The AP video channel on YouTube provides quick, easy access to important stories. Like most AP stories, the video is simple and down to the point. The YouTube channel is easy to navigate and each story has a well-written summary, which is useful when deciding whether or not to watch the video, or if being posted to a blog. The embed code is not hard to find, and a list of related stories loads whenever users view a video.
MSNBC (TV):
The MSNBC video section offers a range of high quality videos, which all seem to load fairly quickly. I like how the video opens in a new window, allowing users to continue to navigate the MSNBC website as they watch the video.
New York Times (newspaper):
The New York Times video provides an interesting story about the proposed government bailout. It's clearly a supplement to the print coverage and is done by a print reporter, not a broadcast journalist, which I don't think is a particular set back as it's on the New York Times' website, which caters to members its print audience who go to the Web for additional coverage. The navigation bar, however, should have a link to embed the video.
Breaking News:
Viral Video:
Posted on YouTube, the mashup on the Wall Street crisis uses a popular movie, which might make it particularly appealing to moviegoers and political junkies alike. Like many virals, the video is not of particularly high quality, but since it's for the Web and is not to be taken seriously, poor image quality does not taint the content.
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