Yahoo and Reuters let amateur filmmakers deliver content
Numerous major media companies are currently trying to ride the wave of success generated by YouTube and similar platforms. Now, the internet company Yahoo and the British news agency Reuters are also teaming up to launch the joint project «You Witness.».
Numerous large media companies are currently trying to jump on the wave of success of YouTube and co. Now the internet company Yahoo and the British news agency Reuters are also cooperating and launching the joint project "You Witness". Amateur filmmakers and amateur photographers from all over the world can submit images of the latest news. The Reuters editorial team will then review the content and publish the best and most newsworthy photos and videos. Reuters plans to distribute the content to its media customers, Yahoo wants to put selected content on the Yahoo News page.
The Financial Times Deutschland reports that submitters may even receive remuneration for their work. Exclusivity rights and contracts with individuals still have to be overcome. Currently still specializing in news, Yahoo plans to expand the project to sports, entertainment and other areas in the future. Those responsible are also puzzling over whether they want to turn the submitters completely into amateur journalists and also accept print articles.
The Financial Times Deutschland reports that submitters may even receive remuneration for their work. Exclusivity rights and contracts with individuals still have to be overcome. Currently still specializing in news, Yahoo plans to expand the project to sports, entertainment and other areas in the future. Those responsible are also puzzling over whether they want to turn the submitters completely into amateur journalists and also accept print articles.
