Blottr
Citizen journalism is the new buzz phrase in online media.
Blottr, powered by users who are in the right place at the right
time, nearly always breaks stories first, often hours before the
mainstream services. Blottr currently breaks news from seven UK
cities and growth is ensured through the firm's 'Write to Earn'
scheme that allows citizen journalists to earn cash per multiple of
page impressions. As for the business model, Blottr has launched a
technology platform, NewsPoint, which is available via API on
license to partners, enabling them to build communities and create
Blottr-esqe unique user-generated news content to compliment their
existing platforms. The firm's credentials are solid: founder Adam
Baker is a serial technology entrepreneur with five businesses
under his belt and Blottr recently received a £1m investment from
MyVoucherCodes owner Mark Pearson.
- Trailblazer in the monetisation of citizen journalism
- NewsPoint allows other media owners to plug in to the Blottr
network
- Viral growth in the UK, powered by breaking news
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