Podcasting
Podcasting for dummies
Tee Morris, Evo Terra and Chuck Tomasi ; foreward by Kreg Steppe.
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor], 2008.
"Podcasting offers anyone the chance to send their voice over the Internet. All you need is a microphone, a computer, and Internet access. This book helps you record a podcast, get it online, and attract listeners. Whether you want to podcast for business or fun, you'll find what you need to get started here."--BOOK JACKET.
Podcasting for profit : a proven 7-step plan to help individuals and businesses generate income through audio and video podcasting
Leesa Barnes.
Gulf Breeze, FL : Maximum Press, c2008.
In 10 steps, this podcasting business strategy presents guidelines for developing a podcasting concept, building an audience, and turning a hobby into income through sponsorships, advertising, and online sales of products and services. Along with a proven plan for turning passion into profit, readers get a complete starter kit of podcasting software and services through a members-only companion website, as well as consultation with the author. The starter kit includes audio and video editing software, hosting services, background music, sound effects, promotional tools, and advertising sales tools. Businesses or individuals will find concrete steps to create a podcast or increase revenue through existing podcasts.
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Word of Year
The New Oxford American Dictionary declared 'podcasting' its Word of the Year in 2005.
Will these words be next?
Podcatcher
iPodder
Godcasting
Podsafe music
Vidcasting |
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Podcasting is quickly gaining popularity, especially with people who own mobile devices. A podcast can be thought of as an Internet-based radio series that is designed for offline listening.
People subscribe to these podcasts and can receive notification when new episodes are ready to be downloaded. Often these episodes can be downloaded directly from the website. Some people use programs called podcatchers to automatically download and store the files containing the episodes to play later.
While the Apple iPod (More about iPods) is used by many people, it is not necessary to have an iPod to get these episodes. Any MP3 or other digital audio player or computer with speakers (or a headset) can be used.
Podcasts can be found about almost any subject--music, religion (godcasting), conferences, and audio books to name a few. There is something for everyone.
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My podcast
To create your own podcast:
Create the audio file
Export file to hosting service
Use blog or podcast directory to invite subscribers |
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Originally podcasting allowed individuals, and later media giants, to distribute their own 'radio programs'. But podcasts are now being used in many other ways:
Many websites, especially blogs and news sites, offer podcasts. Mainstream content providers such as ESPN, NPR and CNN quickly picked up the podcasting format. Podcast schedules are available on their websites. Schedules for programs provided by independent podcasters are also available.
Podcasts provide a convenient new way to catch up on news, opinion, and entertainment.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
