Oh for the early days of podcasting when everybody got along... well they actually didn't but it makes for great copy.  Now we've got competing associations trying to organize podcasters for "the mutual good of all".

Today, the Podcasting Assocation has launched an alternative to the Association for Downloadable Media of which I am a member. 

I did fill out the Podcasting Association survey but, at the time, didn't indicate I was going to blog about it but ... here I am blogging about it.

If you want to know what everyone's thinking, head over here to read comments others put in their survey responses regarding the two groups.

Gnomedex 2007 is in the history books.  Good connections and a good time was had by most.  For details on why not "all", I'd reccomend checking out GeekBrief.TV for a good interview between Cali and Chris Pirillo.

*Breaking News* Dave Winer has just appologized to Jason Calacanis so hopefully this will put an end to the "battle".

 

Made some good connections at Gnomedex 2007.  Expect new podcasts coming soon!  If you want your own podcast, email us and we can get your podcast live ASAP.

Ok, time to dig in and get this blog/podcast moving!

I just finished moving my house, got everything plugged back in and am read to really kickstart podcasting!

Today I'm headed to Gnomedex 2007.  If you're going to be there, look me up and we'll do a podcast and talk podcasting for business.

You might also want to check out my new blog over at www.independentinnovation.net where I cover the trends in the emerging self-funded, live-anywhere, distribute-your-bits businesses.

Hello and welcome to the Business-Podcasting.com Business Podcast.

I'm Michael Lehman, Director of Podcasting at www.Business-podcasting.com and here's what's new in business podcasting:

First up, Apple Computer has discovered business podcasting!

SEM Pro, a site that covers search engine marketing, reports that Apple is promoting the benefits of podcasting via email:

"Promoting your business just got easier. Create a podcast with GarageBand, post it to iTunes in minutes, and reach customers, clients, and partners in a whole new way. Chefs are sharing recipes. Maternity store owners are giving the lowdown on diaper bags. And other professionals are airing business discussions, marketing new products and services, and keeping people informed."

Their tag line is "Your newest marketing tool: your own words".

Our opinion is that Business Podcasting is not just about marketing but, just as with blogging, the biggest impact is that it truly enables your customers to get to know you and your company as human beings.  One of the fundamental human needs is connection and business podcasting is a powerful way to connect.

Next, our latest client, Personify Design (www.personifydesign.com), has just launched their business podcast.  You'll find it included in the www.business-podcasting.com RSS feed as well as shortly it will be available via the Personify Design blog.

Finally, today we salute http://www.smallbizpod.co.uk/ the small business podcast, SmallBizPod, who've recently published their 26th episode which talks about how to expand your business thorough international trade.

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You can read transcripts and subscribe to this podcast at www.businesspodcasting.libsyn.com

And that's it for this edition of the Business-podcasting.com Podcast.   I'm your host Michael Lehman reminding you that your customers crave direct connection with you and business podcasting is the answer so call us at 206-388-5072 to start your business podcast today.

 

Welcome to the first episode in the Personify Design Business Podcast produced by www.business-podcasting.com

In this episode Personify Design Vice President Juan Perez reviews the products and services offered by Personify Design (www.personifydesign.com)

 

During the day our founder, Michael Lehman, is a Technical Evangelist at Microsoft.

Released today, the first video/podcast simulcast of an interview he did is live on Channel9.

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If you'd like to get this kind of impact for your business, email us at info@business-podcasting.com

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For example, two weeks ago, when we first launched the Business-Podcasting.com website, our site was no where to be found in either the nearly 400 thousand search results from MSN or the over 61 million results on Google.

Today, two weeks later, we are at the top of the MSN listings and the 4th result returned by Google.

When we use all our connections and "juice" to promote your podcast in the same way you will get instant high visibility and impact.

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The setup fee includes creating your podcast feed, composing a custom musical theme and configuring our full production services.

We accept payment via PayPal or corporate PO for qualified customers.

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