Added to Podcasting Software list: PodcastBlaster is a free online service for generating podcast feeds. To use, you fill out web form fields that are used to generate the RSS file. Each time you creates a new episode of your podcast you can come back to your Podcastblaster account and add a link to that [...]

Wizzard Software announced today the acquisition of a second podcasting company, Blast Podcast, an podcast advertising and hosting service provider. Previously, Wizzard announced an agreement to purchase Switchpod.com, a podcast hosting service. Wizzard plans to combine its experience in the area of speech recognition technology into Blast Podcast’s business plans. Wizzard will incorporate its server-based [...]

Does the world still need podcasters? That’s the question raised by the latest announcement from MagneticTime, a text-to-speech software developer. The company announced today that MT-Podcast, an application that can automatically convert scripts to podcasts, is now available for free to hobbyist bloggers. ‚ÄúThe blogging community is growing and vibrant ‚Äì and one which can [...]

Paramagnus Developments has introduced a new podcast hosting service, Podcast Spot. Service features include: Flexible Storage Space Unmetered Bandwidth Automatic Media Conversion Easy Organization Automatic P2P Support for iTunes Simple Payment Options Professional hosting plans start at $7/month, and a free introductory plan (25mb) is also available.

Webcasting firm Webcast in a Box is now BOXpopuli, according to company co-founder, Chris Dawson. The company is updating its name to reflect its emphasis on podcasting and its automated podcasting market niche. The company’s Linux-based appliance, a 1U rackmount device, records audio in a club, classroom or other venue and uploads the encoded files, [...]

Libsyn, a popular podcast hosting service, has debuted a new site for heavy-hitting podcast customers, LibsynPRO. Libsyn currently provides many podcasters with hosting, syndication and blogging services. Their new offering provides the same types of services, but aimed towards corporate publishers. Early adopters of LibsynPRO include the National Geographic Society, National Public Radio (NPR), and [...]

PodWorx, a Las Vegas based podcasting company, has announced that it is offering business podcast production services. “With the unmatched rise in podcast listenership, all businesses are faced with a tough question,” says Scott Whitney, president of PodWorx, “at what point will the decision not to produce a podcast for their customers, prospects, business partners [...]

Apple has updated its categories for podcasts, and they are asking podcasters to update their feeds as soon as possible. Per Apple: Changes to your categories may take 1-2 weeks from the time you edit your feed, so please review and add new category data as soon as possible to ensure your podcast is listed [...]

Farrell Kramer Communications, a public relations firm, has launched a new podcasting service, FKC Newsmaker Interviews, which provides professional podcast interviews for companies and individuals looking to publicize any type of news event. “Podcasting is an ideal way to energize a PR announcement, complementing any news event with an in-depth audio interview,” said FKC president [...]

UK media company Chrysalis Radio is planning to launch a podcast production service to create tailored programs for its clients. Chrysalis Content will build on existing podcasts from clients including Honda and AOL and create content such as city travel guides and target fields like fashion and beauty. Research conducted by Chrysalis Radio of 1,000 [...]