TAP077: Copyright laws for bloggers and podcasters

Can you use copyrighted stuff in your blog or podcast?
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Can you use copyrighted material in your personal podcast? What about “fair use”? And more copyright questions answered by entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark.

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Podcasting, blogging, and the law—upcoming series

Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark will join us for the next few episodes to discuss copyrights, trademarks, privacy policies, disclaimers, and tax benefits for blogging and podcasting.

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TAP076: 7 free and easy ways to give your podcast new life

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It may feel like your podcast is dying. That doesn’t always mean it’s time to quit. Sometimes, your podcast just needs a bit of new life! If you have extra money to spend, I also include some bonus tips.

This is more than just finding content for your podcast, but bringing new inspiration and flavor to what is still your passion.

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TAP075: 5 reasons bloggers and podcasters MUST have audacity

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Learn why you need guts to blog or podcast. It’s not just about a computer program.

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iTunes changes podcast specs and features

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On Monday, March 26, iTunes sent an email with the subject, “iTunes Podcasts: Provider News & Announcements,” to all podcasters in their directory. I’ll explain what this means and how it applies to you.

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TAP074: Is Zune still important for podcasters?

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Rob Greenlee from Zune tells us that the Zune Marketplace isn’t dead, and we talk about the future of Zune and podcasting in general.

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TAP073: New SEO for Google, Audacity 2.0, New iPad, Mobile-Friendly [podcasting news]

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Is your blog or podcast ready for Google’s new algorithm? Should you update to Audacity 2.0? What the new iPad means for podcasters. Becoming mobile-friendly.

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Audacity 2.0 Now Available and No Longer Beta

Audacity 2.0

The free audio-editor Audacity has finally received its official upgrade to 2.0! You can and should download the new version right now.

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TAP072: How to Use PowerPress to Setup Your WordPress Blog for Podcasting

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Learn how to setup Blubrry’s PowerPress plugin for WordPress, including feed and iTunes settings, category podcasting, channels, and how to attach podcast episodes.

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TAP071: Accents, Cover Art, and Stitcher’s Terms [feedback]

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Will a native-language accent turn away listeners? How to fix a cover art display issue. And whether Stitcher’s legalese is evil.

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