PodZinger Debuts Video Podcast Search

The podcast search engine just added video podcast search to its existing full-text podcast search service online. On Diggnation video too. On the left side of the results page, a small player for each video podcast appears next to the result for it. PodZinger provides a brief, time-marked transcript containing the keywords queried. Any word in the snippet can be clicked to start the video from that point in the PodZinger player. Each of those players has links to download the episode or grab its RSS feed. Also, users of iTunes or Yahoo Podcasts can subscribe the podcast from the player to either of those services. PodZinger's president Alex Laats sees a profitable future for video podcasting, too: "A search tool that allows consumers to quickly and easily find the exact information they need, exploits the full value and power of video content. For instance, full text search enables a viable advertising business model for video creators and advertisers looking to monetize their content. We expect to see strong growth in advertising tied to video in the upcoming months as advertisers understand the access they now have thanks to PodZinger." Add to document.write("Del.icio.us") | Yahoo! My Web Drag this to your Bookmarks. David Utter is a staff writer for murdok covering technology and business.