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June 22, 2006
MyChingo Intros Free Audio Comment System for
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. We ve seen how much added value the audio comment system has created for our members, says Michael Bailey, creator of MyChingo, and we re eager for other people to try it out, so now they can play with it for free and see the features it has to offer.
From MyChingo Intros Free Audio Comment System for
At the Corporate Podcasting Summit, Dana Gardner, principal analyst of Interarbor Solutions and producer of BriefingsDirect announced their plans to include full-text transcripts of their sponsored podcasts. The announcement reflects the reality that podcasts have to be found to be heard, and that can be difficult without text that can be indexed by search engines. Studies of listener behavior show that they prefer to know a lot about an audio program before downloading and subscribing, said Gardner. Contrary to conventional wisdom, giving the audience a chance to peruse a text transcript of a podcast in a blog or on a web site actually prompts more listeners to then opt-in to get the full audio production.
From Corporate Podcasting Summit Update: BriefingsDirect Adds Full-Text Transcripts of
CNN has expanded its podcast offerings into video podcasts, launching six free CNN video podcasts that can be viewed online or downloaded to portable media players. The podcasts join several audio podcasts that CNN offers, including an hourly News Update and a twice-daily Business Update.
From CNN Makes Big Video Podcast
Posted by Matt at June 22, 2006 09:48 AM
