The landmark inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States Tuesday drew an estimated 1.8 million spectators to the Mall in Washington, D.C. Online, many more followed the pomp and circumstance online at their favorite social networks. Facebook teamed with CNN.com to provide simultaneous streaming coverage, while MySpace joined with Hulu and Fox News to bring users streaming coverage of the celebration. LiveStation featured live broadcasts news coverage from around the world.
Loading ...
Webby Hordes Converge on Social Media as Obama Takes Oath
Posted by: Walaika Haskins January 21, 2009 08:43 AMThe landmark inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States Tuesday drew an estimated 1.8 million spectators to the Mall in Washington, D.C. Online, many more followed the pomp and circumstance online at their favorite social networks. Facebook teamed with CNN.com to provide simultaneous streaming coverage, while MySpace joined with Hulu and Fox News to bring users streaming coverage of the celebration. LiveStation featured live broadcasts news coverage from around the world.