June 18, 2012 The New York Times and Buzzfeed to Collaborate On Video Coverage Of 2012 Conventions

PRESS RELEASE from The New York Times Company

The New York Times and Buzzfeed to Collaborate On Video Coverage Of 2012 Conventions

NEW YORK, June 18, 2012 – The New York Times and BuzzFeed announced today that they will collaborate as part of expanded video coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions on NYTimes.com.

Following the successful launch of TimesCast Politics last month, a twice-weekly live show devoted to the 2012 campaign, NYTimes.com plans to present a robust online video report during both conventions, including expanded live segments with New York Times reporters and editors. There will also be expanded video segments featuring Times Opinion writers and columnists.

The convention video coverage will also include segments featuring Ben Smith, editor in chief of BuzzFeed, and members of his political team. Additionally, The Times will collaborate with Smith and his staff on segments for TimesCast Politics in the months leading up to the conventions.

“We think BuzzFeed’s energy and keen ear for how political stories play out in the social sphere will be a valuable and interesting contribution to The Times’s video presence,” said Jim Roberts, assistant managing editor of The New York Times.

“We are thrilled to work with such a respected news organization as The New York Times, and one that understands and values online reporting,” said Smith.
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About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is a leading social news organization, intensely focused on delivering high-quality original reporting, insight, and viral content across a rapidly expanding array of subject areas. Its technology powers the social distribution of content, detects what is trending on the Web, and connects people in realtime with the hottest content of the moment.

Contacts:
New York Times, Danielle Rhoades Ha
BuzzFeed, Ashley McCollum

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Presidential Candidate Gary Bauer congratulated Governor Scott Walker for his win in Wisconsin's recall election, calling it "another sign that taxpayers will award office holders ready to do the hard work of reigning in out-of-control government spending."

Bauer, the chairman of the Campaign for Working Families, made the following statement:

"I congratulate Governor Scott Walker for his hard-fought victory tonight, and most especially for having the courage of his convictions to fight the good fight. But the victory in Wisconsin is not Scott Walker's alone. It is a victory for the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin, who foot the bill year after year. It is a victory for common sense over powerful special interests. It is a victory that taxpayers in every state can celebrate. It is a victory, yes, even for some union members.

"Since Gov. Walker's reforms were enacted, tens of thousands of state employees have opted to keep more of the money they earn rather than let the public employees union siphon off their hard-earned dollars. In other words, once given the choice, more than half of the public employees union's members decided that they didn't need the union. These reforms will pay real dividends for the taxpayers of Wisconsin. They are the real winners tonight.

"The recall election is a sign of good things to come. The power of the Big Labor bosses has finally been checked, not just in Wisconsin, but also in scores of other states across the country. More governors, legislators and taxpayers will be inspired to stand up against the liberal labor unions and do what is truly in the best interests of their communities. Wisconsin's 10 Electoral College votes are now in play, and the anti-tax, small government movement that swept the country in 2010 is about to sweep Barack Obama out of office in 154 days!"

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