
Podcast your Business
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What
is a Podcast?
Put simply, a Podcast is a way of subscribing to content
over the Internet. It’s name is taken from the
words ‘Broadcast’ and ‘iPod’. A podcast is basically a
downloadable file containing 'Episodes'. Podcast Episodes
can be either Audio (mp3/m4a) or Video Based
(mov/mpg)
Subscribe to a Podcast
New episodes can be added to a podcast whenever
required and users can get instant updates in a click. So a podcast is not
just a downloadable file but rather a channel of content that you subscribe
to
Playback Podcasts anytime on a PC, a Mac or iPod
Podcasts can be downloaded for free and then played back on a PC or
Mac using software such as iTunes. Podcasts can also be synced to many mp3
players, portable devices, mobile phones and of course iPods!
True Multi Media
Podcast can feature Sound, Music, Voice, Video, Visual
Design - Even links to Web-pages! Because of this and other features podcasting
is a very powerful platform
Enhanced Podcasts
With Enhanced Podcast, Episodes
can also feature 'Chapters'. Episode Chapters can
contain Graphics, Images, Logos, Text Titles and even Web-Links. When listening
to a podcast a user can be linked directly to external web-pages or file
downloads such as PDF's, Powerpoints or Word Documents. Images and slides
can be syncronised in time with audio so that rich multimedia presentations
can be achieved
Where do I get Podcast's
from?
All you need to begin downloading and playing Podcast's is some basic
software such as iTunes and it’s free for both Mac and PC. Podcast's can also
be downloaded numerous other websites and resources
Do I Need an iPod?
No
How much do they cost?
Downloading and playing Podcast's is FREE
What Kind of Things are being Podcasted?
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Radio shows (BBC have begun trials)
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Comedy shows
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News Reports
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Music Charts and Reviews
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Business Seminars and Conferences
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Business Tips
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Educational Classes and Workshops
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Lectures
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Training and Coaching
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Company Newsletters