Fear for the disappearance of newspapers is widely spread... but could there also be the possibility of traditional video reporting being in danger, too?
According to Alex Garcia of the Chicago Times, Ted William's viral video makes that exact point. ...and I'd say I would have to agree with Mr. Garcia.
YouTube has become a quick media buffet for all of its viewers. It is where people go to find "Friday" by Rebecca Black... or to watch eye opening stories about the homeless. These viewers care very little for fluff. They want to see raw footage... because it puts them in the action! You feel like you're there with Ted Williams.
I also agree with Garcia's point about making two videos. If you watched news at all you noticed that the major news networks picked up the Golden Voice video immediately after it went viral. They did fancy packages and background information on Williams because they KNEW that's what viewers wanted to see... they wanted to see more about the man with the Golden Voice.
...and had the YouTube poster had a pretty, full version of that video... he would have been able to monopolize on the story. Really interesting stuff.
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