Net Communities acquires online audio and video production company Podcast Voices Limited

Net Communities are pleased to announce the acquisition of Podcast Voices and Video, a production business specialising in the production of online audio and video.  Podcast Voices was established in 2005 when the word Podcast had just been invented, since then its clients have included leading advertising agencies and brands such as Lonely Planet, Sunday Times Destinations Show, MPH / Top Gear Live and Imago Tech Media (UCExpo/IPExpo).

Podcast Voices Production Director and former shareholder Wayne Scott said: “We are very excited about becoming a part of the Net Communities family, we have years of experience in producing online audio and video for a range of great clients, this move now gives us the opportunity to extend our offering to include the marketing and promotion of the audio and video programmes we create for our clients.  In addition we will now bring our skills in-house to enable the launch of sites like www.TechBuff.com, Net Communities new Photo and Video reviews site.”

Andy Evans Managing Director of Net Communities added “Wayne and his team are highly skilled in online audio and video production, we’ve used their services many times for bespoke projects created for clients like Sony Ericsson www.idealdayout.com and even for our own home page animated video.  I’m over the moon that we can now deliver in-house audio and video productions when creating innovative marketing solutions for our clients.”

More on Podcast Voices and Video: www.podcastvoices.com

Posted by DJ Wayne on May 6th, 2011|Categories: FAQ, News Comment, Testimonials

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

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

The Latest Way to Make Time for Podcasts

It’s a common miscomception amongst those new to the medium that podcasts can only be listened to on Apples iPod device. Indeed, the iPod is the namesake of podcasting and hugely popular but the majority of podcast subscribers still listen to most podcast content on their computers.

There are of course other ways too, there are other brands of mp3 players and of course mobile phones.

But now, thanks to a partnership between manufacturer Skullcandy McGyver and mypodder you can now listen to podcasts on your wristwatch!!!

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Posted by DJ Wayne on January 10th, 2007|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, Facts, News Comment

Top 3 Podcast Myths Explained at the end of 2006

Podcasting at the end of 2006 is still a fairly new medium, so there are many myths and misconceptions, the three most common are explained here

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Posted by DJ Wayne on December 20th, 2006|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, Facts

Advice for Advertising on Podcasts

This week I was asked for advice about advertising for streaming media and podcasts as there seems to be little good advice available out there right now. Traditional approaches regarding copy, content and production that have proven successful for many years in commercial radio should not be forgotten when advertising on Podcasts.

Some thoughts and advice:

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Posted by Digital Andy on December 7th, 2006|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ

Essential Audio Imaging For Your Podcast

With so many podcasts of all styles and subjects emerging, the need for sparkling production quality and audio branding is one way you can make yours stand out from the rest. Audio Imaging might sound like a contradiction in terms at first, but is a description long used by conventional radio to describe the small bits of audio within a show that identify what that show is. It could refer to jingles, sweepers or idents, intro’s and theme music.

Think of your podcast as an office, the Imaging is the audio equivalent to the sign above the front door to let people know where they are and the corporate branding around the office to remind them once inside.

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Posted by DJ Wayne on November 27th, 2006|Categories: Chit Chat, FAQ, Facts