“User-generated” podcasts and Internet media are one of the biggest threats to mainstream media, according to a survey of media and entertainment executives released today. In its annual survey of senior executives in the media and entertainment industry, Accenture examined the growth strategies of companies across the landscape of advertising, film, music, publishing, radio, the […]

Organizers have announced podcast nominees for the 11th Annual Webby Awards. Nominees include: Guardian Unlimited NPR Scientific American Spout The Onion A full list of all nominees in more than 100 categories can be found at the Webby Awards site. Winners will be announced on May 1st. The Webby Awards is presented by the International […]

Today, representatives of the SaveNetRadio coalition announced the launch of a campaign to fight increased fees for webcasters. The coalition of Internet radio listeners, music labels, artists, and webcasters was formed in response to a March 2nd ruling by the Copyright Royalty Board that raised the fees webcasters pay to play music online by 300-1200 […]

Blue Raven Technology today announced that they have a full line of iPod replacement battery kits for the 1st through 4th generation iPod, Video iPod and iPod Mini, available immediately. According to the company, the new batteries have increased capacity of up to 30%. The batteries come with instructions and the tools necessary for DIY […]

Today at the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference, Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Silverlight, a new cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering media and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web. Silverlight integrates with existing Web technologies to provide higher-quality experiences with lower costs for media delivery. The plug-in offers consistent experiences to both Macintosh and […]

The International Podcasting Expo, an virtual expo being held online April 20-21, 2007, will offer over 35 audio/visual educational sessions led by podcasters from around the world. Sessions include: introductions to recording, editing and mixing audio using free programs such as Audacity, Wavepad and Mixpad; an introduction to video production using Techsmith‚Äôs Camtasia; and information […]

Marshall Electronics has introduced the MXL USB.008, a low noise USB large gold diaphragm cardioid condenser mic for the broadcast industry. The mic uses low noise electronics and the latest in enhanced digital conversion techniques for pristine audio quality. The mic uses MOGAMI cable for the internal analog wiring to bring out the maximum definition. […]

Nady Systems has introduced a new USB microphone‚Äîthe USB-24M. The mic connects directly into any computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) input port for plug-and-play operation with most DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. The USB-24M is designed for recording vocal tracks or voice-overs on your computer or for online communication. The mic features a […]

According to an AppleInsider report, the market for iPods is so large that the company will eclipse the 350 million Walkmans that Sony sold in the 80’s and 90’s to sell half a billion iPods. “During Sony‚Äôs 15-year reign with the Walkman, the company sold over 350 million units, and we believe that Apple‚Äôs addressable […]

Apple plans to launch new iPods featuring Wi-Fi in the second half of 2007, according to information from suppliers. Universal Scientific Industrial (USI) will produce the Wi-Fi modules and Foxconn will perform as the OEM system assembler.USI will begin shipments later in April, while Foxconn may do so in the third quarter, the sources pointed […]