60 As Seen on TV: Citizen Journalism Worthy of Your Local News

Dave Sniadak

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When news happens are you ready to record it? Used to be just traditional professional news jockeys got the story on the air. Now anyone with a camcorder can cover news as it happens. . .

Your local newsman implores you to do it; the morning anchor asks you to share your special moments with her on Facebook; the weatherman isn’t just calling for severe weather, but wants to see your best tornado footage. The local media have become increasingly reliant upon their viewing audience to help tell the stories of the day. The only question is: will you be ready ...

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