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CNN Re-Born

Posted on June 30, 2007 by jetrotz

Yes, the day is finally here. After over 18 months of work amounting to literally thousands of staff hours, the CNN.com site has been reborn in full embracement of modern web content and technology approaches. After an extensive beta, the … Continue reading →

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You’d think I’d hear about this around the office, but instead saw this blogged by someone at Optaros, a vendor we use. My co-workers David Payne, Dermot Waters and Lori Adams are blogging the CNN.com Relaunch project. Check it out … Continue reading →

Posted on June 7, 2007 by jetrotz | Leave a comment

CNN 2.0

Posted on June 1, 2007 by jetrotz

It’s been a busy few days for us at Turner Broadcasting. Today, CNN.com took the wraps off a beta preview of their new design coming on July 1st (as reported earlier). Full disclosure – I work for Turner Broadcasting, and … Continue reading →

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CNN Enhanced gets another nod

Posted on April 16, 2007 by jetrotz

Echostar held the 6th Annual Interactive TV Awards last week in Englewood, Colorado, and my project CNN Enhanced (nominated previously for two Emmys) won for ‘Best ITV News Program.’ Echostar – which runs the DISH Network service – offers over … Continue reading →

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Yes, that’s our very own Anderson Cooper reporting live from Oscar’s trashcan, sporting a mike with a ‘GNN’ moniker on it as he taped a segment for an upcoming episode of Sesame Street. I hope Sam doesn’t get confused and … Continue reading →

Posted on November 6, 2006 by jetrotz | Leave a comment

Emmy Nomination, Part Deux

Posted on November 2, 2006 by jetrotz

Well, it’s deja vu all over again, folks! CNN Enhanced on Echostar (launch, interview) has been announced as an Emmy Finalist for Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Media Technology for the Non-Synchronous Enhancement of Original Television Content, this time by the … Continue reading →

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C|Net: CNN.com getting jiggy with UGC

Posted on August 1, 2006 by jetrotz

From a story on Sunday on C|Net, pointing out new move towards adding an outlet for ‘citizen journalism’ to the flagship CNN.com site, called CNN Exchange. On Monday, CNN is expected to announce the launch of CNN Exchange, a page … Continue reading →

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Maybe next time…

Posted on July 28, 2006 by jetrotz

Although it was an honor to be an Emmy finalist, the CNN interactive television project I led for Dish Network called CNN Enhanced lost out to the entry from TiVo. Having never won an Emmy, Tivo was announced as the … Continue reading →

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Emmy Nomination

Posted on July 11, 2006 by jetrotz

Wow – I’m thrilled this morning to learn that one of the big projects I directed for roughly 18 months has been announced as a finalist for the 2005-06 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television (exclusively reported Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Helping out at CNN Digital

Posted on June 22, 2006 by jetrotz

CNNd – it’s where all the cool kids hang out. And today, that included Sam and Amy. As you can see above, Sam helps out Lauren Golus in ad operations. I tell ya, that kid is a natural. More pics … Continue reading →

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