Couric Working Overtime for CBSNews.com, CNET.com
Katie Couric to anchor live, Web-exclusive specials from 2008 Democratic, Republican National Conventions following primetime coverage on CBS.
By B&C Staff -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/14/2008 12:04:00 PM
CBSNews.com and CNET.com will feature live, Web-exclusive specials anchored by Katie Couric each night following CBS’ primetime coverage of the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
The network said this will mark the first time CBS News will produce live, Web-only programming from the conventions.
Questions from the Web audience will be incorporated into the Webcasts, which will be archived for on-demand viewing on the two sites and CBS Mobile News and distributed to CBS Audience Network partners.
CBS will air live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver Monday, Aug. 25-Thursday, Aug. 28 and from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1-Thursday, Sept. 4, from 10 p.m.-11 p.m. (EST) each night.
CBS acquired CNET Networks in June.
“I'm looking forward to expanding the ways we interact with our audience," Couric said in a statement. "Hopefully, our convention Webcasts will offer CBSNews.com and CNET.com users valuable information in a fun and easily accessible way.”
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Katie Couric is a decent, experienced, balance journalist with decades of experience. She should be honored, and not criticized for her work.
Quintin Washington - 10/13/2008 4:33:00 PM EDT -
Because of you Katie I stop watching CBS News. You are not fare when you interview both parties. When you talk to Obama party you are all smiles. When it comes McCains turn you act like you could cut their throat. WHY ?? I am telling all my friends turn Katie off for good I did .
R. G. - 10/6/2008 7:39:00 PM EDT -
