CNN to boost citizen journalism initiative

CNN to boost citizen journalism initiative - Yahoo! News

The cable news network on Tuesday plans to announce it has created a new program to let users send in digital audio and video from breaking news events in their region. Users can e-mail or upload these so-called "I-Reports" directly from CNN's site.

Contributions are vetted by seasoned editors much in the
same way all news tips are followed up, Susan Bunda, senior
vice president of news at CNN/U.S. said in an interview.

The news network also has created a new Web site, CNN
Exchange, which will house user-generated audio and video
submissions.

"This is an opportunity to hear the very personal stories
of people who know the events ... and are able to share with
the world," Bunda said.