Pluggd is a new podcast directory that lets users to discover, listen to, and share podcasts. The site creators hope to make exploring podcasts easier to bring them to a broader audience. “We believe that podcasting has tremendous potential, but it is currently too difficult for average people to find podcasts they are interested in […]

Nielsen Media Research has announced ambitious plans to support electronic measurement of media use across all platforms, including MP3 players, cellphones, online video and out-of-home TV viewing. The “Anytime Anywhere Media Measurement” (A2/M2) initiative will be based on tracking via portable electronic measurement tools and its Nielsen/NetRatings software. Nielsen plans to start this summer installing […]

The PodLounge, a podcast directory and community site, has announced the launch of a version of the site tailored to Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) users. The site is designed to provide PSP users easy access to podcasts.‚ÄúThe frustrating aspect about using a PSP as a media device for podcasts until now has been the difficulty […]

Podcasting comedian Ricky Gervais is claiming to have beaten his own his own record for the most downloaded podcast ever. Earlier in the year, his podcast landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records with an average of 261,670 downloads per episode.But people didn’t stop downloading the show once he got the record. So […]

City of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has introduced the Citycast, a new podcast designed to share information on important services and programs offered by the City of Boston. The first episode of the City of Boston podcast is focused on Aim for Peace, Boston’s gun buy back program, and a new anti-violence song by […]

Nokia has officially introduced the beta release of the Nokia Podcasting Application, designed to make it easy to discover and download podcasting content on the go. Available for the Nokia N91 and other Nokia S60 3rd edition devices, the lets users find and download supported audio and video podcasts directly to Nokia Nseries phones. “Podcasting […]

Mobasoft has introduced a free version of its MyChingo audio comment system that will record up to two minutes of audio. MyChingo provides an audio comment system to bloggers and podcasters without requiring them to download software or purchase expensive equipment.‚ÄúWe‚Äôve seen how much added value the audio comment system has created for our members,‚Äù […]

iPod software developers Coolgorilla wants you to get with Parisian babes. They’ve released a new free iPod French Translator that promises to help. “Want to ask the stunning Parisian Brunette if you can buy her a drink?” they ask. “Easy! Simply select the phrase from the Menu in English, play the French translation and you‚Äôre […]

The Montel Williams Show has announced that it will be offering free commentary and original content as a podcast starting June 26.Montel Anytime will include commentary from the show’s producers, follow-up interviews with guests and new material from Williams. It will also draw on the talk show’s guest experts for advice. Melanie McLaughlin, who executive-produces […]

We’re on location at the Corporate Podcasting Summit, being held June 20 ‚Äì 21 in San Francisco. The event, described as Enterprise Podcasting 101, is intended to provide podcasters and businesses the latest information on business podcasting. We’ll have highlights from the Summit over the next few days.