RAJAR data for podcasts this quarter

RAJAR was released earlier this month, the survey that determines listening trends and habits for radio. RAJAR for the last couple of years have also included podcasts in their data and for this quarter there are no big headlines as such except for the fact that podcast usuage has remained steady.
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Posted by DJ Wayne on February 24th, 2010|Categories: Chit Chat, Facts, News Comment

A thought on podcasts and online video as lead generation tools

Research over the past 5 years has shown for certain that online video and podcasts impact B2B purchase decisions. Buyers want to be re-assured that you understand their businesses and needs. B2B clients especially, appreciate working relationships so they want to know who the people are behind your company and by providing quality thought leading and educational content you can satisfy all these preferences by using online audio and video. You should find that a quality podcast or video series not only generates leads but furthermore nurture those leads for you so that when they are ready to bring you their business, they are the ones calling you! Read the rest of this post »

Posted by DJ Wayne on October 15th, 2009|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, Samples

iTunes 9 - new update from Apple

Apple launched its latest update to iTunes recently with its most dramatic make-over for a long time it features a redesigned iTunes store and more advanced applications for the iPod and iPhone which makes accessing and syncing podcasts, web applications and iPhone apps even easier!

Find out more about the new features on the official page and get an under the skin review from the guys at Techradar.com.

If you are STILL unsure about what the world of iTunes and podcasting has to offer, firstly where have you been?! and secondly you can download it here.

Posted by DJ Wayne on September 11th, 2009|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, News Comment

Online Video for Successful Lead Generation

Online video has reportedly increased lead generations on property websites by a massive 30%. See the article here.

This of course is of no surprise to us, not least because we have experienced similar increases working with our clients such as Top Gear Live who reported 30% response rates for ticket sales on their email marketing as soon as they added the podcast to their campaigns.

Proof if ever it were needed that the use of online media both audio and video can vastly increase lead generation and ultimately conversions to sales for ANY industry or campaign - not just property! Read the rest of this post »

Posted by DJ Wayne on August 27th, 2009|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, News Comment

Podcast Voices and Video produces the MPH featuring Top Gear Live Podcast again for 2009

We are very excited about the continuation of the MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live podcasts for 2009. This year see’s a change to the format with more prizes and interviews than ever!

Subscribe via iTunes for free now for Elo’s Guide to Bling, Pre-Show exclusives, Interviews with the worlds best prestige and performance supercar manufacturers and all the latest supercar news and reviews. Win prizes by registering online and guessing the star car! We will also be speaking to Top Gear theatre producer Rowland French and presenters Richard Hammond and James May.

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Posted by DJ Wayne on August 25th, 2009|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, News Comment, Samples

EIAA’s Ad Barometer 09 confirms TV & Radio losing out to Online Media Sponsorship

EIAA’s Ad Barometer Report for 2009 has, (as we predicted) confirmed that Traditional TV & Radio are continually losing out to Online Media sponsorship and advertising. This is most notable within online video with the growing popularity of pre-roll and post-roll advertising.

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Posted by admin on April 29th, 2009|Categories: Chit Chat, Facts, News Comment, Samples

New Media Expo merges with BlogWorld creating BlogWorldNewMediaExpo in 2009

The two biggest new media conferences, Blog World Expo and New Media Expo have this week announced that they are to merge into one annual event to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre between the 15 - 17th October 2009.

Friends of Podcast Voices and Video the Podcast Brothers, Tim and Emile Bourquin began the then named Podcast Expo, in 2005. Held at a convention centre near Ontario Airport California the event attracted Read the rest of this post »

Posted by DJ Wayne on December 15th, 2008|Categories: Chit Chat, News Comment

New Offices, New Website!

We have had a bit of a revamp here at Podcast Voices and Video and have moved to some nice new offices in Farringdon, London. For our full new address pop across to the contact page on the website.

Speaking of which, we thought it was only proper that with our nice new offices we had a nice new website as well. Read the rest of this post »

Posted by DJ Wayne on November 23rd, 2008|Categories: Chit Chat, Facts

Obama Discovers that the Internet is the Most Trusted Source of Information

Barack Obama is the new US president, as I’m sure anyone who hasn’t been on Mars all of this week is well aware. Already analysts are looking into what his campaign used to bring about the victory and the findings have uncovered some interesting facts on the attitude of people to Online Media and the Internet. Read the rest of this post »

Posted by DJ Wayne on November 4th, 2008|Categories: Chit Chat, Facts, News Comment

Web Tutorials for Schools, Can This be Useful for Business Too?

The power of using web video for teaching has been realised by Brightstorm a video site that brings the most talented tutors into contact with students that need a little more help. Although based in the US it’s clear that this is a model that could work across the world. Brightstorm launched yesterday after gaining a six million dollar investment from Korean company KTB Ventures. Read the rest of this post »

Posted by DJ Wayne on October 22nd, 2008|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, News Comment