CNN launches citizen journalism site

CNN has added a 'citizen journalism' section to its website that features user-submitted video, audio, articles and graphics.

Called 'CNN Exchange', the site lets people upload submissions and also interact with the site’s news reports, commentaries and polls.

Mitch Gelman, senior vice president and executive producer for CNN.com, said: "User-generated content has the potential to play a pivotal role in journalism whether it’s online or offline. With CNN Exchange, we’ve essentially created a one-stop shop for CNN.com users to share their contributions with other internet users, as well as to weigh in on the day’s most pressing news."

CNN Exchange includes a spotlight section featuring the best contributions, a section featuring CNN’s blogs, links to other citizen journalism sites, and an online toolkit with tips from CNN producers, correspondents and photographers on creating and submitting stories.

Users can submit material wherever they find a "Send Your I-Report" link at CNN.com or by e-mail at ireport@cnn.com.

All submitted material will be reviewed by CNN prior to publication online or on air.

http://www.cnn.com/exchange

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