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I am working on my plan for the 2008 People’s Choice Podcast Awards. I am looking at some major changes, part of it has to do that we have no venue at New Media Expo this year.

We have been able to hold the event on a very small budget in the past, and I do not think this is possible this year with the NME being in Vegas the cost are considerably higher. I am open to suggestions.

One thing I thought we could do is have the awards ceremony virtually, while not as glamorous we realized last year that more people watched the awards ceremony via Ustream.tv than actually attended the event.

I will have more information shortly. But don’t fear we will have a great event regardless of the awards venue. Heck I might even consider having the awards ceremony at a Podcamp event. [PodcastAwards.com]

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Well their is a single post on the site at the moment but at least it is at a point where I can start adding content to it. Whatsapodcast.com

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My team at RawVoice has been working really hard on a charity event and concert. Here is our final promotional video clip prior to the event. If your going to Podcamp NYC we hope you come out to the concert on Saturday night.

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Hitachi has agreed to sponsor the Geek News Central Podcast and the SlashdotReview Podcast at the 2007 Consumer Electronics show.

Host Andy McCaskey of Slashdot Review and Host Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central will be bringing technology buffs worldwide out takes from the 2007 event with short summary videocast produced daily sponsored by Hitachi.

Andy and Todd will be scouring the convention floor to find you innovative new products with on-site interviews, which will be released as special edition podcast each night of the show.

Andy and Todd coverage of the 2006 CES was unique in that they brought CES coverage to multiple hundreds of thousands of listeners world wide. Subscribers of both shows should look forward to not only Audio Podcast but comprehensive Video reports. 

The goal this year is to not only cover the major events but to talk to small vendors who normally do not get much press coverage as we did last year. It should be an exciting event and we look forward to bringing you both video and audio podcasts.

Both the Geek News Central Podcast and SlashdotReview Podcasts are members of the Tech Podcast Network and combined postings of their shows will be found on various outlets with TechPodcasts.com having links to all produced media.

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Geek News Central Podcast the show that brought GoDaddy.com into the Podcast Advertising space has agreed to renew the contract with the Geek News Central Podcast for another 6 months taking the site and show sponsorship out to a full two years.

The relationship is a strong one as the host of the Geek News Central podcast growing audience continues to utilize GoDaddy world class hosting services and register domains using one of the extraordinary discount codes like "Todd" which gives buyers a 10% overall discount on products and services.

Check out the Geek News Central Podcast and see why this long running sponsorship continues to foster a good ROI for GoDaddy

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The Podcast Connect team will be honoring the 2006 People's choice Podcast Award winners this coming Friday night starting at 5pm at the Ontario Airport Marriott in conjunction with Podcast Expo. We will be recording the event in High Def and will have DVD's available shortly after the event along with a Video Podcast. See PodcastAwards.com for details

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The Podcast from PRWEB is online this is a interview I did on the announcement of the award winners. [PRWEB Podcast Page] [Press Release that Accompanies the Podcast] [Download the Podcast Here]

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Podcast Connect was one of the first podcast consulting companies, and we represent nearly 500 independent podcasters, and over 20 major corporations. We work with motivated individuals that go the extra mile to make sure their podcast are listened to and their sites seen.

We are the administrative arm of the Tech Podcast Network and the founder of Podcast Connect is the CEO of RawVoice Inc a seperate company that manages and runs sites like Blubrry.com, PodcasterNews.com, PodcastPromos.com.

We also are the creators and managers of the People's Choice Podcast Awards

We are always looking for talent to represent and live by the motto, Podcasters do the Work, Podcaster Get Paid

Todd Cochrane
808-741-4923

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Ok the list is up at PodcastAwards.com voting starts on Friday, congratulations to all that made the final cut! More tomorrow!

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Do you have experience in pushing live video? We are looking for some volunteers that will be at the Podcast and Portable Media Expo to help us in streaming video of the Podcast Awards Ceremony. If you have the equipment and the expertise to do this let me know. podcast@podcastconnect.com

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Further proof that the podcasting space is red hot, if you want some hard core facts from the heavy lifters in the podcasting space you need to read this article. Some Quick Facts, Tracked Unique IP's: 45,239,341

"Across all 3,800 libsyn users, our network delivers well over 1 million media files per day. The most popular shows do over 100,000 impressions any given day, and have an active audience in the 6-figure range."

Some good info their and congrats to the Libsyn team for keeping us all in business. [Libsyn]

Advertisers are you looking to get in on this space I can help! podcast@podcastconnect.com

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What is good news is that the Tech Podcast Network, of which we are the administrative arm has a very large segment of the most popular Tech Podcast, all creating G rated content. If you are a Tech company, and want to get in the podcast advertising space we can get you into the space today, This network has been doing campaigns longer than any other podcast organization. [publications.mediapost.com]

If your a tech podcaster looking for sponsorship I have immediate sponsorship opportunities today. Your show can start earning money this month. Apply for membership at [TechPodcasts.com]

For more info podcast@podcastconnect.com

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Amazon has named my book Podcasting the Do it Yourseld guide a "Best book of 2005" as chosen by the editors of Amazon.com Called a Editor's Pick, In talking with an Amazon Representative yesterday I am honored in having my book picked as a "Best Book of 2005" [Amazon]

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Hey Jason got a question for you and it is in reference to this prediction:

12. No podcasting company will have any significant success in 2006, but a number of podcasters will be offered great jobs at Sirius and XM Radio.

How can you say no one will have significant success in 2006, when Podcast Connect has seen huge success this year. I don't measure success in millions of dollars like you do, but I do measure success in several other ways.

Success is TechPodcasts.com and the reporting Affiliates are reaching 500,000 plus individual listeners each month, with podcasters putting some sponsorship money in their pockets for the past 6 months. Some of the podcasters are paying their house payments with their earnings. I think that is success don't you!

Success is the launch of the very first Citizen Media Podcast News Outlet at PodcasterNews.com which in it's first 30 days has built up to 50 content producers contributing weekly content, by creating short five minute podcasts on news, lifestyle and general interest stories. Don't even get me started on the mechanics of the engine that runs podcasternews.com, we are now licensing that engine to various organizations nationwide that are rolling out podcasting solutions. Pretty good for a startup that is being built while we all have day jobs!

We have had a great 2005, and I expect 2006 to be that much better and then some. If XM or Sirius want to talk we will be happy to talk to them but guess what are making this evolution happen without them. For that I am making it my personal challenge to insure that prediction #12 is wrong! [Jason Calacanis]

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Are you sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to see what is going to happen next in podcasting. Here's the deal and I think you all know were I am coming from so read this through to the end.

1. If you’re a Tech Podcaster and if you have not applied for membership, all I can say is you should visit the site fill out a membership form and for nothing else get aligned. There is no obligation you just have to agree to the charter and basic membership agreement. You are in no way locked into the group. If you are not in podcasting for the commercial aspect that is cool also, and our doors are open to everyone as we have two membership levels. But it starts with a basic membership. If you look at the list of people that are members I think you will understand why we say If it's Tech, It's here. You don't have to wait for someone to call you and invite you to join you can apply today and we will give you a response within a week or so. If you decide to kick it up a notch and become an affiliate once approved as a member and participate in the revenue aspects that opportunity exist also.

2. For the rest of the podcasters if your looking to connect up with reputable companies that are looking to put ad spots in your shows and help cover some expenses or more, drop me a line at podcast@podcastconnect.com and I will send you a questionnaire that you can fill out, and as opportunities come my way I will facilitate getting you connected with companies looking to work with podcasters that meet their needs. I have a motto that I am living today to the fullest. That motto is Podcasters do the Work, Podcasters get Paid. There is no commitment on your part only a desire by me to help bring some parties together. If your really serious then we can guide you to help get your show and website dialed in.

Lets face it though audiences do not want to hear 10 advertisements during our shows. But polling shows they will listen to one that is 30 seconds long so as it is added value to them. I feel there are more companies willing to work with podcasters now, then there is ad space, in shows willing to carry them. Some of you will say we don’t want no stinking commercials and that is fine I am all about personal choice. I truly believe though that the tidal wave that is approaching shore is going to be a here a lot sooner than we think it will be.

I am not making any promises only a commitment to try and connect those of you looking for sponsors with organizations that will fit your brand. When I receive a call asking to put their non tech brand on my show that does not fit but it may fit some of you out their that hook up with us.

If nothing else and I have said this from the beginning were going to have a lot of fun.

Todd
Podcast Connect Inc.
podcast@podcastconnect.com

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Our CEO Authors Book on Podcasting:

Podcast Connect is proud to announce that our CEO, Todd Cochrane has published the first book on Podcasting; Podcasting The Do it Yourself Guide. Which is available today at www.amazon.com/podcast here is the press release from Wiley publishing. The Podcasting Book will be published under their Extreme Tech Series. For more details visit the Geek News Central website To contact Todd for a interview or consultation ceo@podcastconnect.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Johanna Wahl
201-748-6702
jwahl@wiley.com

Podcasting:
Do It Yourself Guide

It's like TiVo for audio programming. Podcasting, one of the newest crazes to hit the online world, enables subscribers to listen to audio content anytime, anywhere on their personal MP3 player, computer, or even cell phone. All they need to do is download some free software and sign up to receive automatic downloads of their favorite internet broadcasts be it music, news, or talk. Podcasting pushes content out to subscribers, providing them with continuous access to updated audio content of all kinds. Where does this content come from? It just so happens anyone can create his or her own podcast. PODCASTING: Do It Yourself Guide (Wiley; June 2005; $19.99), part of the ExtremeTech series, shows readers not only how to find, download, and listen to podcasts, but also how to create a podcast of their own.

Armed with a basic knowledge of PCs, weblogs, the Internet, and a copy of PODCASTING: Do It Yourself Guide, readers can become the hosts of their own radio-style show. Step-by-step instructions explain

-Creating a podcast with just a PC or Mac
-Building a more professional recording studio
-Integrating on-air phone calls, interviews, music and more
-Dealing with copyright, music ownership, creative commons, and RIAA issues
-Integrating advertising into broadcasts
-Hosting and distributing podcasts
-Understanding the geeky stuff RSS, XML and Enclosures

Podcasting has taken the online world by storm, and even some traditional radio stations have begun to experiment with delivering their content using this technology. But is doesn't take a professional to create a podcast. PODCASTING: Do It Yourself Guide puts the power of broadcasting into the hands of anyone who feels they have something to say.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Todd Cochrane (Honolulu, HI) is the owner and host of Geek News Central, a popular technology news hub and weblog that serves more than 250,000 weekly visitors. Always on the cutting edge, Todd's podcasts, which began in Oct 2004, were among the first, and after only 6 months had nearly 10,000 listeners with the audience growing at about 15% per month. The popularity of his podcasts has drawn the attention of Fortune 500 companies and he was one of the first to actually have advertisers on his podcast.

PODCASTING: Do It Yourself Guide
By Todd Cochrane
Published by Wiley
Publication Date: May 30, 2005
$19.99; Paperback; 314 pages; ISBN: 0-7645-9778-7

ABOUT WILEY:
Wiley is a global knowledge company with a diverse portfolio of technology, business, consumer and how-to brands, computer-based learning tools, Web-based products and Internet e-services. Wiley's best-selling brands and imprints include Jossey-Bass, For Dummies, Betty Crocker, Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Bible, CliffsNotes, Howell Book House, Frommer's, Unofficial Guides, Visual, Weight Watchers, Wrox, JK Lasser, and Webster's New World. Wiley has thousands of active titles in 39 languages and also owns the Websites www.cliffsnotes.com, www.dummies.com and www.frommers.com.

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Podcast Connect the host of The People's Choice Podcast Awards Site is happy to announce it's full launch. This is a 100% non profit event, but we are seeking sponsors to help with prizes for the winners. Be sure to check out the site and the sponsorship availabilities. Sponsorship slots are limited. [www.podcastawards.com]

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