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CNN Brings Twitter Mainstream

You might say we've developed a bit of a fascination with Twitter, what with all the coverage and launching our own Twitter people directory, Twellow. Now that even CNN's talking about Twitter, we're reminded we were once fascinated by another upstart before it went mainstream: Google.

Most Popular Online News Video Sources Named

Starting last year, Google News slowly tested and introduced video clips.  Fresh stats indicate that it has a ways to go, but news-related videos remain something that many companies will pursue.

CNN Producer Fired For Blogging

CNN has fired television producer Chez Pazienza for blogging without the consent of the network.

CNN To Expand iReport Into Web Site

CNN has plans to expand its citizen journalist driven iReport into its own Web site.

CNN's New Domain and Other Topics

There is a lot going on this week and it is only Monday, January 21st 2007. I thought I would catch you up on some of the interesting, totally unrelated things, not in any order of importance. I considered covering each of these items today, but

CNN Picks Up iReport.com

Perhaps we're just happy it's Friday, but this sounds like good news all around: CNN has bought the domain iReport.com for $750,000.

YouTube Debates Feature Republicans Tonight

After Democratic candidates answered questions submitted through YouTube in July, their Republican counterparts agreed to participate in the same format.

CNN To Add Digital Production Unit

CNN Worldwide said today it is expanding its news gathering resources including its international online services.

Google Maps Used To Show Oil Spill

It’s unfortunate that they’re getting so much practice, but people are, in any event, learning to document disasters with Google Maps and Google Earth.  The latest problem to get this treatment is the San Francisco oil spill.

When Social Media and PR Work Together

I’m speaking tonight at a panel put on by Business Wire.  If you want to come, please do so, and be sure to say hello.  The topic is on social media generally, but more specifically looking at using social media for enhancing your news value.