New company to launch mag for podcasting industry in May.

A new company, ID3 Media (Naperville, IL) will begin the publication of "ID3 Podcast Magazine" with a May/June issue. The new magazine will be published six times a year for all those, including both professionals and individuals/consumers, involved in podcasting. It will have a paid circulation and a charter annual subscription costs $28.

Named after the embedded beta tag found in all podcasts, "ID3 Podcast" will be produced in four formats, including print, PDF, online and podcast editions. Dedicated to "serving podcasters," the new magazine will carry editorial content covering all aspects of podcasting, including feature stories, trend articles, podcast profiles, tips and advice, new products and technologies, podcast reviews, equipment and software reviews, industry lists, news, reader polls, podcast excerpts and commentary.

The first two issues will include information on: bloggers adoption of podcasting, podcasting as marketing, podcasting in the UK, corporate use of podcasting, music, production advice, copyright and other legal issues, attracting listeners, establishing a format, podcast service providers, and best practices in podcasting. The podcast edition will carry full length interviews, outtakes, extended discussions and related materials. Content will be available via the company's web site (id3mag.com) prior to the magazine's launch.