Podcasts

Description:
Publishing multimedia files (audio and video) over the Internet where the content can be downloaded automatically using software capable of reading RSS feeds

eParticipation areas:

• Information Provision

Stage policy cycle: Usually agenda setting.


Specials:
Generally none, unless users have to subscribe. There may be some rules concerning how interaction is governed if emails and texts are replied to.


Channel:
PC is mainly needed to download and watch, but content can be automatically loaded onto mobile devices (such as iPod) to listen and/or watch everywhere.

Evaluation:
Number of subscriptions; Requires evaluation over time

Additions:
www.itunes.com www.podcastnetwork.com http://www.mypodcastcenter.com/directory/Podcasts/Political_Podcasts/