New media is quickly overtaking what is quickly becoming known as old media or traditional media. Newspapers, television and cable networks have all taken a hit due to advancing Internet based production technology. In fact, television and cable programs as well as terrestrial radio are now streamed on the Internet. Many newspapers and magazines have moved online as they see their subscriptions drop due to the Internet.

Not only can content be produced and distributed online, Internet based content is currently being distributed via mobile phones and handheld devices that can access the Internet. Automobile manufactures are including Internet access in their new models and new technology can turn any automobile into a Wi-Fi hot spot.

While this group will focus mainly on Internet Radio which has seen its audience surpass the projected growth from the reported 33 million listeners per year in 2008, it will cover other new media platforms and technology and thelatest social networking tools. You will learn how to distribute and monetize your content.

If you have any questions about new media, you will find help within this group. If your question can not be answered right away, we will research and help you find the information you are looking for, it will be like have a consulting service on call nearly 24/7.

Sample Tutorials & Videos

• Radio Production - Making Audio News Clips & Fair Use Laws

• Communication Tools - Using Media Players, Audio Software with Softphones

• Radio Production - Management & Formatting (Radio Clock Wheel)

• Communication Tools - Configuring Sound Cards

And much more!

This group is managed by Scotty Reid, the founder of the NC Non-profit Black Talk Media Project, a New Media Organization and the creator of this website, Black Talk Radio Network, creating "New Media for the New Millennium". He has a background in communications spending six years as a U.S. Army Communications Specialist, three years as a network troubleshooter for Sprint PCS, and four years experience as a Internet radio broadcaster producing over 1,000 live episodes and podcasts.