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MUMBAI:
Don't be a silent spectator to what goes on around you. Take a stand
and voice your concerns by becoming a Citizen Journalist! CNN-IBN
takes viewer involvement to the next level by giving citizens an
empowering platform so they can articulate the issues that are the
closest to their hearts.
Two
years ago, CNN-IBN began a revolution when it introduced the country
to the concept of 'Citizen Journalism'. It encouraged people to
not simply imbibe the news, but become an intrinsic part of the
news gathering process. Since then, scores of people have sent in
videos, photographs and posted blogs to report on a variety of issues
and from across the country.
Celebrating
the spirit of civic activism and taking user generated content to
a new level CNN-IBN presents, 'The Citizen Journalist Show: Be the
Change'. The series invites citizens of India to use the show and
the power of media to FIGHT BACK, to SAVE THEIR CITIES and to RAISE
ISSUES. Viewers are asked to become Citizen Journalists by either
logging onto the CJ microsite - IBNLive.com/CJ or sending an SMS
to 52622. They can send in text messages , or video content or even
stills. All of which will be displayed on The citizen journalist
show. The eight-episode special series, beginning November 17, will
air every Saturday at 9:30 pm (with a repeat on Sundays at 5:30
pm).
'The
Citizen Journalist Show: Be the Change' series will comprise the
following segments: Fight Back - fight against any injustice; Civic
Activism - raising local civic problems; Anti-Corruption Bureau
- standing up against bribes; Real Heroes - nominate someone who
has been doing exemplary work against all odds; Green CJ - undertaking
an effective green initiative; Viewer's Feedback - voicing opinions
on CNN-IBN reports; and Bulletin Board - issues and grievances troubling
viewers along with photos and/or videos.
The
show also introduces the BE THE CHANGE concept where volunteers
helping their community are being empowered with handicams to document
their efforts on video.
No
longer will people just sit back and watch, THEY will be THE NEWS.
THEY WILL BE THE CHANGE THEY WANT TO SEE.
"Citizen
Journalism lies at the heart of CNN-IBN's raison d'etre of inclusive
journalism. It not only engages the viewer in public life and encourages
them to be proactive, but also transforms news into an interactive
and multilateral process." Said, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief,
CNN-IBN & IBN 7.
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