The BX Radio Network Welcomes Dr. Kathleen P King

In an effort to expand its reach in the podcast marketplace, the BX Radio Network (www.bxradio.net) has signed on Dr. Kathleen P King, education and distance learning expert, researcher and widely published professor and author as a managing partner. Dr. King joins founding partners Peter K Yanke and Matt Hartley and will bring an educational perspective to the network.

The timing is no coincidence as the BX Radio Network nears the launch of its podcast radio station of educational content under the name iLearn Radio (www.ilearnradio.org) The iLearn Radio station will be a sister station to the already popular CoolCast Radio station (www.coolcastradio.com) under the BX Radio Network umbrella, and will focus on distance education using podcasts. Other online services and resources will be brought online later in 2006 to complement the educational radio station.

All ages will be able to benefit from the new iLearn Radio station with content for students and teachers alike for K-12, as well as Higher Ed, Continuing and Adult Education students. Dr. Kathy King’s experience in the industry will no doubt become an invaluable tool as the BX Radio Network moves into this area of the podcasting industry.

Interested podcasters need to contact the BX Radio Network as soon as possible. Submission schedules and other details will be discussed upon the podcaster's acceptance into the iLearn Radio lineup

New blog address

New blog address at http://blog.bxradio.net.

We have moved our 'blog' to reside within the www.bxradio.net website. While the Google Blogger site has done a fine job and we will continue to post here occasionally, the move will allow us more control over the display and other features, as well as additional uses we have planned for the future. The finishing touches are still being put on the functionality and look of the new blog, and your patience is appreciated.

Please note that the ability to leave comments within the new blog has been disabled. Given the nature of information posted to our blog, leaving comments seemed to be superfluous, but may be something we enable in the future. As always questions and comments can be sent to info@bxradio.net for Advertising/General Business or to broadcast@bxradio.net for Content/Submissions.

Thanks for your support!

Up and down

Over the next few days, you may find that things are up and down. This was expected and is why we are doing a soft launch like this. Yesterday the temp server did well with the playlist that we assigned to it. Over the next few days, we will be rolling things over to the new server, but since this is a soft launch, each of you will be presented with the opportunity to listen in as this happens.

Remember, if things are down, they will be back up as the transfer is completed.

Thanks!

We're live!

We are set up on a temporary server over at Live365 while we continue to get things ready during our soft launch. We are running with a limited playlist and you might notice the content is a little dated. There is a reason for this and it will be explained as things progress.

So, until we get the main server ready to go, please take a minute to check us out at the following link. Please understand, this is merely temporary and we will be bringing things over to our main server here soon. Thanks for listening!

Soft Launch pushed back to Sept 19th, 2005

During the preparation for the Soft Launch, some bugs in the process were discovered. While these were minor issues, they did give us the opportunity to re-evaluate the entire process. As a result, we are pushing back the launch of Cool Cast Radio until September 19th, 2005.

This is the very reason we had the pre-testing and it is obviously much better to find out about, and fix these issues, no matter how small, before-hand. We will keep everyone up to date via this blog as things progress. Ultimately this will result in a better quality product for both listeners and broadcasters of the station and we thank you for your continued patience.

Soft Launch Planned to Test Systems

Given the phenomenal response to the project, the BX Radio Network has decided it will run a 'Soft Launch' on September 1st, 2005 of it's Cool Cast Radio station. This will allow us to gauge traffic and other systems and processes to ensure the best possible experience for both listeners and broadcasters.

It is one of our goals to reach as many people as possible, and in this light we will be using the soft launch to broadcast a scaled down version of the station's content. We expect the soft launch to continue through September 30th, 2005, at which time we will be looking at going into 'Full Launch' status.

We will of course be adding in new content and features through the entire process. If you would like to join the BX Radio Network family of podcasters, advertisers or writers, please contact us to get started.

We look forward to becoming your choice for online podcast content.

Look Ethel...It's a Podcast!

All joking aside, if you thought the young people of the world are the only ones into the latest Internet trends, you may be wrong, and survey company CLX has come out with a poll suggesting just that. According to the story on Podcasting News, podcasting is most popular with those over 45, weighing in at 21%. The 15-24 year old age bracket came in at a much lower 13% proving that the 'young whipper snappers' don't always have the upper hand on the latest and greatest.

This of course comes as no surprise to us at the BX Radio Network as we have embraced listeners of ALL ages with the diverse brands of podcast content we intend to broadcast on the Cool Cast Radio station. The goal as always, is to bring the newest and freshest podcast content to those that want it and perhaps even to those that don't even know they want it yet.

List of Signed Podcasters Grows

As the launch date for the Cool Cast Radio station nears, the list of podcasters signing on with the BX Radio Network's current project grows. Some of the newest podcasters to commit to the new online radio station include:

Jack Devore - Slanderbox Media
Bill Grady - Star Communications
Guy Bauer - Guy Bauer Half Hour

There are of course many more to come, including some very exciting and notable people in their field. Watch this blog for more announcements or tie in to our blog site feed at http://bxradio.blogspot.com/atom.xml for the most current BX Radio Network and Cool Cast Radio updates.

Cool Cast Radio Signs First Podcasters to Station

IT's OFFICIAL! Cool Cast Radio has started signing it's first podcasters to it's online radio station. Among those who have signed an agreement to be broadcast on the BX Radio Network's podcast radio station, are Mitch Keeler's Web Hosting Show and Joan Winberg of JLW Enterprises.

(excerpt from Mitch's website) "After listening to such online radio shows as the Chris Pirillo Show and Changing Media, I wanted to pursue the same format and process. Instead of the world of technology in general though, I decided to focus in on what I know best, Web hosting."

(excerpt from Joan's website) "Joanie Winberg is a speaker, a Relationship Coach, an Advanced Human Behavior Consultant, a Certified Laughter Coach and founder/president of JLW Enterprises, Inc. She coaches individuals nationwide to reach their highest potential both personally and professionally."

There are many more podcasts quickly moving through the approval process, and these are just the first in a long list of quality content providers to come. We also still have an open invitation to any podcasters interested in being broadcast on Cool Cast Radio.

Pre-Launch Advertising Rates in Effect

Information for potential advertisers is now available on the Cool Cast Radio website. Special pre-launch rates are in affect through August 25th, 2005. Initial advertising plans include monthly, weekly and daily sponsor packages, as well as individual 30 second spots available at bulk rates.

The expected launch date remains at September 1st, 2005, but should the launch date need to be pushed back, the special rates deadline will be extended as well. Recently punned as 'Podvertising', this is seen as a fast-growing market. Any interested parties should contact the BX Radio Network as soon as possible to reserve their space before they fill-up.

Questions, concerns and requests can be forwarded to info@bxradio.net or to 505.835.8967 or TOLL FREE to 877.893.2662.