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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:05:45 -0400 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.0) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcasting-tool-icon.gif http://www.podcasting-tools.com Podcasting tools for podcasters and listeners. 88 31 <a href="http://radio.about.com/od/personalbroadcasting/ss/Move-Your-Podcast-or-Internet-Radio-Show-to-AM-FM-Satellite-Radio.htm" target="_blank" >Steps to move your podcast to the radio.</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1260 1260 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm" target="_blank" >RSS and Podcasting Education Center</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1259 1259 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400
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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1258 1258 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400
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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1257 1257 Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1256 1256 Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/huge-list-podcasting-tools.htm" target="_blank" >Podcasting Tools</a> - Huge list of tools dedicated to podcasting. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1255 1255 Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2009/06/using-youtube-to-push-intelligence-reform/19683/" target="_blank" >YouTube Used for Intelligence Reform Agenda</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1254 1254 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://podcampboston.org/about-2/" target="_blank" >PodCamp Boston</a> 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.<br /> <br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1253 1253 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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 <i>primer</i> for presenters... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.helium.com/items/1873085-using-podcasts-for-your-blogs" target="_blank" >Using Podcasts for Blogs</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1252 1252 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/videos/how-to-record-audio.htm" target="_blank" >Video Tutorial explains How to Record Audio for Podcasts.</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1251 1251 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 The <a href="http://www.sic.org" target="_blank" >Software Industry Conference</a> 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).<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1250 1250 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >How Podcasting Works on How Stuff Works</a>:<br /> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to How Podcasting Works<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; 2. Podcasting History<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; 3. Listening to Podcasts<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; 4. Creating Podcasts<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; 5. Video Podcasts<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; 6. Lots More Information http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1249 1249 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Looking for sound effects for your digital recordings? Choose from thousands of high quality, <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >royalty free digital sound effects</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1248 1248 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Podcasting is an up-and-coming and increasingly popular medium for communication. The following are common questions about podcasting, perfect for those just getting started in podcasting as a communication channel...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcasting-questions.htm" target="_blank" >Quick Questions About Podcasting</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1247 1247 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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....<br /> <br /> <b>1. Knowing It All</b><br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/top-business-mistakes.htm" target="_blank" >Top 10 Small Business Mistakes</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1246 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400
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.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1245 1245 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Highlights from Sundays graduation ceremony at the Darden School of Business are now available on the Darden web site. Speeches from Dean Bob Bruner and student representative Ryan Davis are available at the Podcasts@Darden site at <a href="http://www.darden.virginia.edu/podcasts" target="_blank" >www.darden.virginia.edu/podcasts</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1244 1244 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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 <i>ego searches</i> painless and easy.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/ego-searches.htm" target="_blank" >Ego Searches and RSS Feeds</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1243 1243 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/" target="_blank" >Podtrac</a>, 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1242 1242 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.mefeedia.com/" target="_blank" >MeFeedia</a> is a new media search engine. You can search for videos. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1241 1241 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Video tutorial that explains <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/RSSFeedSoftware#p/u/8/G_Mxz5JzR1o" target="_blank" >how to create a video podcast</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1240 1240 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 This weeks New York Times Tech Talk podcast takes a look at a new <a href="http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/tech-talk-podcast-car-viruses/?src=busln" target="_blank" >target for hackers: the car</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1239 1239 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.military.com/memorial-day/friedrich-st-florian-interview.html" target="_blank" >Memorial Day Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1238 1238 Mon, 31 May 2010 15:42:05 -0400 <i>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.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100521/tc_pcworld/androidmusicstoretotakeonappleitunes" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1237 1237 Wed, 26 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 So, what are the factors in the cloud that affect podcasting? <a href="http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2010/05/how-does-the-cloud-affect-podc.php?utm_source=ReadWriteCloud&utm_medium=rwchomepage&utm_campaign=ReadWriteCloud_posts&utm_content=How%20Does%20The%20Cloud%20Affect%20Podcasting" target="_blank" >Here are a few top-level views</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1236 1236 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> Yet podcasting has never quite delivered on the potential that many Internet pundits saw 10 years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lostremote.com/2010/05/12/podcasting-for-profits-why-isnt-local-media-playing/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1235 1235 Mon, 17 May 2010 21:00:00 -0400 Two popular podcasts about American Idol<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.tvweek.com/podcasts/american-idol/?pageId=89" target="_blank" >TV Week Amercian Idol Podcast</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.podfeed.net/podcast/The+Idol+Review+w+Josh++Jen/10772" target="_blank" >Idol Review Podcast</a><br /> <br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1234 1234 Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/buy-sell-value-website.htm" target="_blank" >Buy, Sell or Value a Website</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1233 1233 Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 The <a href="http://www.sic.org" target="_blank" >Software Industry Conference</a> is a great conference for Internet marketers, software developers, and software marketers. This year the conference is scheduled July 15-17, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. The conference is three days of educational sessions and numerous networking events. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1232 1232 Thu, 6 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1231 1231 Tue, 4 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Do you have knowledge of podcasting? Do you have the skills to <i>push</i> 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.<br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1230 1230 Mon, 3 May 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcampcleveland.com/" target="_blank" >PodCamp Cleveland 2010 is MAY 1, 2010</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1229 1229 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201004/social-media-and-the-inc-500" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1228 1228 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.allmediascotland.com/press_news/25267/podcast-success-story-to-be-told-in-scotland" target="_blank" >Podcasting Speaker</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1227 1227 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 With the approaching Boston Marathon I thought it would be good to highlight some Marathon Podcasts<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.marathontalk.com/" target="_blank" >MarathonTalk</a><br /> <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/marathon/archive.html" target="_blank" >Runners World</a><br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1226 1226 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.24dash.com/news/Education/2010-04-16-Learn-how-to-create-podcasts-from-your-iPhone" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1225 1225 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Here are <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/15-important-web-design-tips.htm" target="_blank" >15 important website design tips</a> that you might not be aware of or have overlooked. Consider taking advantage of them if you have not already done so.. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1224 1224 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Introducing digital audio technology into&nbsp;&nbsp;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<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.publicservice.co.uk/feature_story.asp?id=13801" target="_blank" >Podcasting Powers Education</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1223 1223 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 The <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2010/04/08/new-service-could-move-podcasting-to-the-cloud/" target="_blank" >promo video</a> is focused on<i> cloud-based</i> collaborative music making, but it’s easy to imagine using the same service for podcast creation. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1222 1222 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 The Internet is preserving and archiving personal history in a way that has never previously happened. Control your online reputation for posterity.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/online-reputation-protection.htm" target="_blank" >Online Reputation Management</a><br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1221 1221 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 <i>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.</i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.martlet.ca/article/21281-podcast-medium-for-the-masses" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1220 1220 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Spice up your podcast with <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >sound effects</a>! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1219 1219 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Podcasts are modern tools for education - atleast according to <a href="http://www.svherald.com/content/news/2010/03/26/ask-prof-recorded-lectures-have-become-pod-ern-way-learn" target="_blank" >AskTheProf</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1218 1218 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:00:00 -0400 Podcasting is an up-and-coming and increasingly popular medium for communication. The following are common questions about podcasting, perfect for those just getting started in podcasting as a communication channel...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcasting-questions.htm" target="_blank" >Quick Questions About Podcasting</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1217 1217 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1216 1216 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Creative Commons wiki legal guide about the <a href="http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Podcasting_Legal_Guide" target="_blank" >legalities of podcasting</a>. 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1215 1215 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Here are some stats, via the Nieman Journalism Lab, that may put that criticism in perspective:<br /> <br /> - 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. <br /> - Only six percent were primarily based on original reporting. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2010/03/15/9-out-of-10-mainstream-news-stories-are-copied/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1214 1214 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5490965/doubletwist-adds-podcasting-to-its-device-syncing-powers" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1213 1213 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Check out the updated list of <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/huge-list-podcasting-tools.htm" target="_blank" >Podcasting Tools</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1212 1212 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Record audio files, layer audio files, edit audio files and publish podcast feeds. More on the <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/podcasting-bundle.htm" target="_blank" >Podcasting Bundle</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1211 1211 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 The <a href="http://www.gao.gov/" target="_blank" >Government Accountability Office has started podcasting</a> highlights of its recent investigations -- because who doesn't enjoy listening to some government oversight while riding the subway or using the treadmill? http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1210 1210 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.reporternews.com/news/2010/feb/22/communicate-podcasting/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1209 1209 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Two men from Cornwall are set to appear in the hit TV show <b>24</b>. Tristan Stephenson and Jamie Wallis who started the 24 UK Podcast back in 2006 were invited out to LA for an <i>'ccess all areas</i> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/podcasters-appear-hit-us-tv-show-24" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1208 1208 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Make money with your podcast without trying… too good to be true is what you are already thinking, but somehow you keep reading. .....<a href="http://blog.podcastalley.com/2010/01/26/make-with-your-podcast-without-trying/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PodcastAlley+%28Blogging+From+the+Alley+%3A+Podcast+Alley%29" target="_blank" >affiliate marketing</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1207 1207 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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 <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm" target="_blank" >RSS Education Center</a> includes educational articles, video tutorials, RSS tools, and support resources, all in an easy-to-navigate section of the FeedForAll website.<br /> <br /> 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 <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm" target="_blank" >http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1206 1206 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 The <a href="http://www.sic.org">Software Industry Conference</a> has a discount for early bird registration, only $229.00 until April 1st. The conference focusses on MicroISVs, ISVs and Internet Marketers. The Software Industry Conference will be held <b>July 15th-17th, 2010 in Dallas, TX</b>.<br /> <br /> More Information on the <a href="http://www.sic.org" target="_blank" >Software Industry Conference</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1205 1205 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/voice-over-industry-grows-to-usd-123-billion-in-2010-85297127.html" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1204 1204 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1203 1203 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 The Tea Party movement is using podcasts to raise revenue. Each week, the <i>Tea Party Patriots Live</i> 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.<br /> <br /> Subscription - <a href="http://teapartypatriotslive.webs.com/podcast.htm" target="_blank" >Tea Party Podcasts</a> $4.95 per month http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1202 1202 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://olympics.podcast.com/" target="_blank" >Olympic podcasts</a> -- podcasts about the world games recorded by fans as well as participants in the games. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1201 1201 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 If you are in the Long Beach, CA area LBPodcasters.com will be meeting at the GoCatalyst.org space for a free seminar on starting a podcast!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalpodcast.com/podcastnews/2010/02/08/meetup-podcasting-101-for-beginners/" target="_blank" >Meetup – Podcasting 101: For Beginners</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1200 1200 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500
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
]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1199 1199 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 So, you have an idea or a product.... now you need a domain name for a website. How do you choose a great domain name? Here are a few ideas...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/how-to-choose-a-domain-part-1.htm" target="_blank" >How to Choose a Domain - Part 1</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1198 1198 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/pros-and-cons-of-rss-feeds.htm" target="_blank" >Pros and Cons of RSS</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1197 1197 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.ben-xo.com/dir2cast/" target="_blank" >dir2cast</a> 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. . http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1196 1196 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1195 1195 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:38:29 -0500 Today you can find a podcast on nearly any subject including: <a href="http://www.jayandjack.com/" target="_blank" >Lost!</a> the hit TV show. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1194 1194 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Many podcasters have a hard time finding sound effects. Here are a some locations for royalty free sound effects for podcasters: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >Digital Sound Effects</a><br /> More <a href="http://www.powerpoint-resources.com/sound-effects.htm" target="_blank" >Sources for Sound Effects</a> <br /> Additional <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/where-to-locate-sound-effects.htm" target="_blank" >Sound FX</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1193 1193 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.catholic.net">Catholic.net</a> launched the Catholicism 101 Podcast. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1192 1192 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 There are already a number of podcasts about the devastation in Haiti<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.oxfamamerica.org/multimedia/audio/oxfam-haiti-update" target="_blank" >OxFam Haiti Podcast</a> <br /> <a href="http://panicdots.com/2010/01/help-haiti-podcast/" target="_blank" >Help Haiti Podcast</a> <br /> <a href="http://blogs.redcross.org.uk/emergencies/2010/01/haiti-podcast-sending-relief-to-survivors/" target="_blank" >Red Cross Haiti Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1191 1191 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:40 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> The Audio Education Center can be accessed at <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm" target="_blank" >http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1190 1190 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Podcast with speeches from <a href="http://mlkihaveadream.podomatic.com/" target="_blank" >Martin Luther King</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1189 1189 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Resources for learning the ins and outs of audio recording and editing.&nbsp;&nbsp;- <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm" target="_blank" >Audio Education Center for Podcasters</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1188 1188 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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?]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1187 1187 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.literacynews.com/2010/01/ilearning-using-an-ipod-to-educate/" target="_blank" >Using an iPod to Educate</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1186 1186 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/186234/podcast_ces_highlights.html" target="_blank" >Consumer Electronics Show podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1185 1185 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1184 1184 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 <i>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.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <a href="http://blog.holtz.com/index.php/weblog/why_i_commit_14_hours_each_week_to_podcasting/" target="_blank" >Shel Horowitz Looks Back on Podcasting</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1183 1183 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/2009-reflections-2010-predictions.htm" target="_blank" >2009 Recap, and 2010 Predictions.</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1182 1182 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Apple has announced its picks for the <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2009/12/31/apples-top-podcasts-of-2009/" target="_blank" >best podcasts of 2009</a>, breaking them out into four categories. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1181 1181 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Top <a href="http://www.dailywireless.org/2010/01/04/top-ten-digital-broadcasting-stories-of-the-decade/" target="_blank" >10 Digital Stories of 2010.</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1180 1180 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has rejected claims that iPods pose an unreasonable risk of noise-induced hearing loss http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1179 1179 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has begun recording and publishing his own podcast internally at Microsoft.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/12/21/steve-ballmer-begins-podcasting-internally-at-microsoft" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1178 1178 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/what-is-podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >What Is Podcasting?</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1177 1177 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/121609-macworlds-favorite-podcast.html?hpg1=bn" target="_blank" >MacWorld Podcast Tools</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1176 1176 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/blog-mistakes.htm" target="_blank" >Mistakes Bloggers Often Make</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1175 1175 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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
]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1174 1174 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 iPods are the <a href="http://learninginhand.com/ipod/clickwheel.html" target="_blank" >perfect teaching tool</a>. iPods are more than just music players. iPods have functionality that can be used in many different ways for teaching and learning. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1173 1173 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Charles Dickens <a href="http://www.ismckenzie.com/2005/12/charles_dickens_a_christmas_ca.html" target="_blank" >Christmas Carol Podcast</a>. or another version of the <a href="http://thepenguinpodcast.blogs.com/podcast/2005/12/coming_on_15_de.html" target="_blank" >Christmas Carol</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1172 1172 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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... <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/video-optimization-part-2.htm" target="_blank" >Video Optimization Part II</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1171 1171 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Scholastic educators put together a <a href="http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752278" target="_blank" >How To Podcast</a> series. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1170 1170 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1169 1169 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 There are many handheld devices and digital<i> gadgets </i>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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/gadgets.html" target="_blank" >Podcasting in the Classroom</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1168 1168 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26431" target="_blank" >NHL Podcasts</a> to follow the National Hockey League. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1166 1166 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Charles Dickens <a href="http://www.learnoutloud.com/Podcast-Directory/Literature/European-Classics/A-Christmas-Carol-by-Charles-Dickens-Audio-Book-Podcast/23094" target="_blank" >Christmas Carol Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1165 1165 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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
]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1164 1164 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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! <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/managing-your-reputation.htm" target="_blank" >Manage Your Reputation Online</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1163 1163 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/11/23/campaign-group-slams-podcasting-patent/" target="_blank" >Podcasting Patent</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1162 1162 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Royalty free <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >Digital Sound Effects</a> for podcasts. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1161 1161 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/video-podcasting-tips-2.htm" target="_blank" >Video Optimization Tips for Podcasters</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1160 1160 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Peoples Choice Podcasting Awards <a href="http://podcastawards.com/" target="_blank" >voting is now open.</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1159 1159 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Video Tutorial that explains <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/videos/how-to-record-audio.htm" target="_blank" >how to record audio for podcasts</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1158 1158 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.sesamestreet.org/podcasts" target="_blank" >Sesame Street has podcasts</a>! 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 <i>octagon</i> and <i>insect.</i> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1157 1157 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-features/44572-apple-plans-iphone-lockdown" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1156 1156 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/videos/what-is-podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >What Is Podcasting?</a> Video tutorial that explains the ins and outs of podcasting. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1155 1155 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Large list of sites that you can <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/submit-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >submit your podcast</a> to. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1154 1154 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 The <a href="http://www.horseradionetwork.com/" target="_blank" >Horse Radio Network</a> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1153 1153 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 PodCamp NH coming up on November 7 - 8, 2009. <a href="http://podcamp.uptownuncorked.com/blog/?page_id=5" target="_blank" >Signup for PodCamp NH</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1152 1152 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Robin Good has posted a fantastic <a href="http://www.masternewmedia.org/guide-to-online-video-for-business/" target="_blank" >guide to online video for business</a>. The article discussed 3 different types of videos: Viral, Conversion and Educational, it is a great read for businesses interested in providing video content!&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1151 1151 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400
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.
]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1150 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/business/media/14mag.html?_r=1" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1149 1149 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 A survey of 16 to 24 year olds has found that 75% of them feel they <i>couldn't live</i> without the internet. <br /> <br /> The report, published by online charity YouthNet, also found that four out of five young people used the web to look for advice. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8305731.stm" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1148 1148 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/audio-recording-videos.htm" target="_blank" >Audio recording and editing video tutorials for podcasters.</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1147 1147 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ow.ly/sBVU" target="_blank" >15 Podcasts that Will Make You Smarter</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1146 1146 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Lawyers working on a $1 billion copyright lawsuit, filed by Viacom against Googles YouTube, may have found evidence that YouTube employees uploaded pirated videos to the site, in order to bump up traffic.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2009/10/06/did-youtube-employees-upload-pirated-videos-to-bump-up-the-sites-traffic/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1145 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 This is just a brief summary of all the different ways one can make money from podcasting.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://mashable.com/2009/10/01/podcast-money-making-tips/" target="_blank" >Money Making Tips for Podcasters on Mashable</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1144 1144 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Videos are the latest marketing channel. In order to make the most of it, optimize the video and increase the exposure it receives. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/video-podcast-tips.htm" target="_blank" >Video Podcast Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1143 1143 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 We have updated the list of sites you can <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/submit-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >submit your podcasts and videos</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1142 1142 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> read the <a href="http://technologizer.com/2009/09/24/making-money-from-podcasting-screencasts-online/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1141 1141 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:08:53 -0400 <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm" target="_blank" >Educational articles and videos</a> for improving audio recordings. <br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1140 1140 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/" target="_blank" >450 carefully selected podcast channels</a> for educational use - ideal for teaching and learning activities with children, young people and educational professionals.<br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1139 1139 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.emaxhealth.com/1275/69/33665/lose-weight-enhanced-podcasts.html" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1138 1138 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.recordforall.com" target="_blank" >RecordForAll</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1137 1137 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >Digital Sound Effects</a> 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 <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >Digital Sound Effects</a> website contains a wide array of sound effects that range from realistic car crashes with screeching brakes to soothing nature sound effects. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1136 1136 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/scitech/7670" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1135 1135 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Public Safety Podcasts:

EMS Podcasts
Firefighting Podcasts
Police Podcasts]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1134 1134 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-for-businesses.htm" target="_blank" >Podcasting for Business</a><br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1133 1133 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=122690&catid=188" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1132 1132 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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 <i>primer</i> for presenters... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/presentation-primer.htm" target="_blank" >Presentation Primer</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1131 1131 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Peoples Choice <a href="http://www.podcastconnect.com/2009/09/2009-podcast-awards/" target="_blank" >Podcast Awards</a> are preparing to open. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1130 1130 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2009/08/21/podcamp-pittsburgh-looking-for-volunteers/" target="_blank" >PodCamp Pittsburgh</a>, being held Oct 10-11, is looking for volunteers.<br /> <br /> PodCamp Pittsburgh is a free community UnConference, run by and for people who create, enjoy, or are interested in learning more about social media. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1129 1129 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 This fall, Universities are being told to prepare for up to 50 percent of classroom seats to be emptied by the swine flu. <br /> <br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1128 1128 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 If you are interested in videocasting this <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/videocasting-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >videocasting tutorial</a> walks you through the basics. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1127 1127 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Growing subscribers of your RSS feed will expand your reach. Put the appropriate effort into marketing your RSS feed, so you can increase adoption and spread the message contained in the RSS feed.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/increase-rss-feed-subscribers.htm" target="_blank" >Increase Podcast Subscribers</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1126 1126 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/08/17/blogtalkradio-will-have-a-huge-guest-this-week-president-obama/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1125 1125 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2009/08/15/no-more-free-audio-podcast-hosting/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1124 1124 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/where-to-locate-podsafe-music.htm" target="_blank" >Where to Locate PodSafe Music</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1123 1123 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/sound-effects-the-power-of-audio.htm" target="_blank" >Sound Effects: The Power of Audio</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1122 1122 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400
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.

complete article
]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1121 1121 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_13010575?nclick_check=1" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1120 1120 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1119 1119 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Podcasting network Wizzard Media today announced that podcast downloads from their network were up by 45% in Q2, compared to 2008.<br /> <br /> 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 http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1118 1118 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/6748" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1117 1117 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 VoloMedia, a podcast analytics, advertising, and distribution company, just received a patent for <i>providing episodic media</i>, 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/company_receives_patent_for_podcasting.php" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1116 1116 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.govtech.com/gt/704923?topic=117688" target="_blank" >Government Technology</a><br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1115 1115 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400
complete article

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.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1114 1114 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Mayor Scott Smith recently discussed his vision for Building a Better Mesa on a new podcast series produced by the Citys Water Resources Department.<br /> <br /> The city of Mesa has launched <a href="http://www.evliving.com/2009/07/23/8606/the-pipline-podcast-series/" target="_blank" >The Pipeline</a>, 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1113 1113 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.
list source]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1112 1112 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Emergency Preparedness podcasts - <a href="http://www.emseducast.com/" target="_blank" >EMS Educast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1111 1111 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/ethicallivingblog/2009/jul/12/cycling-podcasting-audioboo" target="_blank" >Cycle babble: Podcasting on a Bike.</a><br /> If you want share the delights of cycle ride try podcasting from the saddle and mapping the results http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1110 1110 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Large list of <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/mime-types.htm" target="_blank" >mime file types</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1109 1109 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 If your business struggles with consistent communication, take a look at podcasting as a possible solution. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/business-podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >Podcasting Business</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1108 1108 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bspcn.com/2009/07/12/7-iphone-apps-that-can-save-lives/" target="_blank" >7 Life Saving iPod Applications</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1107 1107 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/podcasts/artsedge.html" target="_blank" >Art podcasts</a> from ArtsEdge. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1106 1106 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <a href="http://www.audival.net/2009/podcasting-schedules/" target="_blank" >Podcasting Schedules</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1105 1105 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1104 1104 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://podshifter.com/" target="_blank" >PodShifter</a> speeds up podcast recordings. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1103 1103 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 New <a href="http://www.videopodcasts.tv" target="_blank" >video podcast directory</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1102 1102 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Many turn their PowerPoints into video podcasts so I thought this article might be helpful! <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/create-powerful-powerpoint-presentations.htm" target="_blank" >Tips for Professional Powerful PowerPoint Presentations</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1101 1101 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/going-for-a-recorder/article671323/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1100 1100 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> 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? <br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.yahoo.com/news/zd/20090625/tc_zd/241747" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1099 1099 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/iphone-is-still-the-one-to-beat/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1098 1098 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Podcast production company <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2009/06/24/storyquest-podcast-jobs/" target="_blank" >StoryQuest</a> is seeking multilingual freelance audio producers for <i>flexible part-time work.</i> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1097 1097 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/62856" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1096 1096 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 New PodSafe music site contains royalty free tracks that can be used by podcasters. Check out <a href="http://music.mevio.com/" target="_blank" >Mevio</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1095 1095 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Implementing RSS feeds can be aided by an understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/abcs-of-rss.htm" target="_blank" >ABCs of RSS Feeds</a><br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1094 1094 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 In April, soon after Apple gave labels the ability to set different prices for their songs on iTunes, every track on Pink Floyds <i>Dark Side of the Moon </i>was raised to $1.29.<br /> <br /> 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 <i>Dark Side of the Moon</i> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090621/media_nm/us_online" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1093 1093 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 iHome has introduced iConnect, a new USB keyboard that features a built-in iPod dock. You can plug your iPod into your keyboard. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1092 1092 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=1117" target="_blank" >The Comic Book Podcast Companion</a> is an introduction to the world of comic book podcasts, providing insightful interviews and overviews of nine of the most well-known and popular shows. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1091 1091 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Due to the overwhelming popularity and success of the previous <a href="http://www.sharewarepromotions.com/website-critique.html" target="_blank" >Website Review Webinar</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1090 1090 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/time-management.htm" target="_blank" >Time Management Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1089 1089 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/audio-file-optimization-tips.htm" target="_blank" >Audio File Optimization Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1088 1088 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 This article reviews <a href="http://www.digitalpodcast.com/podcastnews/2009/06/08/10-great-ways-to-make-money-podcasting/" target="_blank" >10 Ways to Monetize a Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1087 1087 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.robotspodcast.com/podcast/2009/05/robots-robot-actors-at-theater.html" target="_blank" >Robots</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1086 1086 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Innovative Language Learning Company has launched of <a href="http://www.chineseclass101.com" target="_blank" >Chineseclass101.com</a>, an online learning system that combines audio and video Podcasts, mobile apps, digital tools and more. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1085 1085 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Learn the ins and outs of using a sound effect to polish your presentation or podcast.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/what-are-sound-effects.htm" target="_blank" >What Are Sound Effects?</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1084 1084 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400
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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1083 1083 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.fbi.gov/rss.htm" target="_blank" >Inside the FBI</a> 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! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1082 1082 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.recordforall.com" target="_blank" >Audio Recording Software</a> allows for you to easily record, and edit audio files. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1081 1081 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 A new website makes it a lot easier for iPhone application developers to market their products. The web site called <a href="http://www.appgiveaway.com/whats_new.html" target="_blank" >AppGiveaway</a> does this by organizing promotional giveaways. These giveaways include a promotional code which allow iPhone applications to be downloaded for free. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1080 1080 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Recent kindergarten graduates Jacob Mullins and Sophia Kiser have already done something few of their peers across Sullivan County schools have done.<br /> <br /> It is something many older students and even some adults have not done.<br /> <br /> At the ripe age of 6, Jacob and Sophia of Miller Perry Elementary School are veteran podcasters.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9014199" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1079 1079 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/tips-for-public-speaking.htm" target="_blank" >Tips for Presenting and Public Speaking</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1078 1078 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.rbr.com/features/ideas-working-now/14804.html" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1077 1077 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Microsoft has added <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/uk/smallbusiness/software-tips/60-second-business-insider.mspx" target="_blank" >podcasts</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1076 1076 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Reuters reports that the Vatican is embracing technology in order to reach young believers. First YouTube, now Facebook and <a href="http://www.radiovaticana.org/en1/rss_feeds.asp" target="_blank" >podcasting</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1075 1075 Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 If you are spending the time and energy to publish a regular podcast, make sure to give it the exposure it deserves. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/how-to-promote-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >How to Promote Podcasts?</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1074 1074 Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 The SIAF <a href="http://www.siavoting.org/pcregister.php" target="_blank" >Peoples Choice Awards</a> 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! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1073 1073 Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> Here are some key points for those venturing into the world of podcasting. <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jftJk4SH4wacVcT7OaoP1ZdVpwhw" target="_blank" >Tips for Amateur Broadcasters</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1072 1072 Mon, 18 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Large number of sites to <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/submit-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >submit podcasts</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1071 1071 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://digiredo.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/how-to-create-a-secure-podcast-channel-for-internal-podcasting/" target="_blank" >Secure Podcasts</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1070 1070 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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 <i>get books</i>, the Kindle Store opens in Apples Safari browser. <br /> <br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1069 1069 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Podcasting is a social media medium, and here are <a href="http://www.bizzia.com/buzznetworker/10-podcasts-on-social-media/" target="_blank" >10 podcasts about social media</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1068 1068 Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Audio book awards, checkout the <a href="http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/2009_audies.html" target="_blank" >Audie Awards</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1067 1067 Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.livescribe.com/" target="_blank" >LiveScribe</a> creators of the Pulse smartpen, have announced a tool that turns your handwritten notes and audio recordings into Flash videos, called <i>pencasts</i>, that you can embed within any Web site or blog. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1066 1066 Thu, 7 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/seo-for-audio-files.htm" target="_blank" >SEO for Audio Files</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1065 1065 Wed, 6 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/where-to-find-sound-effects.htm" target="_blank" >Where to Find Sound Effects for Podcasts</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1064 1064 Tue, 5 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1063 1063 Mon, 4 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400
CDC Swine Flu Podcasts
Johns Hopkins Swine Flu Podcast
NPR Swine Flu Podcast
National Institute of Health Podcast]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1062 1062 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Two tutorials to create <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >podcasts</a> and <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/videocasting-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >videocasts</a>. Easily go through the process of producing media rich podcasts. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1061 1061 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Podcasting content comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Businesses are finding many different and creative ways of incorporating podcasts into their business strategies and marketing plans. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/creative-ways-to-incorporate-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >Creative Ways to Incorporate Podcasts Into Business Strategies</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1060 1060 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 New <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >Sound Effects</a> directory choose from thousands of high quality, royalty free digital sound effects.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digital-sound-effects.com" target="_blank" >Digital Sound Effects</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1059 1059 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/what-can-be-published-using-rss.htm" target="_blank" >What Can Be Published Using RSS Feeds?</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1058 1058 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 43% of Americans are aware of podcasts and 20% have listened to them.<br /> <br /> Growth of iPod and portable MP3 players continues in 35-64 age demo <br /> <br /> According to the <a href="http://www.edisonresearch.com/Infinite%20Dial%202009%20Presentation.pdf" target="_blank" >Edison Research poll</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1057 1057 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> The SBA podcasts, available online at <a href="http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/index.html" target="_blank" >www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/index.html</a>, provide an introduction to a variety of small business topics, and provide useful business information and advice. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1056 1056 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Here is a collection of what we consider <i>must have</i> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/webmaster-toolbox.htm" target="_blank" >Webmaster Toolbox</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1055 1055 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/create-rss-make-rss.htm" target="_blank" >Create RSS | Make RSS Feeds</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1054 1054 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/abcs-of-web-2.htm" target="_blank" >ABCs of Web 2.0</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1053 1053 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.storytellingwithchildren.com/2009/04/09/storytelling-moves-online/" target="_blank" >Art of Storytelling</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1052 1052 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.european-podcast-award.eu/" target="_blank" >European Podcasting Awards</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1051 1051 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1050 1050 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6646729.html?industryid=47078" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1049 1049 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1048 1048 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 The schools fourth- and fifth-grade classes have spent the year in production on the <i>Allenton Podcast News</i>, a loose bi-weekly podcasting series where youngsters develop and record content with the aid of teachers Patricia Garcia and Marilyn Schmitt.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.gmtoday.com/news/local_stories/2009/March_09/03312009_06.asp" target="_blank" >Allenton Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1047 1047 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/videocasting-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >Step by Step Guide to Video Podcasting</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1046 1046 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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?<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/03/26/twitter-blogging-and-podcasts-to-be-added-to-school-curriculum/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1045 1045 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1044 1044 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 There are podcasts about everything these days - here is one on <a href="http://cheatingloverspartnersnspouses.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" >how to spot a lying cheating spouse</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1043 1043 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/20090320/tc_pcworld/iphonedataspeedtooslowlawsuitsaysyes" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1042 1042 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 Here is a collection of what we consider<i> must have </i>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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/webmaster-toolbox.htm" target="_blank" >Webmaster Toolbox</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1041 1041 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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 <i>demoware</i>. 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 <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/iphone_developer_fights_back_against_piracy.php" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1040 1040 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 <i>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. </i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/article/12448/new-media/podcasting-prospects" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1039 1039 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/social-bookmarking-primer.htm" target="_blank" >Social Media Primer</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1038 1038 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 According to reports as a percentage of Internet users, podcast downloaders will grow from 9% in 2008 to 17% in 2013.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1037 1037 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/what-exactly-is-podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >What Exactly is Podcasting?</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1036 1036 Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500 U.S. Small Business Administration has upgraded its <a href="http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/index.html" target="_blank" >podcasts</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1035 1035 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500 A new study <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2009/02/20/why-go-to-class-at-all-lecture-podcast-listeners-outperform-class-attendees/" target="_blank" >Lecture Podcast Listeners Outperform Class Attendees</a> found that students who listen to lectures on podcasts test better than those who listen in class. Average scores of podcast listeners were not stellar - they averaged a C grade or 71 %. But this bested the D average 61% score of students who only heard the test material in the lecture hall. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1034 1034 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <b>What Is Twitter?</b><br /> <br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1033 1033 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://music.qtrax.com/" target="_blank" >Qtrax</a>, 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1032 1032 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Check out the <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/huge-list-podcasting-tools.htm" target="_blank" >Huge List of Podcasting Tools</a> as it has grown. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1031 1031 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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? http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1030 1030 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.learnoutloud.com/" target="_blank" >LearnOutLoud</a> is another example of podcasting in education. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1029 1029 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <i>Increasingly popular as an educational tool, podcasting is gaining ground locally as an instructive instrument in the everyday lives of students and educators. </i><br /> <i>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. </i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/Top-Story.asp?ID=9757" target="_blank" >Podcasting in Education</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1028 1028 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://new.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/iPhone/" target="_blank" >What the Font?</a> is now available for the iPhone. Meaning the iPhone users can now look up font types on their phones. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1027 1027 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 According to <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/2009/02/09/defunct-podcast-startup-podango-seeks-suitors/" target="_blank" >Podcasting News</a>:<br /> <br /> <i>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…</i><br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1026 1026 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://podcamphouston.org/" target="_blank" >Podcamp Houston</a> 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1025 1025 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500
1. Reaping the Podcast Rewards
2. Top Podcast Tips for a Great Sound
3. Mime Types
4. Influence of Technology in Politics
5. Top 10 Podcasting Mistakes of All Time
6. 10 Tips for Launching a Podcast
7. iPod Tutorial (PDF)
8. More Agencies Turn to Podcasting
9.  Tips for Real Estate Video Podcasts
10. The French Do Not Podcast

Enjoy!]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1024 1024 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.yahoo.com/news/zd/20090205/tc_zd/236749" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1023 1023 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Thanks to a three-minute cellphone video posted on Google Video in 2006, four of the companys executives may face jail time in Italy.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.yahoo.com/news/zd/20090203/tc_zd/236631" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1022 1022 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500
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.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1021 1021 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/effective-podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >Effective Podcasting Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1020 1020 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 New <a href="http://www.webmaster-elements.com" target="_blank" >resource for webmasters</a> that contains a variety of search marketing tools and articles. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1019 1019 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Here is the call for papers, for <a href="http://www.sic.org/files/SIC-2009-Call_for_Papers.pdf" target="_blank" >Software Industry Conference</a>. If you are interested in speaking at the conference, please submit an abstract.&nbsp;&nbsp;The conference will be held in Boston MA July 16-18, 2009. Additional details at the <a href="http://www.sic.org/" target="_blank" >Software Industry Conference Website</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1018 1018 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Take an active approach to monitoring the employment industry and its job opportunities by utilizing RSS feeds and alerts.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/rss-feeds-to-locate-jobs.htm" target="_blank" >RSS Feeds to Locate Job Opportunities</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1017 1017 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 We have expanded the list of video websites you can <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/submit-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >submit vodcasts or videocasts</a> to simply scroll down to video submissions. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1016 1016 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Check out the <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/huge-list-podcasting-tools.htm" target="_blank" >huge list of Podcasting Tools</a> we have gathered. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1015 1015 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Treedia Labs, a leading media aggregation and distribution company, announced today the <a href="http://podcast.com/top/2008/" target="_blank" >Top Podcasts of 2008</a> as reported by site statistics of Podcast.com. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1014 1014 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Pope Benedict XVI has launched his own dedicated channel on the popular video sharing website, YouTube. <br /> <br /> Video and audio footage of his speeches as well as news of the Holy See will be posted on the site, the Vatican says. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7846446.stm" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1013 1013 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://tech.yahoo.com/news/nm/20090120/wr_nm/us_apple_china" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1012 1012 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 The US Department of Labor has added <a href="http://www.dol.gov/rss/" target="_blank" >RSS Feeds</a> to their website in addition they offer feeds for the <a href="http://www.bls.gov/feeds/home.htm" target="_blank" >Bureau of Labor and Statistics</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1011 1011 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Interesting post on <a href="http://podcasters.blogspot.com/2004/10/podcasting-and-gps.html" target="_blank" >Podcasting Avenue</a>:<br /> <br /> <i>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.</i> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1010 1010 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Check out the <a href="http://www.rss-specifications.com/huge-list-rss-tools.htm" target="_blank" >Huge List of RSS Tools</a>. Take a look at RSS Tools it is a nice collection of categorized tools and resources for RSS feed management. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1009 1009 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcasting-ideas.htm" target="_blank" >Podcasting Ideas</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1008 1008 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 If you are interested in Videocasting, Vodcasting or Vidcasting check out the new <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/videocasting-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >Videocasting Tutorial</a> to create video feeds. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1007 1007 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Oprah and Apple have announced that her series of podcasts is available through iTunes. Podcasting is officially mainstream ;-) http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1006 1006 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 This is a tutorial that details how to include <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/powerpoint-podcast-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >PowerPoint in RSS Feeds</a>. An alternative is to convert the format of the PowerPoint to video and include it as a video. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1005 1005 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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&nbsp;&nbsp;which students applying to or attending college complete for financial aid.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/News/HESC_Debuts_Its_First_Financial_Aid_Podcast" target="_blank" >HESC Financial Aid Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1004 1004 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1003 1003 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 One of my favorite software developers has put together <a href="http://www.mjtnet.com/kudos.htm" target="_blank" >kudos podcasts</a>. The podcasts include customer testimonials and explanations of how they use Macro Scheduler, an automation tool. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1002 1002 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500
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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1001 1001 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 It appears the <a href="http://www.mideastyouth.com/2009/01/02/podcasting-from-gaza-speaking-with-tarek-badra-in-gaza-chairman-of-the-palestinian-center-for-youth-work/" target="_blank" >podcasting from Gaza</a> Podcast has been brought down due to overwhelming popularity. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#1000 1000 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500
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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#999 999 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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.<br /> <br /> The students learned about poetry, public speaking and technology through reading <i>The Night Before Christmas</i> for a podcast. <br /> <br /> Experiential education through podcasting! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#998 998 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 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?]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#997 997 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Potential podcasting content covers the gamut. With more than millions of podcasts now available, there are few topics that are not covered by this popular communication channel. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/kinds-of-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >Kinds of Podcasting Content</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#996 996 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500
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?


complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#995 995 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 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... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/unique-rss-tools.htm" target="_blank" >Unique RSS Tools</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#994 994 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 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. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#993 993 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The <a href="http://www.podcastawards.com/" target="_blank" >2008 Podcast Award Winners</a> have been announced. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#992 992 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 <i>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.</i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://mypodcastassistant.com/podcasting-it%e2%80%99s-not-just-for-ipods-anymore" target="_blank" >Podcasting is Not Just for iPods</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#991 991 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/social-bookmarking-tips.htm" target="_blank" >Social Bookmarking Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#990 990 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:53:52 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=6527293" target="_blank" >Consumer Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#989 989 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 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.]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#988 988 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Step by step tutorial to create an <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/ffa-itunes-tutorial.htm" target="_blank" >iTunes compatible podcast</a>. Creating a Podcast to publish on your web site or on iTunes Music Store is as simple as 1,2,3. Follow this step-by-step tutorial with clear and precise guidelines. Remember that in addition to audio, there are 2 elements for publishing a Podcast on iTunes Music Store: iTunes specified artwork and an RSS Feed including iTunes Specific Tags.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#987 987 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Todd Cochrane is again running a <a href="http://www.24hrpodcast.com/" target="_blank" >24 hour podcast</a>. The 2008 24 hour Podcast will kickoff on November 22nd at 11am EST and run a full 24 hours non-stop.This years 24 hour Podcast event is to raise money for disabled veterans, they are hoping to raise $3000.00 this year. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#986 986 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Service transforms any RSS feed into an iPhone friendly site. Check out <a href="http://www.doyoufeed.com/us/index.php" target="_blank" >DoYouFeed</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#985 985 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.recordforall.com/recordforall.htm" target="_blank" >Audio editing and recording software</a>. Easily record, and edit audio files for podcasts with software. There is a free trial available for download. <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#984 984 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 This is slightly outdated but still contains some really valuable information for those who have an iPod but struggle with deploying some of the more complex functions. Check out the <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/ipod-tutorial.pdf" target="_blank" >iPod Tutorial</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#983 983 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Here is a great list of <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/mime-types.htm" target="_blank" >mime types</a> for those creating podcasts with different kinds of files in the enclosure field. It is important that if you are creating a podcast or video feed you will need to include the appropriate mime type. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#982 982 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 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. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/effective-podcasting.htm" target="_blank" >Effective Podcasting Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#981 981 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Struggling with the nuances of your iPod? Check out this <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/ipod-tutorial.pdf" target="_blank" >iPod tutorial</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#980 980 Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500
New Apps feed
Updated feed
Current top 100 free apps
Current paid apps]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#979 979 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Startup digital advertising and technology firm VoloMedia, which says it can deliver advertising and measure audience traffic within content that is downloaded to portable devices, has launched a new version of its plug-in product that is compatible with Apples iTunes.

The company, which currently works with publishers MSNBC, Fox News and Public Radio International, says it has an answer to a problem that has stalled the growth of podcast advertising -- namely, how do you track what happens to digital content when it's no longer connected to the Internet?

VoloMedia, formerly the podcast advertising company PodBridge, has created downloadable software that is designed to measure audience activity, such as how many people listen to a particular podcast.]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#978 978 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The nominees of the <a href="http://www.podcastawards.com/" target="_blank" >2008 podcasting awards</a> have been announced. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#977 977 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The Slate of Nominated Podcasts will be Presented via a Live Streamed Event on October 19th at 4PM Pacific Time @ <a href="http://www.podcastawards.com" target="_blank" >PodcastAwards.com </a><br /> <a href="http://www.podcastawards.com" target="_blank" ></a><br /> Founder of the Podcast Awards Todd Cochrane will announce the 220 shows that have made the final voting slate, between now and then there are 44 Podcast listeners independently reviewing the nominated shows, they will be grading and ranking the podcast that have been nominated, each will submit a list of 10 Podcasts for the category they were grading which will be cross checked and validated and a final slate created! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#976 976 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 AC/DC, formed by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young in 1973, is among only a handful of musicians to refuse to put their music on the popular download website, iTunes. AC/DC made the decision as a bid to protect the album format from the Internets emphasis on buying single songs. There new album coming out will not be available on iTunes, you will have to go to Walmart to hear the new album. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#975 975 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.marketingvox.com/how-to-launching-a-solid-podcast-038316/" target="_blank" >These tips for launching an engaging podcast</a> will help you build a loyal and responsive brand audience. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#974 974 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/legaltechnology/pubArticleLT.jsp?id=1202425163749" target="_blank" >Law Technology News</a> has compiled a list of Top 10 podcasts that relate to the legal profession. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#973 973 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400
A few months later, Ralph Mucci, another veteran Essex County wedding videographer, also started a website where newly engaged couples could download shows to their iPods about planning a wedding, choosing a dress, selecting a florist and planning a honeymoon.
He called his site the Wedding Podcast Channel.

Coincidence?

No, say Ehrlich and his wife, Holli.

The Wedding Podcast Network vs. Wedding Podcast Channel case is one of a growing number of website disputes ending up in the courts, said Matt Zimmerman, senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a California-based nonprofit group that specializes in free speech on the internet.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#972 972 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Members of Congress can finally use Web sites like YouTube, after committees in both the House and Senate adopted new rules allowing members to post content outside of the .gov domain, as long as it is for official purposes. <br /> <br /> The House Rules Committee approved the change for the House of Representatives on Thursday, while the Senate Rules and Administration Committee adopted the new rules on September 19. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#971 971 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 A Norway consumer agency said it aims to take computer group Apple to court over what it calls unfair barriers to playing music from the iTunes music store on devices other than Apples iPod. <br /> <br /> Consumer Ombudsman Bjoern Erik Thon told Reuters he hoped other countries would follow the Norwegian example and file their own cases against the U.S. computer giant.<br /> <br /> Thon said on Tuesday that iTunes -- Apples online store for music downloads -- had not met its demands to change its digital rights management (DRM) system to make its music available for all music players.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080930/media_nm/us_apple_norway_itunes" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#970 970 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Sen. Barack Obamas presidential campaign launched an iPhone application on Thursday that turns the vaunted device into a political recruiting tool. <br /> <br /> The most notable feature <i>organizes and prioritizes your contacts by key battleground states, making it easy to reach out and make an impact quickly,</i> according to the software. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10056519-38.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#969 969 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Application developers certainly need some assurance whenever they spend money and time for their creations. According to Jason Snell, the editorial director of Macworld, Apple Inc. is now lacking the transparency that the developers need. Aside from that, the company also does not have enough clarity as well on how they would reject or approve applications that will be available on the App Store. These are the applications that would work on the Apple devices such as the iPod Touch and the iPhone. Jason Snell said that these factors may lead the developers to a point where they would just walk away from creating iPhone Apps.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.iphonestalk.com/developers-may-walk-away-from-the-app-store/" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#968 968 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Attempting to stay current on the latest search engine algorithm changes or search optimization tactics can be overwhelming for webmasters attempting to juggle it all. With this in mind, we've put together a list of the industrys best Search Marketing blogs. These blogs are current and discuss important issues related to search engine optimization and search marketing. Subscribe to the search marketing blogs RSS feeds, or visit their website regularly to stay current regarding the latest search news. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/best-search-marketing-blogs.htm" target="_blank" >Best Search Marketing Blogs</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#967 967 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The latest version (8) of iTunes allows users the ability to define podcast settings for each podcast. Users can now define podcast download and retention sessions for each podcast downloaded. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#966 966 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Developers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the apparent randomness of Apples rejection of software titles submitted to the iTunes store. There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason about what is accepted and what is rejected. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#965 965 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Nominations are open for the <a href="http://www.european-podcast-award.eu/uk/start.html" target="_blank" >European Podcast Award </a><br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#964 964 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The Copyright Board of Canada is considering a law that would tax websites for distributing music and other media -- a move that could be harmful for smalltime podcasters and campus radio stations. <br /> <br /> The tariff was introduced by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), and would only tax sites that distribute or use SOCAN-licensed material. <br /> <br /> The legislation would tax sites 25 per cent of their gross revenue, or 25 per cent of their gross operating expenses, with a minimum monthly fee of $200. <br /> However, the proposal aims to tax non-profit stations, such as campus radio, just 1.9 per cent, and websites 15 per cent. <br /> <br /> Perhaps they ought to stick with <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/where-to-locate-podsafe-music.htm">PodSafe Music</a> up North. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#963 963 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project study, Internet users are shifting their media consumption habits to downloading more podcasts.<br /> <br /> As compared to 2006, where only 7% of users had downloaded a podcast; podcast interest in 2008 has more than doubled, rising to 19%. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.cmswire.com/cms/web-content/podcasting-gains-more-popularity-003094.php" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#962 962 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The Web site MacNN says it has confirmed that there is indeed such a thing as the fourth-generation iPod Nano, which has long been suspected as one of the highlights of Tuesdays <i>Let's Rock</i> event. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#961 961 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 All across the country, park rangers are turning into podcasters. Hundreds of brief audio and video programs are up on park websites and on iTunes giving visitors a new national park experience. People can learn about park resources, take a guided tour, get help planning trips, and, best of all, meet actual rangers. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://presszoom.com/story_145463.html" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#960 960 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400
But it said that the problem was rare, occurring in 0.001% of devices sold between 2005 and 2006 adding there had been no serious injuries or damage.
The comments came after the Japanese government began investigating a possible battery defect in the Nano.

There have been two reports of the music players overheating in Tokyo, scorching nearby paper.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#959 959 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apples iTunes store has been blocked in China for pushing a controversial benefit album.<br /> <br /> The album, <i>Songs For Tibet: The Art of Peace,</i> is a compilation of popular artists including Sting, Alanis Morissette, and Moby. Proceeds from the purchase of the album go to the Dalai Lamas cause. However, the proceeds will not be coming from China if their government has anything to say about it.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2008/08/22/apple-having-itunes-trouble-with-china" target="_blank" >complete article</a><br /> <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#958 958 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Will it be a true podcast or just a clickable MP3?<br /> <br /> <i>In an effort to re-establish open communication with the public, St. Charles School District 303 will soon begin audio Webcasts of its board meetings.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <i>Under the plan, a person could visit the District 303 Web site and click on a link that would begin audio playback of a meeting over the computer.</i> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#957 957 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400
People are going online to get information about all sorts of things, including chronic diseases, said Michelle Johnson, manager of public affairs for Abbott. Podcasting seemed to work particularly well for Crohn's disease.

According to Johnson, many people with Crohns are first diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35—a key demographic for podcast users. It just made sense to create an online educational resource to give patients information in a manner that they are used to searching for.

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Father Roderick Vonhogen, host of the Daily Breakfast and Catholic Insider podcasts and known by some as the original podcasting priest, led a presentation on how to get started in podcasting to go along with the demonstrations that experts were providing outside the exhibition hall at the Georgia International Convention Center. Several hundred people took part in the new media event June 22, which followed the annual Eucharistic Congress of the Archdiocese of Atlanta held June 20-21. The new media event was hosted by Star Quest Production Network.

Assisted by an informative PowerPoint display, Father Vonhögen showed the crowd Catholic Podcasting in Seven Easy Steps.

The first suggestion the Dutch priest offered for anyone interested in starting a podcast was to pick your passion.

additional information]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#954 954 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Students will be able to take a vocational qualification in internet broadcasting from September 2008 thanks to the launch of an NCFE level 1 (GCSE grades D-G) award in podcasting.<br /> <br /> The new qualification from the NCFE (formerly the Northern Council for Further Education) will allow learners to investigate the process of planning, preparing and producing a podcast. <br /> <br /> It aims to help students understand the concepts of podcasting and to develop creative, information technology and communication skills. It will be available in centres across the UK from September 2008.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://education.guardian.co.uk/further/story/0,,2287300,00.html" target="_blank" >additional details</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#953 953 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The <a href="http://www.sic.org">Software Industry Conference</a> is coming to Boston July 17th through 19th, 2008. This exciting event, now in its 18th year, will be held at the Boston Marriott Quincy in Quincy MA. <br /> <br /> The <a href="http://www.sic.org">Software Industry Conference</a> features three days of informative sessions that cover a wide range of subjects of interest to software developers. There will be sessions on marketing, foreign markets, ecommerce, outsourcing development, copyrights and trademarks, and much more. A wide array of individuals involved in online marketing, security, publishing and podcasting are expected to attend. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#952 952 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 This is a quote from a Beijing Newspaper<br /> <br /> <i>Podcasting, which emerged at the end of 2004 in China with the launch of the first site in this regard, is also gaining popularity at a speed faster than that of any other Web service. According to official statistics, there were more than 200 podcasting sites in China in 2006, registering more than 10 million podcasters and having a viewership of 76 million. </i> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#951 951 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Marketing is a three-syllable word that seems so simple, yet encompasses so much. Marketing is a multi-faceted approach to promoting a product or service. Both traditional and unconventional marketing methods have a place in the small business world. Marketing helps small businesses focus on building their brand and identity. <br /> <br /> There are few limitations to marketing options, and the opportunities listed here are just a few that will generally result in a decent ROI (Return On Investment) for most small businesses. That said, do not be afraid to be creative -- no one knows or understands a small business like its owner, so think outside of the box and don't be afraid to experiment. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/ways-to-market.htm" target="_blank" >Innovative Ways to Market</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#950 950 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Podcasting is a viable and interesting new method of communication. Use podcasting to boost your company to the forefront of your industry. Leveraging this powerful communication tool will give you a leg up on the competition. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcast-rewards.htm" target="_blank" >Reaping the Podcast Rewards</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#949 949 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple announced on Monday a much faster iPhone thats half the price of the current model.<br /> <br /> The news is expected to address one of the biggest complaints about the hugely popular iPhone: That its network is too slow. CEO Steve Jobs said the new iPhone, which is based on 3G technology, is 36% faster than top rival Nokias N95 smartphone.<br /> <br /> As Fortune.com first reported, the new 8-gigabyte iPhone will cost $199 and a 16-gigabyte version will cost $299. Jobs says the new iPhone will be available worldwide starting July 11. It will allow up to six hours of Web browsing and five hours of talk time. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/09/technology/applekeynote.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#948 948 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 <a href="http://www.ucast.com/" target="_blank" >uCast</a> will include 10 initial video podcast episodes featuring behind the scenes access to the business of launching an album, producing a video, preparing for a tour, philanthropy, and more. <br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#947 947 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Podcast consumers are more likely to have a college degree and earn in excess of $75,000. They are also more frequent online shoppers and spend more money online than other Americans. These consumers are also adverse to interruption based advertising and use pop up blockers, SPAM filters and other tools to block out commercials.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalpodcast.com/podcastnews/2008/05/30/the-podcast-consumer-in-2008/">Podcast Consumer Profile</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#946 946 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple has started offering movies for sale or rent to UK users of iTunes. <br /> <br /> More than 700 titles will be on offer from the launch date, 100 of which will be available in high-definition. <br /> <br /> Many of the titles on sale for downloading via iTunes will be going on sale on the same day they are released on DVD, said Apple. <br /> New releases cost £10.99 to buy and £3.49 to rent. Movies from the iTunes library cost £6.99 to buy and £2.49 to rent. HD versions cost £1 more. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#945 945 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple fans are waiting with bated breath - and a seemingly unending supply of rumours - for the iPhone Version 2. Version 2 is widely expected to be unleashed at Apples WorldWide Developers Conference that starts on 9 June. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#944 944 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Christians are statistically on par with national norms when it comes to being plugged in to digital technologies and social networks, a new study showed. But the study also found that the countrys faithful is even more in tune with podcasting than other adults are.

Results from a study conducted by The Barna Group showed that 38 percent of evangelicals and 31 percent of other born-again Christians had listened to a sermon or church teaching via podcasts – digital recordings available on the Internet – compared to only 17 percent of other adults.

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Find Religious Podcasts]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#943 943 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The moral is grants are available for podcasting just look around!<br /> <br /> <i>The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation recently announced grant winners receiving a total of $24,000 for educational programs and projects. Of 31 applications for over $61,000, 14 were selected for funding</i> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#942 942 Tue, 27 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple has signed iPhone deals that show it is willing to deviate from its insistence on having only one service provider sell its cell phone in each country. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#941 941 Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Choosing a domain is one of the first steps in establishing an online presence. Changing a domain after-the-fact can be time consuming, and can be harmful to search engine ranking, so it is best to get it right the first time around. Follow these simple steps to select a domain name that will represent your online brand... <br /> <br /> <b>1. Nice Neighborhood </b><br /> Stick with .com or .net domains for businesses, .edu for schools, and .org for non-profit organizations. Some search experts say that any other extensions will have a more difficult time ranking well in the search engines. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/choose-a-domain.htm" target="_blank" >Choose a Domain</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#940 940 Mon, 19 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple Canada is reportedly offering a total of $3.54 million in credits to Canadian iPod owners, in order to settle two lawsuits over the battery life of the portable music players. <br /> <br /> The credits are being offered to owners of first-, second-, or third-generation iPods bought before June 24, 2004.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20080509/tc_cmp/207601211" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#939 939 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Getting started with podcasting is a relatively inexpensive venture. The equipment and software required for podcasting is inexpensive for a business contemplating podcasting as a new marketing and communication adventure. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcast-rewards.htm" target="_blank" >Podcast Rewards</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#938 938 Wed, 7 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 A federal judge ruled Thursday that the American Society of Composers, Artists, and Performers aka ASCAP may be owed as much as $100 million by America Online, Yahoo and Real Networks for the use of copyrighted material in streaming audio on the Web.

In a 153-page decision, U.S. District Court Judge William Conner adopted ASCAPs proposed method for calculating the cost of a blanket license -- a percentage of each companys music revenues, but rejected the organization's pitch for a flat three percent fee, which the court felt was too high.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#937 937 Tue, 6 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple Inc said last Thursday it would begin selling movie downloads on its iTunes service on the same day as the titles are released in DVD form, under agreements with most of the top Hollywood studios. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#936 936 Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 traditional online advertising, and seven times more so than TV ads.
In 2007, podcasts served 18.5 million users in the US — a figure projected to rise to 65 million by 2012.

These tips for launching an engaging podcast will help you build a loyal and responsive brand audience.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#935 935 Fri, 2 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 According to Rogers spokesperson - <b><i>We have a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Canada later this year</i></b>, <b><i>We can't tell you any more about it right now, but stay tuned. This is just one of the many exciting wireless, cable and Internet innovations that you will hear from Rogers over the coming months. </i></b> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#934 934 Thu, 1 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 One of the first agencies to move into podcasting was the Defense Department. It began offering audio downloads of programs on the Pentagon Channel — <a href="http://www.pentagonchannel.mil" target="_blank" >http://www.pentagonchannel.mil</a> — in spring 2005. The channel offers news and documentaries, among other programs. Since then, more than 7.1 million podcasts have been downloaded, said Michael Winnaker, a marketing coordinator for the channel. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://federaltimes.com/index.php?S=3492381" target="_blank" >complete article </a><br /> Other <a href="http://www.government-central.com" target="_blank" >Government Podcasts</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#933 933 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Blogs are now a dime a dozen, and bloggers need to make their blog posts stand out. Developing a blog following is not as easy as it once was. Learn how to write blog posts that attract readers and retain their attention. Follow these guidelines to cultivate readers... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/blog-posts-that-get-attention.htm" target="_blank" >Blog Posts that Get Attention</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#932 932 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 <i>Podcasts are a valuable tool for learning a new language, as demonstrated by a class of seven year-olds at ACS Egham International School. The children grow in confidence as they hear their language skills improve, and teachers have found that podcasts are ideal for reviewing progress across the class.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <a href="http://www.apple.com/uk/education/profiles/egham/" target="_blank" >According to Apple Podcasts Boosts Languages</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#931 931 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 What defines a good podcast? Make no mistake -- there is a difference between a good podcast and a not-so-good podcast. A high-caliber podcast is much more than just decent content. The sound quality, and the way a podcast is recorded, will impact the value of the podcast as well. Podcast structure and pre-planning are also important; do not skimp on the production, as it too can make or break a podcast. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/top-podcast-tips-for-great-sound.htm" target="_blank" >Top Podcast Tips to a Great Sound</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#930 930 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 <b><i>Why are the books on Podiobooks.com free of charge?</i></b> <br /> Many authors do this to get exposure for their work, others do it in the hopes you'll buy their next work in development. Still others simply do it for the sheer joy of writing. And while it's not required, you have the option to donate money to the author of your choice. When you consider that audio books run usually 50% more than their hardcover counterparts... we hope you'll be generous. Authors receive 75% of all the proceeds from the donations from listeners. The smaller portion goes to the maintenance and upkeep of <a href="http://www.podiobooks.com" target="_blank" >Podiobooks.com</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#929 929 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 While it may still be debatable whether all the major search engines currently employ a duplicate content penalty, all have made it abundantly clear that they do not have any desire to provide search results that rehash the same content over and over. Actively avoid any potential penalties by taking a proactive approach to building unique content. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/avoid-duplicate-content-penalties.htm" target="_blank" >Avoid Duplicate Content Penalties</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#928 928 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 The 2008 Software Industry Conference will be in Boston, Massachusetts at the Boston Marriott Quincy from July 17-19, 2008 for another exciting <a href="http://www.sic.org" target="_blank" >Software Industry Conference</a>. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#927 927 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Apple Inc. says a new consumer study shows its iTunes online music store vaulted past Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in February to become the top overall music retailer in the U.S. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#926 926 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500
But well before Sigler revealed podcasting as a new frontier for book promotion, the San Francisco author was rebuffed hundreds of times by major publishers. Siglers science fiction-horror thrillers attracted little attention.

That changed in 2005, when he offered his first novel, Earthcore, as a free, downloadable 22-episode podcast on iTunes and his own Web site.. A few hundred early listeners soon swelled to 5,000. By the time he posted Ancestor and The Rookie, his second and third books, which he also narrated, he had 30,000 digital disciples.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#925 925 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://thwt.org/index.html" target="_blank" >The Center for Teaching History with Technology,</a> a resource created for teachers looking to incorporate technology into their classrooms! THWT aims to help K-12 history and social studies teachers incorporate technology effectively into their courses.<br /> <br /> Find resources for history and social studies lesson plans, activities, games and quizzes that incorporate technology. Explore inquiry-based lessons, activities, and projects. See examples for United States History and World History courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology includes RSS and Podcasting! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#924 924 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500 This is&nbsp;&nbsp;a UK directory to locate quality podcasts from over <a href="http://www.recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/" target="_blank" >440 carefully selected podcast channels for educational use</a> - ideal for teaching and learning activities with children, young people and educational professionals.<br /> <br /> Another educational directory that includes both <a href="http://www.educational-feeds.com" target="_blank" >educational feeds and podcasts</a> is Educational Feeds. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#923 923 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500 You can use software to create an iTunes compatible podcast. The software will automatically encode the podcast feed for you. Use <a href="http://www.feedforall.com" target="_blank" >FeedForAll</a> to build the iTunes compatible podcast (there is both a Windows and a Mac version). There is a <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/itunes-tutorials.htm" target="_blank" >tutorial</a> that will walk you through setting up an iTunes compatible podcast. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#922 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The CEO of <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080325/ap_on_hi_te/germany_sony_bmg_online_music" target="_blank" >Sony BMG Music Entertainment</a> says that the company is developing an online music subscription service that would give users unlimited access to its music and be compatible with a host of digital music players. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#921 921 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Podcast Secrets is a program designed to teach business owners how to use the power of podcasts to grow their businesses. In fact, Alex Mandossian has said that he will, <i>show you how to recession-proof any information marketing business via the power of Podcasting.</i><br /> <br /> Taught by Alex Mandossian and Paul Colligan, this <a href="http://www.podcastsecretsteleseminar.com" target="_blank" >six-week course</a> is a blueprint that provides strategies, best practices, tools and techniques to help book authors and publishers, coaches, consultants, information marketers, independent professionals and entrepreneurs to navigate their way through the details of podcasting.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#920 920 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500 France is protecting itself from the dreaded English language by banning the terms <i>fast-food</i> and <i>podcasting. </i><br /> <i></i><br /> <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=530403&in_page_id=1811" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#919 919 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The sound quality, and the way a podcast is recorded, will impact the value of the podcast as well. Podcast structure and pre-planning are also important; do not skimp on the production, as it too can make or break a podcast. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/top-podcast-tips-for-great-sound.htm" target="_blank" >Top Podcasts for a Great Sound</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#918 918 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The use of technology can define the success or failure of a business. This is no more evident than in the real estate industry. Realtors who flocked to the latest technologies, adopted them, and applied them in order to enhance and sell property, are still prospering. <br /> <br /> Using the latest technology, realtors can show a homes finest attributes via Video Podcasting. Video Podcasting is a compelling distribution channel that allows realtors to reach a large audience while showcasing a properties best features. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.podcasting-tools.com/real-estate-video-podcasts.htm" target="_blank" >Tips to Create Real Estate Video Podcasts</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#917 917 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:00:01 -0500 Audio recording and podcast creation software. <a href="http://www.recordforall.com" target="_blank" >RecordForAll</a> and <a href="http://www.feedforall.com" target="_blank" >FeedForAll</a> makes it simple to record audio files, layer audio files, edit audio files and publish podcast feeds. Create iTunes compatible podcasts! <br /> <br /> <a href="http://http://www.software-dod.com/2nd-chance-podcasting-bundle.htm" target="_blank" >10% off Podcasting Bundle for a Limited Time</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#916 916 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Amid ongoing competitive pressure from Facebook, MySpace is taking its latest shot at entering the music business as other social networking peers, such as Last.fm and imeem, are making big audience gains with ad-supported music offerings. <br /> <br /> <br /> According to sources, MySpace is planning a service that would combine free ad-supported music listening with paid MP3 downloads and music subscriptions. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#915 915 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Bonuan Gueset this city is now into podcasting, a first among jails nationwide, for wider information dissemination about the activities of the inmates and their ongoing projects, via the Internet. Jail Senior Inspector Roque Constantino Sison III, jail warden told The STAR Thursday that the Dagupan City Jail podcast was launched on Feb. 24, 2008 with initial uploads of his local radio interview about developments inside the jail as well as his third return as jail warden here which he had helped become the Grand Slam awardee as Best City Jail nationwide in 2002, 2003 (as back to back awardee as Best City Jail Warden) and in 2004.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Sison said they are maximizing the internet connection provided by the city government by having this undertaking free of charge with the assistance of Bill, an inmate from Anda, Pangasinan who is adept in the information technology as well as in design and concept.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=110732" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#914 914 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 If you think that iPods are used just for listening to music, you obviously have not been keeping up with the latest technology. The Apple-developed music player now features all kinds of accessories to help you study better, and now other companies are in a rush to get their designs in sync with the iPod. Pre-teens, college kids and even adults are taking advantage of the educational benefits an iPod affords them. From downloadable podcasts to just-for-iPod study guides and applications, learning on the go has never been easier. To find out about the many different ways you can transform your iPod into a learning device, check out our list below.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/100-ways-to-use-your-ipod-to-learn-and-study-better" target="_blank" >100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#913 913 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Finding themselves without a red carpet home after their deal with TV Guide Network went south, Joan and Melissa Rivers are still pressing forward with their catty Oscar fashion quips on a site called <a href="http://www.stylist.com" target="_blank" >Stylelist.com</a>. Their barbs are available via a podcast! http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#912 912 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The battle for smartphone supremacy is about intensify after Apple Inc. said last week that developers will learn the details needed to create third-party software for its iPhone.<br /> <br /> Apples move is viewed by analysts as a way to bolster sales of the massively popular smartphone, which have been declining lately. But its mention yesterday of additional enterprise features may have serious implications for Research In Motion BlackBerry devices.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=339263" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#911 911 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Using Blog Posts to get ideas for Podcasts:

The best blogs and feeds are those that contain unique, fresh, compelling, content. So where do these prolific posters get their ideas? I talked to a handful of bloggers to determine where their inspiration originated for their content.

Not surprisingly, ideas for blog posts or RSS feed items originate or are influenced by other web content. The following are venues for finding your online muse: ]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#910 910 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Analyze your web logs to determine the source of your web traffic. Everyone who understands Internet Marketing will tell you to analyze your web logs... but what does that really mean? What particular things should you pay attention to when analyzing your web logs? <br /> <br /> <a href="http://http://www.small-business-software.net/web-log-analysis.htm" target="_blank" >Web Log Analysis</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#909 909 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500
Jon Lech Johansen became the enfant terrible of the DRM industry when he released software which cracked the encryption codes on DVDs, aged just 15.

His firm, DoubleTwist, has now released software allowing users to share digital media files across devices.

It would allow songs bought on Apple iTunes to be shared on other devices.

complete article]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#908 908 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3c962c1798fe42075980" target="_blank" >Teacher Tube</a> takes students beyond the confines of text books and a group of 6th graders explain podcasting in their own words. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#907 907 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The <a href="http://www.virginiapodcast.net" target="_blank" >Virginia Podcasting Network</a> is a collection of podcasts from all across the Commonwealth, with a primary focus on state politics, history, and culture. You can listen to our archive at your computer, or subscribe to the site via-e-mail or by RSS.<br /> <br /> The site is produced by Sean Tubbs, an audio producer and the president of Wordcast Productions, an audio production company based in Charlottesville. Tubbs is also the founder of the Charlottesville Podcasting Network, a site launched in February of 2005 as a producer of original programming and an aggregator of other audio and video programs produced in Central Virginia.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#906 906 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The U.S. podcast audience hit 18.5 million in 2007 and is on track to increase 251 percent to 65 million in 2012, eMarketer estimates.<br /> Out of the 65 million listeners, 25 million will be active users who tune in once a week. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2008/02/06/podcasting-audience-to-reach-65-million" target="_blank" >complete article</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#905 905 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 This software increases productivity for any online business. <a href="http://www.software-dod.com/directaccess-deal-of-the-day.htm" target="_blank" >Direct Access</a> is a powerful speed typing software to create global text templates, available in any application, and define your abbreviation list only once. You just type the abbreviation and Direct Access automatically expands it into the full phrase for you. With Direct Access, any piece of information is always available just by typing a few keystrokes. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#904 904 Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The US podcasting market has steadily been increasing in size over the last couple of years and is expected to double within the next two years to almost 38 million people, according to eMarketer. With these kinds of numbers, podcasters and advertisers are starting to look into ways to generate more revenue through video ads.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/podcasting_becoming_more_popular.php" target="_blank" >complete article on Read Write Web</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#903 903 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 A website template is a ready-made HTML layout for webmasters. Typically, webmasters need to only edit the text and links in the HTML page, and they can then have a website up and running in a very short amount of time. Web templates make the creation of a website easier and faster. Web templates are easy to edit and customize using an HTML editor. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/web-design-qa.htm" target="_blank" >Web Design Questions and Answers</a><br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#902 902 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Easily find <a href="http://www.religious-podcasts.net" target="_blank" >religious podcasts and online sermons</a> in the Religious Podcast Directory. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#901 901 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 China vowed on Sunday to improve the <i>grave situation</i> of music piracy in the country, as it hosted the annual music industry event here to learn and exchange ideas with companies from around the world. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#900 900 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 A revamped online file-sharing service aims to woo legions of music fans by offering unlimited, free song downloads that are compatible with iPods, and all with the blessing of major recording companies. <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.qtrax.com/" target="_blank" >Qtrax</a>, which makes its debut Sunday, is the latest online music venture counting on the lure of free music to draw in music fans and on advertising to pay the bills, namely record company licensing fees. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#899 899 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Software Deal of the Day offers one software application for sale every day at a significantly discounted price.

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]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#898 898 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Feed Editor is the perfect solution for you!

By using this software, it is not necessary to be a computer science guru with in-depth knowledge of internet technologies. Instead,  RSS Editor makes work with RSS feeds incredibly simple. Just input the relevant RSS feed and the rest of the work is finished by Feed Editor.

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Additionally, unlike similar programs the FeedForAll Feed Editor supports all enclosure fields and is designed for podcasters. With a built-in wizard for iTunes tags!!!]]> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#897 897 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Apple announced a major software upgrade for the iPod touch, making the best iPod into even more -- the world's best Wi-Fi mobile device. iPod touch customers already have the most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari, and now Apple is adding five more great mobile applications -- Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#896 896 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 <i>There is nothing worse than watching an embarrassingly amateur video that has otherwise good content. The sad truth is is no matter how great the content might be, if it looks or sounds bad nobody will watch it.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <a href="http://www.blogbloke.com/common-podcasting-mistakes/" target="_blank" >10 VideoPodcasting Tips</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#895 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 <a href="http://jobsinpods.com/" target="_blank" >Jobs In Pods</a> is an audio job board. Unlike the traditional job boards you are used to visiting, Jobs in Pods is a place to actually hear from the employers themselves through audio interviews with their HR managers/employees.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#894 894 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Online retailer Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday its digital music store will now offer songs from Sony BMG Music Entertainment without copy-protection technology, or digital rights management. <br /> <br /> Amazon said the deal makes it the first retailer to offer customers DRM-free songs from all four major music companies in the MP3 format. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#893 893 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Can, and will, the next generation of politicians exploit the communication mediums available to them? Will the new communication mediums have the power to influence public opinion? Will politicians be the victims of technology, or will they use it to their benefit? Will one party benefit from the use of the technology more than another? All reasonable questions, considering the role technology plays in todays society. <br /> <br /> The staggering distribution numbers, through channels like iTunes, YouTube, or podcasting websites, indicate that technology could play a critical role in the upcoming elections. Technology could be the deciding factor in the 2008 US Presidential race, and while distribution has never before been as accessible as it is to today's politicians and political candidates, politicians have far less control over the news and media than their counterparts in previous years. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.feedforall.com/influence-of-technology.htm" target="_blank" >Technologies Influence on Politics</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#892 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Forget the glossy brochures: Universities are going Web 2.0 -- podcasting, blogging and streaming video -- to recruit todays wired high schoolers.<br /> <br /> <i>It is not about staying ahead of the students, it is about keeping up with them, but without seeming desperate to be hip,</i> David Hawkins, director of public policy and research for the National Association for College Admission Counseling, told The Boston Globe.<br /> <br /> A University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth study in the fall showed that colleges are moving faster than Fortune 500 companies in adopting Internet technologies such as social networks and message boards, the paper said.<br /> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#891 891 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Everything you wanted to know—plus a few things you had not even thought to ask—on how to best bring the technology into K-12 curriculum. <a href="http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21814" target="_blank" >Building a Better Podcast</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#890 890 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Podcasting is arguably one of the most important developments in the way that audio and visual media is consumed for a very long time and present a new type of online media delivery.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.999today.com/technology/news/story/33602.html" target="_blank" >Podcasting Guide</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#889 889 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 The lens through which viewers receive their news has changed. The images of struggle are no longer frozen in time; technology has helped preserve and personalize these conflicts by producing moving tributes to the conflicts of humankind. <br /> <br /> The strife and internal conflicts that marred the globe in 2006 continued into 2007: Mynamar (Burma), Palestine and Lebanon all continue to struggle with internal conflicts in their borders. The differences between 2006 and 2007 are not obvious; however, under close examination, it is evident that several external struggles have been transformed into internal conflicts. In 2006, many countries attempted to influence their neighbors. This was evident with Iran attempting to influence the turmoil in Iraq, and Syria attempting to control Lebanon. Both struggles have evolved into internal personal conflicts in 2007. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/2008-predictions.htm" target="_blank" >2007 A Year in Review</a> http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm#888 888 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500