New York -- For the media, Inauguration Day was a cross between the Rose Parade, the Olympics and a military maneuver: Think saturation coverage, technological innovation, reams of color and commentary, a tone as momentous as the occasion chronicled -- and what could be near-record ratings in the U.S. and around the world.
Tuesday dawned with the images of a National Mall that filled rapidly in advance of Barack Obama's swearing-in at noon Est, swelling to the 2 million or more that had been forecast. That made it one of the biggest U.S. crowds ever, a fact reiterated by virtually every pundit.
By the time the sun set, the broadcast and cable networks had chronicled -- with barely any commercials -- not just the inauguration ceremony but almost every moment save for a private prayer service and a few minutes of the Capitol Hill luncheon.
The events themselves...
Tuesday dawned with the images of a National Mall that filled rapidly in advance of Barack Obama's swearing-in at noon Est, swelling to the 2 million or more that had been forecast. That made it one of the biggest U.S. crowds ever, a fact reiterated by virtually every pundit.
By the time the sun set, the broadcast and cable networks had chronicled -- with barely any commercials -- not just the inauguration ceremony but almost every moment save for a private prayer service and a few minutes of the Capitol Hill luncheon.
The events themselves...
- 1/20/2009
- by By Paul J. Gough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York -- CBS News and CBSNews.com are teaming up to chronicle the Obama administration's first 100 days as seen through the eyes of ordinary Americans.
The network is soliciting videos from ordinary Americans who will talk about what they think President Obama should do to improve the country and which states and regions need the most help. They're also giving away 50 Flip MinoHD camcorders, one in each state, to help viewers record their thoughts. Video can be uploaded from any camera onto CBSNews.com.
In a statement, Couric said that she wanted ordinary Americans to talk about what they thought should be Obama's priorities.
"We want to open up a two-way dialogue between viewers and Katie and our news operation," CBS News vp programming Mark Larkin told The Hollywood Reporter.
Larkin said that typical videos will be in "the Internet sweet spot" of three to five minutes -- slices of life.
The network is soliciting videos from ordinary Americans who will talk about what they think President Obama should do to improve the country and which states and regions need the most help. They're also giving away 50 Flip MinoHD camcorders, one in each state, to help viewers record their thoughts. Video can be uploaded from any camera onto CBSNews.com.
In a statement, Couric said that she wanted ordinary Americans to talk about what they thought should be Obama's priorities.
"We want to open up a two-way dialogue between viewers and Katie and our news operation," CBS News vp programming Mark Larkin told The Hollywood Reporter.
Larkin said that typical videos will be in "the Internet sweet spot" of three to five minutes -- slices of life.
- 1/15/2009
- by By Paul J. Gough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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