Surry Business

Wachovia Corp. has launched its first podcast on its Web site, wachovia.com.The pilot program, dubbed The Week Ahead, provides listeners with commentary on a variety of economic events and their potential impact both domestically and internationally.

Visitors to the site can subscribe to the weekly digital media file for free. It’s on the Corporate & Institutional page of wachovia.com.

“Our pilot podcast marks a significant step in the evolution of Wachovia’s delivery of relevant financial content to our customers,” says Juan Silvera, e-commerce director of emerging trends. “We believe this method of communicating will quickly become an essential tool for providing easy access and meaningful information to customers.”

As of June 30, Charlotte-based Wachovia (NYSE: WB) had assets of $719.9 billion and market capitalization of $97.5 billion. The company has 3,400 retail branches in 21 states, including four financial centers in Surry County.