Did You Know About the Big Podcasting Divorce at iTunes?

I just noticed the big break up at
iTunes Podcasts between Video and Audio Podcasts.

This is a very interesting move that I think will make both video and audio content creators happy.

Happy? Yep. Happy.

There are many audio content creators who use to be on top of the iTunes charts until the likes of Dr. Tiki, Johnny Johnny and the very sexy La La hit the iTunes Store with Tiki Bar TV. Since then other video scum like Ask A Ninja, Good Night Burbank, Happy Tree Friends and even that silly video show with those French Maids that explain products have derailed the exposure audio podcasts have in being listed as the most popular on iTunes.

Similarly independent video content has had to compete with big name brands of audio content being distributed as audio podcasts. Now that iTunes is separating audio and video things might look better for independent video producers as well.

Apple Day 2008

Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost takes a look at past Apple Days and what important products were announced each year, including the iMac, iPod, the switch to Intel and the iPhone.

And as tomorrow is Christmas Day all over again I thought I would ask for a few things.


Dear Santa Steve,

I've been a very good boy this year. All 14 days of it. For Apple Day I would like an Apple TV that works like a TiVo and comes with AT&T Digital Cable or better yet my current cable provider.

Next I would like a professional version of iWeb with a content management system for podcasting and dynamic ad insertion - and a couple of interactive media buyers who like French Maids.

And finally I would like a new MacBook Pro or MacTablet (MacBook Air) that is faster than any laptop on the planet and will be for six months because of a deal you struck with Intel.

The Trader Joe's Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are in the kitchen near the iMac.

Oh and one last thing, I'd like some programable digital photo frames that hook up to Airport and iPhoto.

Thanks

Timmy

and thanks Gary.

Make Money with Advertising on Video Podcasts

If you are interested in bringing Advertisers and Content creators together and creating a set of advertising standards for downloadable media and what ever new media comes along here is your chance to get involved and help jump start the monetization of vlogs, audio podcasts and video podcasts.

The recently formed Association for Downloadable Media (ADM) will hold its first in-person meeting at the Podcasting & New Media Expo in Ontario, CA. The meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. PDT on Friday, September 28, 2007 in Ballroom A. Anyone can attend who is registered as an expo attendee. Free and paid options are available at http://www.NewMediaExpo.com/register.php.