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05/30/2012 Competitive Intelligence for Webmasters Some companies compete by getting into the minds of their competitors. Competitive Intelligence is the process of collecting information about competitors in a competitive environment. These tips and tricks will help marketers better understand competitive intelligence, and how to effectively compete in their marketplace. Individuals and companies use a variety of methods to gain information about their competitors. Some methods are controversial, and may even be considered unethical, but it is important that you are aware of them. Even if you don't want to use the questionable tactics yourself, it is important that you and your staff understand them, so you can be prepared and protected if your competitors decide to use them to learn your company strategies or secrets. Competitive Intelligence

05/29/2012 Podcasting Software Podcasting Software that: - records audio files - edits audio files - overlay tracks to make a professional recording - add effects and music to audio recordings - save files as MP3, WAV, or WMA Podcasting Software Download

05/25/2012 Adapt or Suffer Small businesses tend to be more agile than large corporations, but in order to take advantage of that strength, they must be willing to adapt with changing times in order to prosper and survive. This is especially true when faced with a difficult economic climate. Look at some of the corporate giants that have failed to adapt as the market needs changed. For example, Kodak failed to adapt to the digital media market quickly enough, and sadly they faced the consequences. Likewise, KAO Disc Duplication went by the wayside when the software industry moved from floppy discs to CDs, while KAO failed to make the move with the market. The list of business powerhouses that have failed, or found themselves struggling just to survive, is a long one. Adapt or Suffer

05/24/2012 How to Conduct a Podcast Interview? Conducting a successful podcast interview can be a tricky proposition for a podcaster starting out. Once you have determined individuals that will appeal to your target audience contact potential interviewees and arrange a time to conduct the interview. Following this guide will insure that the interview goes off without a hitch. 1. Prepare Questions in Advance Prepare a list of questions prior to the interview, contemplate possible follow-up questions based on the expected responses. Create a list of notes along with the questions that are accessible during the interview and will help you direct the conversation. How to Conduct a Podcast Interview

05/23/2012 How to Choose Domains 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... How to Choose Domains

05/22/2012 Set Your Podcast Up for Success As podcasts increase in popularity, listeners have more choices. So while you might be ahead of the competition, you should still be thinking about ways that you can make your podcast unique and stand out from similarly themed podcasts. Set Your Podcast up For Success

05/21/2012 Podcast Distribution There is no doubt that iTunes is currently the best way to distribute your podcasts. After all, almost everybody downloads podcasts via this very popular Apple service. What other podcast distribution sites? Yes, contrary to what most people know, there are actually quite a good number of other podcast distribution sites out there. complete article Additional Podcast Submission Sites

05/18/2012 Get Featured on iTunes Being featured on iTunes Stores Podcasts home page is a big deal. Just a day on the homepage can guarantee you thousands of new listeners. To be featured by iTunes, podcasts must have: 1. An attractive, original image that does not include the iPod or other Apple-branded content (Must also adhere to Apple’s image specs). 2. A robust and accurate description for the podcast and all related episodes. 3. A valid author listed. 4. Proper language, category, and explicit tagging.

05/17/2012 How to Choose a Podcast Guest Guest selection is very important because no matter how good your podcasts concept may be or how good a host you might be, the guest will definitely make or break each episode. For one, you should choose a guest that is popular or well known to your intended audience. No matter how knowledgeable a guest might be, if the guest is a nobody then you be pretty sure that the podcast would not draw that many listeners. complete article

05/16/2012 Is Podcasting Part of Social Media? To answer this question properly we have to ask, how exactly does one define social media? Is it a bunch of websites that allow people to connect? Is it a new wave or new media form that is sweeping the world? Is it just Facebook and Twitter? Let’s look at how Merriam-Webster defines social media - forms of electronic communication as Web sites for social networking and microblogging through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content as videos. The truth is social media can be defined a lot of different ways and in many different forms. So lets look at what social media is not: it is not news, it is not TV, it is not radio, it is not magazines, and its not even a generic website. Social media is not the sound, it is the instrument, or a better way to put it, it’s the 2-way channel or medium through which we communicate. complete article

05/15/2012 Audio Community Is Transforming Storytelling A first wave of thinking about radios transition to the web seemed to be simply how to make audio files that were produced for broadcast available online. Then there was podcasting, a unique digital distribution mechanism that opened up new audiences and forced a rethinking of format. Increasingly, reporters have been asked to produce text in tandem with their audio pieces, plus images or slideshows that illustrate the sound. The problem with all of these approaches is that they are looking to translate traditional audio practices for online instead of thinking about what unique characteristics drive the web and how audio can inform these. complete article

05/14/2012 Clarity of Voice The clarity of your voice is just as important as the quality of your microphone, and theres a surprising little trick on taking car of your fragile vocal cords: though it may sound strange, try sucking on salt one hour before broadcasting. The taste might not sound so appealing, but it will help clear up your vocal cords and you’ll be ringing like a bell across the airwaves. complete article

05/12/2012 Employee Podcasts There are so many employees who prefer a quick hit of information in verbal form.  With hundreds of email coming in each day, key HR messages can tend to get buried and possibly never opened.  When thinking about your internal communication strategy, it is key to build in other ways to have the key messages heard. HR is tasked with communicating throughout the year on a variety of topics.  Consider: Leadership meetings and updates Annual benefit enrollment Performance review process Merit increase information Local office initiatives Charitable giving updates and opportunities

05/11/2012 Top iPhone Browsers for 2012 The Apple iPhone comes with its own browser; but besides Safari, many alternative browsers for the smartphone have been released these last few years and some are even better than Apples native browser. Here are some that made it to our Top iPhone Browsers this year. complete article

05/10/2012 Distance Education Podcasting From an educational perspective the use of podcasts are limitless. Since creating podcasts is fairly easy and inexpensive, instructors can easily use them for delivery of supplemental information or review of previously covered material. Podcasts can also be used for acquiring new and supplemental knowledge from expert sources on the web. Listening to podcasts provides learners with different learning activities in addition to readings and lectures thus reaching a wider audience and supporting a broader range of learning styles. complete article

05/09/2012 iPhone Rumors Apple insider iLounge is reporting that the Cupertino, Calif., based company is abandoning the long-rumored teardrop-shaped iPhone 5 in favor of another glass-bodied design. According to the report, the new iPhone will sport a longer and thinner look than the iPhone 4 and 4S, with approximate screen measures being listed as 4-inches from the smaller 3.5-inches.

05/08/2012 How To Use Podcasting To Become Well Known In Your Market Some online marketers seem to have the mistaken assumption that in order to do podcasting you need a lot of technical ability or skills. Other marketing methods, such as video marketing, have caused so many to not even consider using the all-audio podcast. If you stop and think about it, you can derive a good many benefits from the power of a podcast. Marketing diversity is highly advisable for any business, and that is just one huge reason to take a serious look at podcasting. complete article

04/25/2012 Podcast Logo Designs Great innovative podcast logo designs.

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