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Hitting a major milestone with Chapter 70 Imaginate releases a major announcement. Due to Daniel being a first time father in two weeks and wanting to spend time with his son and wife he can no longer offer the quality of content he demands of himself. However, this chapter is not full of doom or tears. Daniel Sellers explorers the best portable digital recorders for podcasters measuring price versus features. Also, valuable audio production tips are released. The included procedures are amazingly effective yet seductively simple ways to clean up audio noise to pursue the cleanest sound possible.

In Chapter 69 listeners will be treated with our guest Sue from the Trivia War Podcast. Sue presents an established voice in the new media industry and explains how podcasters can get more listeners without having to spend one dollar and will take a little of your time. Also, Sue explains how new podcasters can establish their brand by promoting other podcasts and establishing a community. Words can not express how new media enthusiasts need to listen to this Chapter of Imaginate Productions.

Chapter 68 offers valuable strategies for seasoned podcasters and those just starting out. Many podcasters feel trapped under the heavy weight of countless podcasts that are competing for audiences. Daniel Sellers provides a pit-stop break and offers key strategies including knowing your competition, who are your listeners, and more. Recent studies make it clear that there are two reasons people listen to Podcasts, to learn or to be entertained. Find out about both and techniques that will make your show noticed above the loud chatter of competing shows.

A podcaster's dream is beginning to emerge with the advent of automatic wireless updating when you arrive home from a long day. The tools and technology that is necessary to push podcasting into mainstream recognition is covered. TubeMogul has added-on to their services that video podcasters can not afford to ignore. TubeMogul allows the podcaster to only upload their video once. TubeMogul takes your video and distributes it to all the major video services such as YouTube, Veemo, and more. Visible examples are Chris Pirillo and Justine Ezarik. Thank you Paul Colligan for his thought provoking article.

The Zune Marketplace is turning out to be a podcaster's friend. With Apple slapping down applications such as the much discussed "Podcaster" allowing podcasts to be downloaded wirelessly. In Chapter 66 Daniel discusses how Bloggers are beginning to realize Podcasting as a way to better direct traffic to their site. Finally, Daniel Sellers provides a comprehensive list for free and useful video conferencing tool list and explains how to best utilize the services.

If you are going to produce new media content then ensure it will reach your target market. Knowing the skills and understanding the myths of SEO is an art that must be learned. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and it influences how the major search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN find and present your content. Included in Chapter 65 is tools needed to unlock the content for a podcaster and their podcast.

In Chapter 64, host Daniel Sellers, forgoes the content usually covered in Imaginate. Instead, Daniel drops all pretenses and explains why many New Media producers are subject to pod-fading. Podcasters must find their unique approach to presenting content in a saturated market. Examples of why Leo Laporte and his TWIT network are succeeding and why others podcasts have not are explained with gut-wrenching honesty. Finally, Imaginate's 64th chapter encourages those wishing to dive into podcasting and offers methods to better succeed in the still new media market industry.

Chapter 63 is full of useful tools to better track how users are interacting with your content. Also, Daniel Sellers warns new media producers of the pitfalls to avoid when preparing your content for monetization. The Association of Downloadable Media have updated their recommendations to turn audiences into eager members. Finally, listen to the advantages and disadvantages of being a podcaster vs. terrestrial radio.

Podcasting gets repurposed after the New Media Expo. Daniel progresses through ways of monetizing on your new media capital. If listeners are still curious whether or not they need to produce video with their shows then Daniel has important recommendations. The announcement of Comcast placing data caps for users is an attack on podcasts that are not careful of their file sizes and bit rates. Listen to Chapter 62 to find out how to tweak your podcast.

This is the audio format from Imaginate's 60th podcast. The audio file is for listeners who were not able to participate due to bandwidth limitations. Within this Chapter Daniel sits down with Carlos Phoenix from Realms of Design to discuss the state of podcasting in video form. Audio podcasters are concerned they are being left behind on the video bandwagon. Daniel and Carlos address the requirements and tools needed for an effective video podcast. In this chapter we also discuss tools for getting podcasts on cell phones. Finally, in this celebratory Chapter Daniel and Carlos recommend various web hosts that will keep your videos coming and not leave you holding an oversized bill.

In Chapter 59, Imaginate invite listeners to the parlor. The Podcast Parlor. Those who desire to take the next step-up from hobbyist to the professional will not want to miss the information discussed. Wizzard Media is busy explaining to advertisers the potential found in podcasts. However, bloggers are writing the epitaph for the podcasting industry. However, the New Media Expo is garnering international attention. Confused? Make yourself comfortable in the Podcast Parlor.

The curtain is drawn back as Imaginate provides another tour to assist other podcasters to understand what is happening in the industry of podcasting. This Chapter includes invaluable tools for new media content producers. What do podcasters need to be focusing on to really attract sponsors and advertisers? The information included in Chapter 58 unveils what new media networks and traditional media do not want the average podcaster to understand. This is Part Two of "Podcast Secrets Exposed".

The curtain is being drawn back as Imaginate provides a guided tour for a behind the scenes look at what is really happening in the field of podcasting. This chapter has been a long time in the making and includes invaluable tools for new media content producers. What do podcasters need to be focusing on to really attract sponsors and advertisers? The information included in Chapter 57 unveils what new media networks and traditional media do not want the average podcaster to understand. This is Part One of Two "Podcast Secrets Exposed".

Imaginate 56 informs listeners on ways they can protect their work as an artist. Suggestions include placing your work that you want to copyright, into an envelope (music, scripts, websites, software, architecture etc. Obviously, you will still need to PROVE that the work is yours and was produced on a certain date. Also, the show includes the productivity topic of the week. Finally, Daniel covers ways to type copyright symbols whether you are on a Mac or PC.

Passion is defined as a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything. Host, Daniel Sellers, walks listeners through the first, yet, most powerful step of how one can be successful. Those desiring more from life must identify what they love to do. How? What do you dream of doing while you live the routines in life? This powerful chapter is a must for those dying to express who they truly are.

The count down began months ago and the clock is about to chime for lift-off. Cell phone manufactories are working around the clock to have a phone available come July 11th. However, all eyes are locked on the big Apple and it's new moniker "3G". In Chapter 54 we discuss the next chapter in the mobile industry. Also, we pitch truth vs. hype and explain what "3G" really means and how most consumers do not have a prayer to experience or enjoy in the near future.

Imaginate is proud to have reached the 50 mark! In this chapter, we celebrate. However, it is in a very different way with news that is bound to surprise you. Set back and listen to Chapter 50 from Imaginate and your host, Daniel Sellers

Most all podcasters realize the need to have their show displayed in iTunes in the most predominant categories. Most producers do not have the number to those in charge of the Podcast segment within iTunes. However, being able to learn what category that iTunes may feature is necessary if one hopes for their show to reach the front in iTunes. Daniel Sellers explains how Google may mistake a website and labeling it "This site may harm your computer". Understanding how indexing occurs and how Google is changing the search policies are essential to keep your blog out of the "crapper". Finally, Daniel answers listener emails and updates Skype switchers about the latest at OoVoo.

Producers in the new media market must understand the essential need to separate the hype from the actual opportunity in the market. There have been seminars popping up that promise people they will get rich and receive the fame they deserve. These promises are too similar to those found in late night infomercials. Bloggers and podcasters need to be discerning in how they spend their time and their money. There is a window of opportunity for new bloggers and podcasters before mainstream media fully consolidate and buy out smaller markets. The window is closing quickly.

Imaginate offers ways to help unburdening the artist with plans of action. Also, we discuss what makes a blog or podcast successful. The only reason so many of us obsess over our statistics is because page views and subscriber numbers are the most obvious ways to measure our success. But are they really? Finally, we cover how Microsoft plans to expand Windows XP and how that will effect ultra portable PC's.