According to MEDIAWEEK, during the week of November 5th, CNN will be putting a new spin on an old idea. Instead of embedding a reporter in Second Life, they will be having the residents do all of the work. However, instead of submitting tips to existing blogs, the news will actually come from the residents.In order to prepare our fair citizens for their duties, they will be handing out kits, allowing them to send stories and photos. In addition, they will be offering weekly "news meetings" and training sessions, led by CNN.com staffs, and even Larry King himself! Furthermore, you'll be able to read the news on kiosks throughout the grid.
I wonder if it will consist more of real life or Second Life news? I guess we'll find out next week!
UPDATE: I just spoke with a Director of Public Relations at CNN Worldwide and she clarified some things for me. While it's a possibility that Larry King and other on-air personalities will be in SL, plans have not been finalized in this matter. She also stated that the reports will be 100% user-generated in-world i-Reports.
1. Well, at least it isn't Christiane Amanpour, every jihadi's best friend.
Posted at 9:11AM on Oct 29th 2007 by Crap Mariner