Archive for May, 2007

The ‘Big Bang’ Theory of Convergence

In my previous life (dot com days), I used to fly all over the world and talk on the topic of convergence. My thesis was simple: eventually all data, video, phone calls, audio, video would be delivered via an Internet protocol (IP) based platform. I always talked about this convergence from the device-side of things; [...]

My latest venture in podcasting

Okay, it was only a matter of time, but I finally have broken the “radio” publishing barrier by starting a local podcast show called the Geist Radio Show. My neighbor and I get together on our back patio on Friday afternoons and record a podcast for local Geist residents. So far, the response has been [...]

Google Upgrades Book Search with References

I got this email from Google Book Search about a significant upgrade to their program: reference links to your book.
I’m writing to let you know about some recent upgrades to Google Book Search. These features are designed to make Google Book Search much more comprehensive and useful for users and increase the value of [...]

Google Does Radio

As reported previously, Google is now selling radio ads in local markets. I logged into my AdWords account and a big “Audio Ads” tab was staring at me this morning so I took it for a spin.
Much like SpotRunner.com, Google Audio Ads allows you to select the radio markets you want to advertise in by [...]

Picking a Domain Name is Harder Than You Think

Picking a name for your children is easier than selecting a name for your online web presence. Why? Because you can have as many Tommys, Billys, Madisons, Taylors, Sarahs, Robbies, and Jeannes in the world but only one TomBritt.com. Only one. Finding that unique domain name that is as easy to remember and spell as [...]