Show #5: Beyond Text – The rise of multimedia on the web
August 10, 2006 by Phil Montero · 1 Comment
This week we took a look at different ways multimedia can be used for entertainment and for marketing your business. Thanks to Israel Hyman for joining us as our guests on the show.
If you missed the show you can listen in below or download the MP3 file.
Show # 5: Beyond Text – The rise of multimedia on the web
With more people accessing the internet on a hi-speed connection websites featuring audio, video, and other multimedia content have begun to gain popularity. Phil & Jason discuss some of the uses and applications for multimedia. They will be joined by guest Israel Hyman, founder of the Glimpster Video Podcast Network and creator of the popular Izzy Video Podcast.
Here’s what we covered:
- The Rise and Uses of Multimedia: We looked at how multimedia on the web has developed over time and its different uses.
- Product/Service Spotlight: Audio Generator and Instant Video Generator are easy affordable ways to put audio and video on your site. Visit our DIY page for more information about these services and other internet marketing tools we recommend for small businesses.
- Tech Talk: More people are watching home made video online. Here are some sites where you can check out this latest video explosion and post your own videos.
- Our Guest: Israel Hyman, Founder of the Glimpster Video Podcast Network and Host of the very popular Izzy Video podcast.
- Other Resources (including some of our favorite online entertainment sites):
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- The Internet Archive – Over 39,000 movies, 37,000 live concerts, and 90,000 audio recordings all for your listening and viewing pleasure – FREE!
- Ask a Ninja – You got questions, Ninja got answers! Trust me these are like potato chips – you can’t watch just one.
- Homestar Runner – Our favorite is Strong Bad’s Email
- What is a podcast you ask? We mentioned Podcasts a lot on this show. This page offers a brief, clear description.
To listen to the show you can use the flash player below or download the MP3 file. Use the PLAY IN POPUP link below if you want to use our flash player and roam the web while listening.
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What time do you work best?
July 21, 2006 by Phil Montero · 7 Comments
One of the huge advantages of working in an “anywhere office” and having a flexible work schedule is the ability to shift your work hours to the time when you are most productive. I came across this interesting post on the Rational Rants blog on ZDnet:
Working hours: Productivity is highest on your own time by ZDNet‘s Mitch Ratcliffe — Researchers have identified “social jet lag,” the disorientation of the body clock by fixed working hours that don’t mesh with the body clock. What times would you work best?
What are your thoughts about this? Post a comment and let us know.
Show #1: What is the Anywhere Office?
July 12, 2006 by Phil Montero · 20 Comments
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first broadcast. We had a great time and appreciate everyone that called in to wish us well and participate. We got some excellent feedback and look forward to learning all the ins and outs of this live radio thing. Also thanks to everyone that called in, especially Chuck Wilsker of the Telework Coalition.
If you missed the show you can listen in below or download the MP3 file. Use the links on the right to subscribe via iTunes or your favorite blog/podcasting software. We’ve also added some links on the right side of this page to our favorite sites and some fun stuff to explore if you’re killing time.
Show # 1: What is the Anywhere Office?
We kick off our first show with a look at the concepts of “The Anywhere Office”. You’ll learn about our dynamic backgrounds, our descent into madness, and our discovery of the fundamental ideas of a more flexible philosophy of working and living. Tune in and you might be surprised to find out how deep the rabbit-hole goes.
Resources Mentioned in this show:
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