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PTV Channel 0 Shows

By Barry Knights

PTV Channel 0.com is an online television station located in Toowoomba, Queensland. This Pod Cast is a compilation of the audio tracks from the regular shows that are recorded each week on the station. The full shows can be found at www.ptvchannelo.com
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Switched On IT "The New Normal"

PTV Channel 0 ShowsMay 19, 2020

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Welcome to the ARFA Podcast series

Welcome to the ARFA Podcast series

This episode introduces the new ARFA series and gives an overview of what folk can expect in the future.  

My life has been a roller coaster of achievements and deep lows including depression and anxiety.

A recent diagnosis of bladder cancer has brought my own ,mortality into sharp focus (mind you, I understand the prognosis is really good for this type of cancer).

Oct 06, 202209:41
"Using Online Chat to enhance your customers' experience"

"Using Online Chat to enhance your customers' experience"


"Using Online Chat to enhance your customers' experience"


Visiting a web site where there is no place for engaging with visitors, is a bit like putting a "We're Closed" sign outside your physical store!

Make sure your web site visitors have a retail "experience" by engaging them with an online chat facility.



Sep 08, 202001:04:02
 On The Spot "Interview with Nathan Egan from Pizza Guardians, Toowoomba

On The Spot "Interview with Nathan Egan from Pizza Guardians, Toowoomba


On The Spot

"Interview with Nathan Egan from Pizza Guardians, Toowoomba"

Pizza Guardians is a new Pizza shop which opened recently in Newtown, Toowoomba. Nathan has spent his live in the Pizza industry and his new store has some new and interesting offerings in the Pizza arena. If you love pizza, you'll love what these guys have to offer and you can support a local business. Join us as we discuss everything "Pizza".



Sep 01, 202028:57
Switched On IT - "Using Online Chat to enhance your customers' experience"

Switched On IT - "Using Online Chat to enhance your customers' experience"


"Using Online Chat to enhance your customers' experience"


Visiting a web site where there is no place for engaging with visitors, is a bit like putting a "We're Closed" sign outside your physical store!

Make sure your web site visitors have a retail "experience" by engaging them with an online chat facility.


Sep 01, 202052:24
On The Spot "Interview with Adam Boote from Localsearch"

On The Spot "Interview with Adam Boote from Localsearch"

On The Spot

"Interview with Adam Boote from Localsearch"

Localsearch is an Australian company that provides digital marketing support to businesses 

that have a website and need to be found on Google. Localsearch takes the hassle 

out of Search Engine Optimisation and helps customers find you on the internet.

Aug 13, 202024:25
"Enhancing Your Marketing With Video - Case Studies"

"Enhancing Your Marketing With Video - Case Studies"


"Enhancing Your Marketing With Video - Case Studies"


This is the first in a 3-part series on video marketing. In this episode, Ray and Doug look at some examples of how businesses might use video to enhance their marketing strategy.



Jul 21, 202049:37
On the Spot Interview with Kent Reimers

On the Spot Interview with Kent Reimers

Kent Reimers is the Competition organiser for the Darling Downs Bush Bash. 

In this interview he talks candidly about life, work and cricket.

Jul 09, 202030:41
"Building a Logo for Small Business"

"Building a Logo for Small Business"


"Building a Logo for Small Business"


Branding is an important part of building a business. The process of choosing and developing a logo is a critical part of that process. Today, Doug and Ray discuss the important considerations in building a logo and share some tools to help the small business owner.



Jun 23, 202042:21
"SEO for Video Content" Switched On IT

"SEO for Video Content" Switched On IT

"SEO for Video Content"

Video has become an important part of the social media mix for businesses wanting to promote their products and services.

Ensuring that your video content can be found by both search engines and by the public is critical. In this episode, Doug and Ray discuss the best ways to ensure you content is visible and find-able.

Jun 16, 202043:51
"Establishing Your Online Brand"

"Establishing Your Online Brand"

"Establishing Your Online Brand"

Every business knows the importance of having solid branding. In this episode, Doug and Ray discuss the steps every business needs to take in order to have a strong brand presence online.

Jun 10, 202001:00:00
"Working with Facebook Shops" Switched On IT

"Working with Facebook Shops" Switched On IT

"Working with Facebook Shops"

Facebook has just released its latest offering, "FB Shops".

Facebook Shops is set to change the way online shopping happens and has some exciting prospects. Doug and Ray discuss the pros and cons of Facebook Shops and its impact on the online shopping landscape.

Jun 02, 202001:02:10
Re-opening Travel and Tourism After Corona Virus

Re-opening Travel and Tourism After Corona Virus

"Re-opening Tourism and Travel"

Covid-19 has severely damaged the travel and tourism industries but we are beginning to see them re-open for business now. In this episode, Ray and Doug discuss the "must dos" for travel and tourism, to ensure that the public feels safe in visiting tourist destinations.

May 26, 202040:54
On the Spot Interview with Ray Sidney-Smith

On the Spot Interview with Ray Sidney-Smith

On The Spot

"Interview with Ray Sidney-Smith"

Ray is the Google Small Business Adviser in Washington DC. He hosts the Switched On IT Show on PTV Channel 0 and brings a wealth of knowledge to both the show.

In this On the Spot interview, Ray talks about his business and how he became involved in the IT space.

May 21, 202029:47
Switched On IT "The New Normal"

Switched On IT "The New Normal"

"The New Normal"

If you're a business owner whose business has been impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic, you're itching for the day the pandemic is over and things can get back to normal, right?

Doug and Ray have some very sobering news for you about the "new normal". Businesses who think that things will just go back to the way they were before, are in for a rude shock, according to our expert panel. Find out what things are likely to be permanent changes in the way business operates as businesses emerge from the world-wide lock-down. How will the "new normal" affect you and what do you need to do in order to survive in a post-pandemic world.

May 19, 202044:33
TRL Virtual Footy Show - May 13,2020

TRL Virtual Footy Show - May 13,2020

The TRL Virtual Footy Show

"May 13th, 2020"

Flu injections, re-start of the season and 'Have You Been Paying Attention?' and even the re-opening of the Jondaryan Pub after COVID 19!

Get it all in this edition of the Virtual TRL Footy Show with Obee, Cookie, Kelvin and Wally Fullerton-Smith.

May 17, 202001:02:10
Switched On IT - "Creating a Marketing Content Calendar".

Switched On IT - "Creating a Marketing Content Calendar".

"Creating a Marketing Content Calendar"


Keeping pace with your marketing can be a stressful task for small business.  In this episode, Doug and Ray talk about how to go about creating, capturing and scheduling content so that the process becomes less stressful. They'll show you what tools arfe out there that can help you create a calendar of events and content to help organise your marketing efforts.



May 12, 202037:19
TRL Virtual Footy Show recorded on May 6th,2020

TRL Virtual Footy Show recorded on May 6th,2020

The TRL Virtual Footy Show

"May 6th, 2020"

This week's TRL Virtual Footy Show brought together Obee, Cookie and some of the club presidents, to discuss the state of play for the TRL at the moment. They discussed the possibility of the game re-opening now that a decision has been made about the future of the NRL.

Catch up with all the latest at 6.00 pm on Friday on the regular playout at www.ptvchannelo.com.


May 07, 202001:02:40
Switched On IT - "Running an Online Meeting or Event"

Switched On IT - "Running an Online Meeting or Event"

Switched On IT

"Running an Online Meeting or Event"


Running a successful online meeting takes careful planning and execution. 

In this episode, Doug and Ray discuss the steps you need to take

 to ensure your next online meeting doesn't turn out to be an online disaster!



May 05, 202037:31
How to set up an e-commerce site

How to set up an e-commerce site

In this Switched On IT Coronavirus series episode, Doug and Ray discuss what you need to do to build and launch an effective e-commerce site. Coronavirus has demonstrated the importance of being able to sell online, so getting this process right, is critical.  Find out how to get started, which platforms are available and which hosting services will serve you best.

Apr 28, 202048:26
Switched On IT - "Keep Business Selling - Online"

Switched On IT - "Keep Business Selling - Online"

This episode of Switched On IT is part of the Corona Virus Series.

Doug and Ray discuss the steps businesses need to take in order to create an effective web site that that keeps a businesses sales function alive, even during a global pandemic.

Apr 21, 202050:39
The TRL Footy Show - First Virtual edition - April 15,2020

The TRL Footy Show - First Virtual edition - April 15,2020

With the Coronavirus shutting down sport and sports shows, the TRL and PTV Channel 0 has come up with a solution. This pod cast is the audio from the first TRL Virtual Footy Show aired on PTV Channel 0.

Apr 16, 202001:48:24
Corona Virus series - Working from Home

Corona Virus series - Working from Home

In this edition of Switched On IT, Ray and Doug discuss the Mindset, Strategies and tools needed for a successful "Work from home" experience during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Switched On IT with Doug Endersbee from Oz Hosting and Ray Sidney-Smith, Google Small Business Adviser from Washington DC, takes a serious look at what businesses can do to better implement IT solutions in their business. They look at a variety of subjects from “How to deal with security issues” to “How to use social media effectively”.

The show goes live every Tuesday night on our regular scheduled playout and every episode is then available on our Video on Demand section.

Apr 03, 202052:39
Corona Virus (Part 1) - Switched On IT

Corona Virus (Part 1) - Switched On IT

In this issue of Switched On IT, Doug Endersbee and Ray Sidney-Smith discuss the impact of Corona Virus on business. The discussion centres around how businesses can protect themselves from the economic impact of the virus and what IT measures can be put in place to ensure that online business continues to thrive.

Mar 12, 202023:34