[CMA TV] Community Channel launches user generated site

[Michelle McGuire]

Community Channel launches user generated site
Matthew Hemley
10:00am


The Community Channel is jumping on the video sharing bandwagon,  
adding a user-generated element to its website.

Users of http://www.communitychannel.org/will be able to upload short  
video clips from their camcorder or from a mobile phone to a section  
of the site called YourCharitySpace.

The site allows users to share their thoughts on what charities and  
causes they support, via a video clip or a blog, and also to comment  
on other people's offerings.

The launch of YourCharitySpace coincides with National Giving Week  
and the Community Channel has teamed up with the Charities Aid  
Foundation to launch a competition calling on people to upload a  
30-60 second video clip, saying what they're prepared to give up for  
their favourite charity.

CAF will donate £1000 for the best video clip sent in every day  
during National Giving Week, with the proceeds going to the winner's  
charity of choice.

The 10 runners up will have their clips transmitted on Community  
Channel. Community Channel's head of new media Wendy Stewart, said:  
"We feel confident that this will become a popular meeting place for  
individuals and organisations working in the charity sector."


Source: Broadcast Now - http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ 
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Michelle McGuire
Editor, Airflash Magazine
Communications Officer
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