‘AskTheHost’ Lets BTR Audiences Say Good-bye to Long-Distance Charges
“This could lead to some very compelling discussion – imagine a talk show on international politics with input from around the world.”
That’s the thumbs-up verdict on BlogTalkRadio’s “AskTheHost” feature, from sway-holding weblog TechCrunch.
Launched today, AskTheHost makes it possible for BTR listeners to participate in any one of the network’s 450-plus live daily shows without wracking up long-distance calling charges – or even having a traditional landline or wireless phone.
Rather, the “one-click” Flash-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service lets them listen and call into shows directly from their Web browser. They only need to plug a microphone into their computer, log onto BTR and “dial in” via the AskTheHost widget.
BlogTalkRadio expects AskTheHost to spur a dramatic increase in its listenership and audience participation, both in the United States and abroad.
“Unlike other VoIP applications like Skype, no software downloads are needed to use AskTheHost,” says Alan Levy, CEO and co-founder of BlogTalkRadio. “Users can call into shows from anywhere in the world, from any computer that has an Internet connection.”
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Fantastic news!
That was one of the last pieces of the puzzle I was waiting for.
Well done!!!!
Colin Knight
Terra Chat
What fantastic concept! Will this be extended to us hosts with weekly shows as well?
AskTheHost sounds like an excellent plan! Thanks
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