.
2009 Search Engine Optimization Resolutions
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Kudos Podcasts
01/12/2009 09:00 AM
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One of my favorite software developers has put together kudos podcasts. The podcasts include customer testimonials and explanations of how they use Macro Scheduler, an automation tool.
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What is Hot and What is Not for 2009
01/06/2009 09:00 AM
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Based on this year's reflections, I have made some predictions for 2009.
Top 10 Winners for 2009
1. Personal Responsibility
2. Financial Diversification
3. Mobile Malware
4. Weight Loss
5. Going Green
6. Social
7. Cloud Computing
8. Virtual Collaboration
9. Video
10. RSS
Top 10 Losers for 2009
1. Global Economy
2. Republicans and Conservatives
3. Hollywood
4. China
5. Somali Pirates
6. Financial Services Industry
7. Corrupted Politicians
8. Security or Securities
9. Outsourcing
10. Gasoline
Details of 2009 Predictions - What is Hot and What is Not for 2009
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RSS to HTML Script Updated
01/02/2009 09:00 AM
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NotePage, Inc. released a new version of their popular RSS2HTML script. RSS2HTML is a free PHP script that converts RSS feeds into HTML web pages. The RSS2HTML script allows webmasters to easily display RSS feeds on their websites.
The content of the RSS feeds can be easily integrated into an existing website's theme using the rss2html.php script. The rss2html.php script parses the RSS feed, extracts the pertinent information, formats it, and outputs it as regular HTML.
Using RSS2HTML webmasters can customize the format and look of the web page created from the RSS feed. The content of the RSS feed can be easily integrated into an existing website's theme. The webpages will always display the most current information from the RSS feed, and because the resulting page is pure HTML, it will be in a format friendly to search engine robots. The RSS2HTML script runs on any webserver that can run PHP scripts and supports feeds in the RSS 2.0, .93, .92, .91, or .90 format.
Additional details and a download for a free php script can be found at http://www.feedforall.com/free-php-script.htm
The new RSS2HTML script is available from NotePage, Inc., makers of the popular RSS feed creation software, FeedForAll. FeedForAll software enables webmasters to create, edit, manage and publish RSS feeds. RSS has evolved into a popular means to syndicate headlines and distribute content on the Internet. A free fully-functional 30-day trial of FeedForAll is available for download from http://www.feedforall.com
RSS to HTML Script Updated
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Podcasting Poetry
12/31/2008 09:00 AM
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Carol Kelly made the last week before the Christmas vacation a mix of education and holiday fun for her W.O. Hall Magnet Elementary School students.
The students learned about poetry, public speaking and technology through reading The Night Before Christmas for a podcast.
Experiential education through podcasting!
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Podango Struggling
12/30/2008 09:00 AM
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Podango is struggling. Podcast hosting can be an expensive proposition. The following was emailed to Podangos customers this weekend:
We at Podango believe that you, our customers, are our most valuable asset. Given this belief, we have always done our best to be honest and forthright in our dealings with you. The current uncertainties of the financial market has affected many of us in this nation. As of this morning, Podango is no longer immune to it’s effects. Our ability to continue operations past the end of this year (2008) is in question. We do not want any of you, or any of your shows to be negatively affected by this uncertainty and so we are encouraging you to begin taking all necessary steps to secure your data or begin moving to another hosting provider. On Monday we will have a more definitive direction. As of today, the last day to move or secure your data is December 31st. RSS feeds will need to be redirected by this date as well. It is our hope that the events of the next few days will allow us to continue providing you a service based upon a subscription fee. Again, we will know more on Monday and you will be notified of any changes to the above plan as soon as we are made aware of them. We do apologize for the short notice during a time when many of you are very busy, and didn’t plan on spending this much time on your shows.
We will have a link in the My Podango section of the Podcasters login page by Monday which will allow you to redirect your RSS feed off of the Podango feed to a new feed. Instructions will accompany that tool. Also on Monday we will provide you with alternatives for show hosting.
Inactive accounts, those without recent uploads or downloads, may be already been deleted from the system. If you need to contact us, please use info@podango.com.
Again I personally apologize for this notice of caution. We truly appreciate your business.
Doug
Douglas G. Smith
President - Podango
Unfortunately they are not giving much notice, for podcasters to move to alternative platforms. Perhaps a reason to manage ones own hosting?
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Futurewatch 2009: Big Opportunities, Big Challenges in Educational Video
12/22/2008 09:00 AM
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The trajectory of educational video typically follows that of the outside world. But with education, the goals of popularity, audience size, and hits take a back seat to learning effectiveness—at least that’s what we strive for. The questions for educators are to what extent do we follow the trends and how do we make sure that it’s not a snipe hunt or a wild-goose chase.
The runaway success of the iPhone and the rise of the inexpensive, ultraportable laptop netbook and other wireless devices make it clear that we live in a mobile world defined by access to information unbound by location. Mobile is clearly the next frontier for online media, and, therefore, it is also the next step for educational media.
Frankly, educational media is already there, to some extent. Podcasting is really the technology that launched mobile educational media, such that countless schools and universities have gone online with thousands of podcasted lectures and classes. Companies that focus on education, such as Apple, Sonic Foundry, and Accordent, have all rolled out tools making podcasting easier. But does making a podcast of a 1-hour lecture for a students iPod really count as mobile media?
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Unique RSS Tools
12/16/2008 09:00 AM
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As the masses have adopted RSS as a more mainstream communication medium, Web 2.0 businesses and publishers have adopted unique and unusual tools to manipulate RSS content. Here are just some of the various RSS tools that are currently available...
Unique RSS Tools
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iTunes Protection
12/15/2008 09:00 AM
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Rumors coming out of Europe that claim Apple will begin offering unprotected music files from the three largest recording companies on Tuesday are bogus, according to my music-industry sources.
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MyPodcast Assistant - Podcasting Is Not Just for iPods
12/03/2008 09:00 AM
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Podcasting is broadcasting on iPods or other MP3 Players. Created by ex MTV host Adam Curry, Podcasting is a new method of communication for the internet - unfortunately, it’s still limited to your PC. But thanks to companies like Apple, creator of the iPod, podcasts can be downloaded to your personal media device and accessed at anytime. Your trusty mp3 player can become a true audiovisual media player - this handy companion is not just for music anymore.
Podcasting is Not Just for iPods
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Social Bookmarking Tips
12/02/2008 10:53 AM
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It can be tricky to predict what content will perform well on social bookmarking websites. The interests of our democratic populace are widespread and constantly changing. Webpages, podcasts, and images which are deemed more newsworthy, humorous, or intriguing often steal the spotlight. Knowing how to present content on social bookmarking websites can help internet marketers stand out.
Social Bookmarking Tips
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Consumer Podcasts
12/01/2008 09:00 AM
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This podcast is all about information that will help you save money. It is a little bit of the weeks consumer news, plus some tips and advice perfect for the holiday season.
Consumer Podcast
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Discount for Podcasting Software Bundle
11/28/2008 09:00 AM
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We are offering a special discount on the Podcasting Bundle when purchasing enter the coupon code cyberdeal and receive a toal of $ 20.00 off of RecordForAll and FeedForAll the two applications that make up Podcasting Bundle. As always there is Free Shipping on all FeedForAll orders that include a CD ROM.
Only $ 49.95 with coupon code!
The Podcasting Bundle is a great gift for the techie people, on your Christmas list. The Podcasting Bundle includes:
FeedForAll - Desktop software to create RSS feeds, podcasts, and iTunes compatible podcasts.
RecordForAll - Desktop audio recording and editing software designed specifically for podcasters.
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