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Quick Update: We have been literally working around the clock making improvements to the PodcasterNews.com website. We recognized that we needed to streamline a couple of the sites inner workings and have those changes almost ready to be rolled out. At the same time we have been dealing with a huge influx of new content producer applications that we are diligently working through. We expect to add about 20 shows this week alone and this will help us fill some of the content categories that we are currently low on inventory in.

The rest of the team is preparing for our next 2 major announcements, we have to be sure that the proposals and structuring is correct as the rest of the podcasting community will be watching. But one thing that we need to prepare for now is the second phase of PCN were we target major metropolitan areas and have regional and major metropolitan communities of news content, for every major city in the United States.

So here is the call to action. You must live in the city that you apply for, so if you want to be considered for a content manager job of Washington DC you must live within the beltway, your job will be to build a team of content producers in your local community. This will allow not only PCN to have national coverage but also community specific. If you want to apply for this type of position we need a Bio and Resume sent to ceo@rawvoice.com if you do not have a resume a very motivating e-mail will help.

The momentum is building and we look forward to having you join our evolution of media distribution!

From the Desk of the CEO:

The launch of the Podcaster News Network has been terrific, our initial team of content producers are creating content and feedback has been positive. We have had a influx of applications of content creators with great ideas that will help in start filling out all of our categories. Content is king and we want to make sure their is a wide assortment of value added content available for those that are discovering PCN.

I encourage any podcaster, media student, journalist to apply for a content creation position with the network. Currently we are working through the backlog of applicants and will be adding a number of shows to the network in the coming days. The team is in high gear and we are even taking suggestions that have been submitted and incorporating them into the website.

If you have not visited the Podcaster News Network please do so and check out MyCast this is one of our signature features of the site. Comments or questions can be sent directly to press@rawvoice.com or using the feedback form on the Podcaster News Network website.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, November 9 2005

CONTACT:
Jeevan Padiyar
718.928.9961
press@rawvoice.com

RAWVOICE INC. TO INTRODUCE PODCASTER NEWS NETWORK

ONTARIO, CA — November 11, 2005 — Internet media company RawVoice Inc. plans to unveil the PodcasterNews Network (PCN) at the Portable Media Expo this weekend. The Podcaster News Network allows listeners to assemble and download personalized podcast news shows with incredible ease. The PodcasterNews Network can be found at http://www.podcasternews.com.

“This is the ultimate customized audio news program,” said Todd Cochrane, President and CEO of RawVoice “The PodcasterNews Network lets someone pick the topics they want to hear and puts them together into one program feed, called a MyCast. You want a little tech news, some sports and some fashion tips each day, then that’s what you put in your MyCast.” Cochrane, who is also host of Geek News Central and author of Podcasting: The Do it Yourself Guide, said PCN is the next step in personal media evolution. The site focuses on user experience and will be a terrific advertising opportunity to reach targeted audiences .

Jeevan Padiyar, the CFO of RawVoice and an admitted geek, said PCN is for anyone who wants free, on-demand, customized news. “PCN is for people who are tired of waiting to hear what they care about. It allows them to construct and download a news program that is 100% in tune with their interests.”

Podcasting is an increasingly popular form of audio content delivery that requires far less equipment than what is needed for over-the-air broadcasting. Podcasts are radio shows that can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on an mp3 player like the iPod.

The podcasters contributing to PCN inject their own opinions into their shows. “By being passionate about their subject areas, our podcasters bring the news to life,” Cochrane said. PCN contributors already have established long format podcasts. The best part about PCN, according to Cochrane is that each news segment has fresh ideas and commentary, and runs just five minutes.

PCN is designed to work with iTunes, Yahoo, or any other podcast software that syncs a user’s mp3 player. Visitors can also listen to shows from the website directly. “We want to ensure complete user satisfaction, and the best way to do that is to give the end user as many choices as possible,” added Brian Yuhnke, the companies Creative Director, “but the greatest part of the site is the MyCast which allows visitors to create an account and pick only the segments they want included in their MyCast.” The proprietary PCN software then takes care of the rest. It automatically updates each MyCast with the newest content from only those categories already selected, so that a fresh news show is available each day, living up to RawVoice’s philosophy of providing “Fresh Organic Media.”

The diverse podcaster line up includes Mental Health Guru Dr. Fran Babiss, New York GLBT activist Allen Roskoff and Bay-area pastor and commentator Reverend Tim Hohm. Users can include segments from as many podcasters as they want, and podcasts on a variety of topics are being added to PCN every day.

More information about PCN can be found at http://www.podcasternews.com.

About RawVoice, Inc.
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, RawVoice, Inc. distributes fresh organic media with a commitment to avoid the one-size-fits-all corporate blandness of the major media outlets. The Podcast News Network is the premier product of RawVoice, Inc.

On Friday Nov 11th the way you get your news is going to change. With the launch of the Podcaster News Network the evolution in media continues. Check back here for an official announcement on Friday.