Smart Content or Smart Media?
When was the last time you had an experience when “reading” print or online news? A recent post on Digital Signage Insights brings to mind some interesting questions when considering the state of “traditional” news.
0 to 60 in the News: The 5D Mark II
Canon has released their newest DSLR the 5D Mark II. My jaw dropped when I saw the features. I was especially excited to see that it shoots HD, yeah that’s right HD Video from a still camera. I couldn’t help but think… hmm, could this be a reasonable option for podcasters, YES! Here is why…
0 to 60 in the News: Is advertising the key to success in podcasting?
Are podcasters missing the mark when it come to attracting advertisers?
0 to 60 in the News: Apple smartly revises iPhone NDA
Apple has smartly revised the iPhone NDA giving developers greater flexibility in development and sharing of resources. The community has been up in arms over many gaffes over the last few weeks as developers have been turned down over extremely controversial practices. Other developers are peeved about the fashion in which Apple has conducted business over all. The news is welcomed by all but developers are still wary of any last minute strings attached that could still be potentially bothersome as the community seeks greater freedom. Our Take: both sides need to come to the bargaining table and bridge any gasps that remain. The iPhone represents a quantum leap in functionality, usability, and creative expression for both developers and customers. One caution to developers though. Many developers are extremely immature as they seek to dictate their terms. Just remember who spent a small fortune on the R&D to bring us this device. Plus, while the app PodCaster should be allowed to see the light of day in the iTunes Store, we must also be aware of other variable that may inhibit Apple from doing so - namely bandwidth consumption on the AT&T network, etc. Just a thought -
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0 to 60 in the News: iPhone App “PodCaster” sends heads spinning in Cupertino
The fact that Apple has now for the second time declined to approve the app “PodCaster” is truly an interesting and appalling chapter in the fortunes of a company that we have all come to respect for promoting podcasting. This latest chapter in smugness is really unbelievable to say the least. Podcasters everywhere are now scratching their heads as to why this small podcast app, among others, is stirring so much angst? Well Apple, the issue is that someone needed to create an app that you have yet to implement even though it has been widely asked for. The iTunes app on the iPhone/Touch should have had the option to subscribe to podcast subscriptions long ago but for some reason has been kept from the masses. Why? Now you decline to let a creative individual take up the slack for your negligence. Come on Apple! Wake up and see what is at stake here. We’re still in a forgiving mood. That can change quickly!
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0 to 60 in the News: T-Mobile wisely scraps “soft cap” on G1 Android data usage
It goes without saying that too much data is not a good thing! Hey, Comcast, AT&T, and other ISP’s thinks so, too. Come on folks - this is crazy stuff we’re talking about here. Google, HTC, and T-Mobile create this really great phone and show all the cool things that it can do and then suggest that users throttle their appetite for viewing streaming video, google maps, music, apps, etc and expect them to be pleased. Oh, that’s so like a parent! It’s kinda like giving a teenager a Ferrari and stating that he can’t drive over 35 miles an hour - yikes. Once podcast options become available on the G1/Android, if in fact they do and they will undoubtedly, then it’ll be interesting to see how that so called “soft cap” plays out. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the math on the downloads. It’ll be interesting indeed -
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0 to 60 in the News: Zune 3.0 Revs 3.0 Software
Microsoft Zune team revs Zune Software and device update to 3.0
Microsoft Zune team revs Zune Software and device update to 3.0 bringing new enhancements to users. ALthough treats abound podcasters will see little difference in the way the application performs its duties. There are a few subtle adjustments that have made their way into the software though which can have a less than desired affect on podcast developers. One item for discussion is the description field used in the in the Zune Marketplace when pondering subscription. The Zune team has made the
tag the default for the episode description when used which is not the proper description for the show. Moreover, the field does not properly format the tag data leaving the text as a blob! Never mind the fact that we need standards to ensure this and other like issues don’t occur, maybe we can begin to organize the issue on each of the players, iTunes included, and bring them to light for the rest of the community to put pressure on these folks to think of us before making rash update decisions. Just a thought.
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0 to 60 in the News: Interactive Podcasts?
For several years now in my university classes I have promoted and demonstrated how interactivity could be used in downloadable media. With the recent announcement of a new audio format MXP4 from Musinaut, the concept is a compelling one for podcasters.
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There’re are a myriad of ideas that could be applied to this concept; database driven functionality for subscriber preference in advertising campaigns, multiple show styles, even multi-level layering of video, audio, and enhanced functionality in one file. Your thoughts on the subject?
