Breaking News Video

[Chris McBee]

My apologies if this has been covered in a previous thread, and this may be a really dumb question...

I have had a little media interest in storm footage over the years, but it was always several weeks to several months after the fact. That is to say, I've never had my footage used in a "breaking news" situation.

I guess my question is, how do chasers get their video up on CNN or MSNBC or TWC or whatever so quickly? Often times, large media outlets will be featuring chaser video the night of the event. Is this only done via FTP upload?

Also, if one has marketable footage, how does one garner prompt interest and attention from national media?

Any info or insight anyone can provide is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Ben Holcomb]

Post about it here and have contact information for yourself out there and I'm sure you'll find people finding you. I've been called a few times just through SpotterNetwork information.

 

[Benjamin Rock]

Spotternetwork is one of the best ways to get in the media eye if that's what you are looking for. A lot of media outlets monitor it. i have been called in the past and so have several others i know who have accounts thru them.