Podcast Morons #9

News

* 3 big Podcast social networks launched: PodShow+, BluBrry, and Melodio
- Podshow+ - The PodFather's network
- BluBrry - Geeknews/Todd Cocrane's network
- Melodio - Mobile podcasting
- Each are looking for signups, Podshow already loaded directory with
podcast alley entries, is yours correct??

* Amanda off Rocketboom, new RB host?

* Conference News:
- Podcasters Across Boarders conference a success!
- Gnomedex 2006
- PME 2006, No Curry!

* KidPix adds podcasting support, more kid podcasts??

* VLogger gets TV deal with Carson Daly productions!

5 tips on Joining a Podcast Network

1. Be sure to read the terms with a fine tooth comb. In most cases
you're agreeing to a

legal document, make sure your not being taken advantage of.

2. Does the network allow for your actual feed and web site? Some
networks have been shown to "hijack" your feed to look as if it's
coming from another site. Be careful!

3. How often do they require that you mention the network in your
show? Podsafe music network requires you mention their site whenever
you play a song from them, and that you use the PMN show link in your
show notes.

4. Does the network have advertising? Do you place it in yourself, or
is it automatically done for you? What control do you have over this
advertising? It's important to make sure that the advertising isn't
placed in odd portions of your show, or where your audience might find
it annoying. Kiptronic allows for before and/or after your show,
most prefer afterwards.

5. Check what would happen if you were ever to decide to leave the
network in the future - Does the network hold rights to your shows,
even after you leave? Do you have to edit your old shows to remove
content from the network?

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