Rocketboom is a three minute daily video web log (vlog) based in New York City. It was created and is co-produced by Andrew Baron. Rocketboom was originally hosted and co-produced and hosted by the effervescent Amanda Congdon. After “creative differences” split the pair, Joanne Colan came onboard as anchor.
According to the site, “Rocketboom specializes in covering and creating a wide range of information and commentary from top news stories to quirky internet culture.” With a heavy emphasis on international arts, technology and weblog drama, Rocketboom is presented via online video and widely distributed through RSS.
Rocketboom is available on demand in Quicktime, Windows MediaPlayer, and Torrent (p2p bit torrents) for web streaming. Rocketboom is also distributed on mobile devices through iTunes and Video iPod proprietary software and 3gp for most cell phones that can play video. Additionally, as long as you have one of the aforementioned media players on your computer, Rocketboom automatically launches once you surf to the site. Free.
