Saturday, March 22, 2008

Why Are Podcasts Useful?


There are various ways in which podcasts can be useful. Here are a few examples:


1. A podcast allows you to be the host of your own radio station. That is to say, it provides you with the ability to create a virtual-that is, Internet based-radio station, in which you can create and/or share information with a particular audience (Gunter).

2. You can also “promote a printed book, [an] e-book, or a CD/DVD, series by releasing promotional snippets to a wider audience (Gunter).”

3. Additionally, podcasts allow you to record a “telecast series in which you interview experts [regarding] solutions to problems faced by [your audience] (Gunter).”

4. Lastly, podcasts can also be used to share tips, and other valuable information in regards to a given subject-namely, tips on how to attain a healthier lifestyle-with the audience of your choice (Gunter).