RawVoice, the power to control your media
Store | Account
Follow us on Twitter Call 1.877.729.8642 or Follow us on Twitter: rawvoice

RawVoice Blog

Blubrry: A Site to Behold

June 9th, 2010
The team here at RawVoice is proud to introduce the new Blubrry.com website! Not only is it  leaner, cleaner, even more comprehensive and even more multifaceted, it’s fully functional on all HTML 5 compliant browsers, such as the Apple iPad!

As you’re checking it out, keep in mind that we’re maximizing your podcast prominence by giving you the opportunity to be featured on the Blubrry home page. We’re placing our outstanding, polished podcasts front and center to be seen — and consumed — by the broader audience.

In addition, podcasts are available on set-top television units such as Roku and on mobile devices such as iPhone, Android, etc.

So what do you think? We’d love to know! And  Get Featured on Blubrry Now! 

Get Featured on the Blubrry Home Page!

May 28th, 2010

Be conspicuous! We invite you to maximize your podcast prominence by being featured on the Blubrry home page. Blubrry, your predominant podcasting resource, will place its most outstanding, polished podcasts front and center to be seen — and consumed — by the broader audience. In addition — and this is way cool — your podcast will be available on set-top television units such as Boxee and Roku and on mobile devices such as iPhone, Android, etc. 

So what w’re looking for is precision. Our featured shows will have fresh, updated content, a catchy title and art work, a parental rating and notes that are spell checked and grammatically correct. That’s not so much to ask, is it? I mean, you’re doing that already and if you’re not, this is a great time to spit and polish your podcast. The specific requirements we’re looking for are listed in the link below so check them off as you go.

Be sure you closely read and agree to our terms and let us know you want your show featured. If any of this confuses you or you feel you need an exception give us a shout at Blubrry.com/contact.php. You get the picture? Cool. Now get in the picture and on the Blubrry home page!

Get Featured on Blubrry Now!

Catch Tech Podcasts Network Programs on Roku!

May 18th, 2010

I want my TPN TV? You’ve got it. High quality programs from the Tech Podcasts Network (TPN) are now available through the popular Roku over-the-top television box.

With Roku, TPN lets technology-based audiences broaden their viewing and/or listening options and helps content owners and publishers reach a large and fast-growing audience of digital media consumers. TPN, a user-driven podcasting community powered by the RawVoice Generator platform, is a centrally located source for the most up-to-date, comprehensive technology information on the Internet. The site currently features 133 shows, the best of which are being made available on Roku.

“TPN answers a critical need by bringing the very latest technological information to thousands of viewers and listeners,” says Todd Cochrane, creator of Geek News Central and CEO of RawVoice Inc. “The ability for featured TPN shows to be accessible through the television via Roku is an important step in the evolution of media consumption.”

The Tech Podcasts Network joins Blubrry, a powerful media community, in letting podcasters be seen and heard on television. 

In 2010, RawVoice is focused on content distribution via the growing number of alternative content delivery platforms, allowing online media consumers to receive its publishers’ content without having to go exclusively through cable operators, satellite networks or TV affiliates.

Get a Job! . . . With Us!

May 15th, 2010

Title Programmer
Categories Research and Development
Salary Competitive full time salary
Location Columbus, OH
Job Information If you’re a skilled, up-and-coming programmer read on! RawVoice, the premier force in the podcast industry, is seeking a full-time programmer to join its team of digital media professionals. If we like you and you like us, too, you will be active in developing back-end web applications and a bunch of the other cool, tech stuff listed below. We’re looking for someone with excellent organization, communication and documentation skills who will thrive in a small, friendly, fast-paced start-up environment. You’d be based in a semi-private office in Columbus, Ohio, with the development team and keep in close communication with other team members from afar. That’s really not so tough. We’re a pretty cool group . . . at least that’s what everyone tells us. If you’re a team player and an enthusiastic contributor, willing to speak your mind and make suggestions, we’d dig hearing from ya.

RawVoice, founded in 2005 by podcasters for podcasters, provides tools, resources and communities to make it easier for media producers to focus on content creation and to make money. Here’s the low-down on what this position is about.

You would be responsible for:

  • Statistical analysis of media downloads
  • Working with our media network platform
  • Management of our campaign system: acceptance and reporting
  • Portable device and TV hardware applications

Your primary job tasks include:

  • Development of LAMP based web applications; back end with PHP/MySQL, front end with jQuery/CSS/HTML5
  • Developing API services; RESTful services supporting json/xml
  • Developing scripted processes; scheduled tasks, system maintenance, data migrations, etc…
  • Work closely with and incorporate feedback from department supervisor and system designers
  • Provide end user support for responsible systems

Additional job opportunities:

  • Mobile phone development (iPhone, Android, Blackberry)
  • Development for TV hardware  (Roku, Boxee, Yahoo TV Widgets, etc…)
  • Develop LAMP based web applications with Python
  • WordPress theme and/or plugin development
  • Travel to conferences and interact with end users

What we gotta have:

  • B.S. or higher in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Excellent programming skills in C/C++, Java, Python, or PHP
  • Skilled in object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques
  • Strong competence of web development (PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

What we wanna have:

  • Understanding of Internet/web technologies such as browsers, sockets and Internet protocols such as HTTP
  • Working knowledge of source control software (CVS, Subversion, etc.)
  • Strong command of web standards, CSS-based design, cross-browser compatibility
  • Good understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache) and familiarity with Unix/Linux
  • Solid grasp of new media and social networking (podcasting, Twitter, Facebook, etc…)
  • Relational database design and good practices
  • Understanding of Linux shell and common utilities (cron, logrotate, etc…)

So, what do you think? If you’re interested, let us know why you want to be a part of our team, upload your resume and fill out this quick and easy online app. And be sure to check us out further at RawVoice.com.

Apply Now

RawVoice Media Distribution Now Available on Boxee and Roku

April 8th, 2010

Company to Share Vision for Multiplatform Content Distribution at the NAB Show

LAS VEGAS – NAB Show – April 8, 2010RawVoice,a leader in new media distribution, trend tracking and content monetization, announces the availability of the first two customizable, branded distribution apps for media via the Boxee and Roku new media players. RawVoice will demonstrate its multiplatform channel at the 2010 NAB Show April 12-15, booth # SU9506S. The company’s latest move further demonstrates its commitment to enabling the proliferation and consumption of quality, independently produced content anytime, anywhere.

“We’re offering ‘branded distribution’ for content creators on these two devices and more to come this year, providing an all-inclusive pipeline to their content that was not possible before,” said Todd Cochrane, CEO of RawVoice. “Imagine having your own TV channel without the barriers to entry that exist today. We are one stop shop based on how the consumer accesses media.”

RawVoice currently supports more than 5,000 content creators on its family of sites powered by its RawVoice Generator media network platform — TechPodcasts.com, Blubrry.com, TravelCastNetwork.com and ProMedNetwork.com

The popular Roku set top box, and soon to be launched Boxee device is where custom content channels, powered by the RawVoice Generator represent a tremendous opportunity for content owners and publishers to reach an already large and growing audience of new media consumers.

Both Roku and Boxee have created a platform for content delivery to the television over the Internet, leveling the playing field for content owners to reach a burgeoning audience of highly educated, affluent consumers. The Boxee represents more than 100 broadcast and streaming channels with more than 1 million subscribers and counting.

RawVoice’s distribution strategy does not stop here. Through its line of services, RawVoice is a base for media sharing, discovery, publishing, hosting, measurement and monetization for a vast group of content creators and networks. In 2010, the company is focused purely on content distribution via the growing number of alternative content delivery platforms, enabling online media consumers to receive its publishers’ content without having to go exclusively through cable operators, satellite networks or TV affiliates.

RawVoice helps customers leverage this trend by managing and disseminating new media content via the Internet, mobile devices and set-top boxes, taking the lead in multi-platform content delivery.

Not only does RawVoice deliver the content through multiple platforms, it tracks and measures it. The RawVoice media statistics system offers unsurpassed insights into user consumption: tracking audiences, listener-base demographics and geographical data with worldwide mapping – all delivered via web based interfaces, custom reports and daily e-mail summaries.

“The Internet has turned the video world upside down, creating opportunities for content that would never have found distribution through traditional channels,” said Steve Hawley, Principal Analyst for tvstrategies™.  “As new Internet video distribution platforms move into the mainstream, it’s important that publishers not only have tools to extend their presence, but also be able to measure their effectiveness.”

For more information on RawVoice at the NAB Show and to schedule a time to talk with Cochrane, visit: http://rawvoice.com. For up-to-the-minute details on RawVoice at NAB, follow RawVoice on Facebook and Twitter (@rawvoice).

Contact:
Cathi Lane
+1-818-519-8869
Skype: catchat111
cathi@cattchat.com