Travel Treasures
the new video podcast
a treasure trove of travel destinations
presented by eBoatCharters.com Inc.
For more information contact Serena Hoerman tel. 561.427.7213 serena@eboatcharters.com
A new travel show on a new medium: watch the demo
A podcast is a series of shows broadcast on the internet. Subscriptions are free.
The show is meant to be downloaded to an iPod or other personal player by plugging the device into a computer, often at night, allowing the device to recharge while the most current episode of a favorite show is automatically downloaded for viewing later at the subscriber's convenience.
Some popular podcasts are primetime TV shows and NPR radio shows.
The demo at right is can be played on Windows. Press play. Download speeds vary. Please allow 60 sec. for download.
Puerto Rico:
Casa Blanca & La Forteleza
Narrator: April Crane, Script: Lisa Bolen, Music performed
by: Gabriel Guillen, Producer: Gerhard Cernek
© 2005 Big C Productions
Video podcasts :: What you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PODCASTING: What does it mean to the travel industry?
The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) reports:
4,800,000 podcasts were downloaded in 2005, up
nearly 500% from 2004
What is Podcasting?
A technology used to pull digital audio files from
web sites to place them on individual computers, MP3 players and other
devices, allowing the user to listen whenever they choose. Podcasting
advertising usually comprises of an organization/product logo on the podcast
web site and audio plugs before, during, and after the podcast.
How can Podcasting help your organization?
Podcasting is a powerful, multi-sensory form of advertising that promotes Brand Awareness in both visual and audio mediums. As most podcasts are archived, podcasting continues to promote your property, destination or attraction for an extended time period. Another advantage of podcasting is the direct connection to your target consumers.
Source: www.tia.org
How do I watch a podcast?
To subscribe to a podcast on the iTunes store web site, you need to download the free iTunes software.
To watch one episode, you can use a media player such Windows Media Player or RealPlayer (often included with Windows software) or Quicktime (first choice for Mac users). iTunes podcasts are often optimized for viewing in Quicktime.
The demo video on this page is shorter than the full length episode available on iTunes for quick viewing.
Is podcasting right for my organization?
5 Steps
1. Know your Demographics
- "Trendsetters"
- 55% between 18 and 49 yrs
- 59% having a household
income over $ 50K
Aruntz Market Overview: 90 percent of world coverage, in 43 of the top 50 DMAs syndicated coverage, 81 percent are in multi-national counts.
Consumer Demographics: Aruntx Media has 400 million
podcast-goers per year, with an age demographic 55 percent between 18
and 49 years, with gender 51 percent Males, 49 percent Female, with a
household income of 59 percent having an income over 50K."
2. Set your budget
Surprisingly affordable, a single episode of a video podcast starts at only $5000. Co-op prices are also available. One episode can feature hotel properties, attractions and activities as well as a destination.
Visit
St. Thomas
Puerto Rico
Martinique
Dominica
anytime you like!
Sponsor an episode to feature your destination
About Us
Serena A. Hoermann is the owner and operator of Two Fins, Inc., a web design company and eBoatCharters.com, Inc. Connecting People & Boating around the world.
Professional affiliations
3. Tell your story
You provide the script,
We provide the images
Experienced voice actors bring your story to life in a high quality sound
studio.
Professional videographers produce high quality digital appealing video images.
Meet our production company
4. Music sets the mood
Ipod listeners love the music. We complement your words and images with an original musical score.
5. See it online &
Track your results
Your podcast will be available for download on iTunes or your own web site. No guesswork - see who is watching your podcast with sophisticated web tracking tools
