It’s 6 days to go until the iPhone 4 will be in my hands. I’ve been thinking today about how it will change my existing user experience, new features that I will start to use, how it will change or enhance the functions I already enjoy using the iPhone for. Just how different is it likely to be?
I suppose really, the first question would be, when are you getting yours? I’ve seen today that o2 have stated that only existing o2 customers will be able to buy the new iPhone …

**PRICING UPDATE** – o2 have now finally released all their pricing for the new unit, as of today at 14:15.
As any Apple follower will know by now, we have the imminent release (June 24th) of the much-anticipated iPhone 4, the fourth generation iPhone (not 4G as many people have been stating, as it still runs on 3G technology, carriers can’t currently handle 4G).
I, for those that know me, will know that I’ll without question be buying my iPhone4 on launch day (not that I’m counting down the days!) With the …

Episode 5 – May 2010 - “Audio Marketing, a Podcast Special Edition” (24m 14s)
This is a recording of a talk I recently made at a 4Networking event in Sutton Coldfield. I talk about the importance of businesses utilising audio in their marketing strategies, how it can open up massive new avenues of audience, for the people that are auditory learners, i.e. they absorb information better in audio form. I talk about podcasting, the power of the human voice, branding your company with audio, the immense reach of the iTunes podcast directory, …

I’ve become involved in a project that could do with your vote. A friend and colleague of mine, Amanda Hill of Dreams To Go,  has thought up a new idea for a new business, and entered the Barclays Bank ‘Take One Small Step’ competition.
The basic idea is to create a national network of local radio that centres on community oriented activities, including being a portal for businesses as well, and offering very affordable advertising solutions.
Once on the page, look to the right, and please ‘back this idea’ by clicking the …

I’m fairly certain you can’t have escaped the news that Apple and Adobe are having a fairly big spat, over Apple’s refusal to incorporate Adobe’s Flash technology within their mobile devices, most notably the iPhone and new iPad, plus the iPod Touch. Currently, if you come across a Flash video on the iPhone or iPad, you’ll just get a little ‘can’t display this video’ icon where the video should be.
There’s lots of debate either side of this argument, a lot of it I barely understand. For the most part, I …

Hopefully destined for a Sky TV channel, this is a TV promo that I recently voiced.

Richard Heathcote, Voice Over Artist

For the visual geeks amongst you, you’re probably clamouring for some information on April’s launch of Photoshop CS5. Luckily I’ve found an official video on Youtube that gives you a sneak peak at the new tech concealed within….
Enjoy….

Richard Heathcote, Voice Over Artist

Episode 4 – March 2010 - “Clarity In Your Communication, Succeeding With Social Media & PR On A Shoestring” (11m 42s)
I talk to Nigel Morgan from Morgan PR this month, looking at how small businesses (and large alike) can execute effective PR on an absolute shoestring budget. I’ve persuaded him to give us his top 5 tips to succeed with self-generated PR. We’ll also be looking at a massive Twitter success story this month which has opened up new opportunities for me, and how you can achieve similar results for yourself. …

Recently I watched the BBC series “The Virtual Revolution”. Being a bit of a techie geek on the quiet, it’s stuff that very much interests me, all things internet, social media and beyond.
I have to say, it was an absolutely fantastic series that explored the origins of the internet and how it’s changed our lives whether we want it to or not, and the revolution of how it’s affected business globally too. For many of us who are small businesses, (and big businesses for that matter), the uses within the …

Right Click To Download Episode 3 – Feb 2010 - “Top Sales Tips, The iPad, & New Mobile Tech” (26m 24s)
This episode we’re talking to Gary Gorman, a sales expert from Paradigm Training, and getting his top 5 sales tips to make you more effective in your business. We’re also talking about the new revolutionary device from Apple, the iPad, and how it could influence the tech market. We’re also taking a look at the new mobile devices from Windows and Google. Will they be game changers and be true competition for …