Salt Lake City, Utah – February 21, 2007 — Podango, new media publishing platform which provides a complete platform for podcasters to create, syndicate, manage and monetize their content, and podcasting pioneer, Scott Bourne, announced today that they are joining forces to bring the Mac lifestyle podcast, The iLifeZone, to the Podango Network. “The iLifeZone is working together with Podango because Podango offers a superior listener experience,” iLifeZone producer and host Scott Bourne said. "New media publishing requires the ability to super-serve your audience. We're excited that we'll be able to utilize Podango’s innovative podcast platform for our listeners' benefit." The Podango Network showcases the platform with hit podcasts. The Podango Platform provides the only way to bring together audio, video and blogs into a single station where publishers can deliver their content with a single platform, supporting their community, driving audience and delivering a high quality user experience. Podcasters can also take advantage of a complete set of tools such as metrics, transcriptions, rss, sponsorships and castbacks. “Scott’s decision to move the iLifeZone to Podango is significant. It marks the beginning of a trend for podcasters in general, who are looking to find a reliable, feature-rich platform that does more than hosting and allows them to focus their energies on their shows,” explained Lee Gibbons, CEO, Podango. “Podango’s unique model, which enables a number of podcasters to concentrate together on serving niche markets, provides a superior experience for listeners, while also helping podcasters monetize their shows.”
About iLifeZone
iLifeZone is a podcast which provides information and advice for all Mac users, including news and tips for the Apple ipod, the iPhone, Apple TV, and the entire line of apple notebooks and computers. “iLifeZone is a fun and interesting place where you can learn how to get the most out of your investment in your Mac hardware and software,” said Douglas G. Smith, president, Podango. “This is a great way to stay informed about how to use your favorite Apple gadget or to discover what is happening with new Mac products. We couldn’t be happier to be offering this kind of quality podcast content to our listeners. Scott Borne and friends are top notch and delightful. Life is great when you can have fun while learning. ”
About Scott Bourne
Scott Bourne is an internet and podcasting expert. In 1994, he founded NetRadio– the first internet-only network of radio stations. He also founded First-TV, the world’s first Internet-only television network. Scott has been featured in more than 200 national and international publications including Wired Magazine, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Internet World Magazine, Information Age, Forbes, and Radio & Production. He blogs at www.podcastingtricks.com, is known as the PodcastGearGuy, is the producer of the popular iLife Zone Podcast, and co-hosts MacBreakWeekly with Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay and Merlin Mann.
About Podango
Podango, a Web 2.0 company, enables rich community conversations by integrating the “live conversations” of blogging and community forums with the rich communication value of audio and video podcasts to create a complete online and offline experience. The company provides a complete platform that allows the creation of podcast stations, independently owned and run by Station Directors who collect the finest podcasts in their focused area. Each Podango station distributes multiple podcasts and includes community interaction tools, such as: Station-wide forums to facilitate networking with others with shared interests Profile posting which allows others with shared interests to search for, find, and contact listenersCastback which makes it possible for listeners to record their own take on a given issue and to possibly be featured in upcoming podcasts Customized RSS feeds so the listener can tailor the information they subscribe to
For more information, visit www.podango.comor email info@podango.com.
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