Podcasting

Google Audio Ads Now Beta Testing, Could Be Huge

Dec 8th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Making Money with Podcasts, Podcasting Services

Google has an update today on Bringing radio advertising to Google advertisers. Google has recently begun a U.S. beta test of Google Audio Ads with a small group of AdWords advertisers. “Google Audio Ads brings efficiency, accountability, and enhanced ROI to radio advertising by providing advertisers with an online interface for creating and launching radio […]



Podooch Wants To Make Podcasting, Video Podcasting Easy

Dec 8th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Hosting, Podcasting Services, Video Podcasts

Sonique, a London-based technology company has launched Podooch, a website designed to let anyone create a podcast without the need for technical knowledge or specialized software. The site lets anyone with a web-connected computer upload a podcast or video podcast in minutes, and turn it into a podcast. The site gives users full management of […]



Just In Time For The Holidays: Handel’s Messiah On Electric Guitar

Dec 8th, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Quickies

The holidays are coming, and you’ve probably been wondering – “What would Handel’s Messiah sound if it was played by hundreds of electric guitars?” Fortunately, Dan Sindel’s Symphonic Guitars podcast has the answer. “This is my 2006 demo release,” notes Sindel, “which is comprised of almost 500 individual guitar tracks (Electric, Acoustic, Nylon and 12 […]



Corporate Podcast Summit Coming to Europe

Dec 4th, 2006 | By | Category: Corporate Podcasts, Podcasting Events

The Corporate Podcasting Summit Europe has announced seven industry case studies that will be featured at the March 19-20, 2007 UK podcasting show. First Direct Bank will discuss how their podcasting campaign is helping them maximise the online channel, build relationships with customers and add to their bottom line PricewaterhouseCoopers will outline how companies can […]



Kevin Rose + Beer = More iPhone Rumors

Dec 4th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players, Mobile Podcasting

What do you get when you mix Diggnation’s Kevin Rose with beer? Details on the upcoming Apple iPhone. According to Kevin, there are two models, 4 GB and 8 GB, priced at $249 and $449, with support for multiple carrier systems. The device will feature a slide-out keyboard, a touch screen and two batteries (one […]



Britcaster Podcast Forum Closing

Dec 4th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Citizen Media, How to Podcast

UK podcast forum Britcaster will be closing December 15th, according to a post at Blogger News Network. Neil Dixon the man behind it, who now works for Adam Curry and Ron Bloom‚Äôs PodShow in the UK, has decided to pull the plug after two years.Dixon cited reasons of having insufficient time available to manage the […]



Is Podcasting’s 15 Minutes Almost Up?

Dec 2nd, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Citizen Media, Commentary, Podcast Distribution, Podcasting Research, Podcasting Statistics

MarketingShift is reporting that podcasting’s 15 minutes of fame is almost up. “Podcasting probably will never become an ‘impact media’ like online video or satellite radio, and deservedly so,” says MarketingShift’s John Gartner. “The multitude of independent podcasters will scratch and claw for the occasional hour when people want to hear about a niche of […]



Griffing Ships iTalk Pro iPod Recorder

Dec 2nd, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Mobile Podcasting, Podcasting Hardware

Griffin Technology has announced that its new iTalk Pro, an accessory that turns an iPod into a CD-quality audio recorder, is shipping. The iTalk Pro plugs directly into the iPod’s dock connector. One-touch operation is designed to let users concentrate on what they’re hearing, instead of how to operate the equipment. iTalk Pro can record […]



1&1 Internet Intros Blogging, Podcasting Tools

Dec 1st, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Hosting, Podcasting Services

1&1 Internet has launched two new tools to help publishers create blogs and podcasts. The 1 &1 Blog tool, bundled with the company’s hosting package, is aimed at first time bloggers. It features a posting and commenting interface, the ability to change the template design and drag-and-drop image posting. 1&1 RSS Creator allows customers to […]



UNESCO Selects Video Podcast Grant Winners

Dec 1st, 2006 | By | Category: Citizen Media, Educational Podcasts, Making Money with Podcasts, Video Podcasts

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has announced that ten proposals for video podcast productions from ten countries have been selected to receive production grants. More than one hundred proposals were received from close to fifty countries in response to an open call for submissions last September. The proposals were studied by […]