Podcasting’s Big Moment

It's probably the biggest news in the podcast industry since it began in earnest, because it's such a huge play from a company with an existing network outside of Apple's. Plenty of podcast startups have come and gone, but what's unique here is Spotify could help the format reach millions of new users overnight. Source: … Continue reading Podcasting’s Big Moment →

Learning From the Current Media Revolution

From Jim VandeHei, who was one of the co-founders of Politico... In coming years, the revolution will likely demolish much of what we read and watch now. State and local newspapers and TV? Gone. Their models are fatally flawed. General interest magazines such as Time and Newsweek? Gone or unrecognizable shells of their former selves. Traditional … Continue reading Learning From the Current Media Revolution →

Podcast: What Wakes You At 4 AM?

Sam gives a description of what it's like (scary) to jump off the ledge (nail-biting) and start something new (exilerating) in this 25 minute podcast: ThinkingDaily: When To Start Something New | Thinking.FM: "I’m scared." What wakes you up with fear and excitement at 4 AM?

Revenge of the Podcast on iOS6?

I, for one, love the sound of this… Starting In iOS 6, Apple Might Introduce Paid Podcast Subscriptions | Cult of Mac: "With iOS 6 this may all change. The new Podcasts app that Apple has released today contains a strange ‘Redeem’ button, similar to that found in the iTunes and App Stores, present only … Continue reading Revenge of the Podcast on iOS6? →