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The Rise of Citizen Journalism and a Platform to Support It

For individuals with an active lifestyle, frequently present at local events, and dedicated to documenting happenings through photography, videography, or written reports shared online, participation in citizen journalism is increasingly common.

Regardless of the driving force – whether it's a desire to disseminate information or generate income – streamlining the sharing and distribution process is paramount.

Efficiently managing payments for contributed material is also crucial, allowing creators to focus on continued documentation of unfolding events.

Introducing Citizenside: A Facilitator for Visual Journalists

Recognizing these needs, Citizenside was developed as a platform designed to simplify the submission of newsworthy photos and videos by photographers.

The core function of Citizenside is to connect creators with major news organizations seeking to purchase visual content.

Citizenside handles the task of locating potential buyers, freeing photographers to concentrate on capturing compelling imagery and footage.

Essentially, the platform manages the sales aspect, allowing contributors to maximize their time spent in the field.

This approach allows citizen journalists to focus on what they do best: documenting and sharing information.

Understanding the Citizenside Platform

Upon submitting newsworthy photographs or video content to Citizenside, users implicitly grant the platform an exclusive, three-month marketing license for these materials to news organizations. This period of exclusivity allows Citizenside to secure more favorable pricing, ultimately benefiting the content creator through increased earnings.

Should Citizenside determine that submitted content lacks immediate newsworthiness, contributors will be notified within 48 hours. The licensing agreement will then revert to a non-exclusive status, permitting the contributor to distribute or sell the material through other channels, including the Citizenside image bank.

Revenue and Payment Details

Royalties generated from content uploads are disbursed via PayPal after a 60-day accumulation period. Contributors receive between 50% and 65% of the final sale price, representing a substantial return without the need for direct negotiation with news agencies.

Citizenside maintains transparent communication with contributors, providing updates on sales activity and ongoing negotiations related to their submitted content.

Key benefits of using Citizenside include:

• Exclusive licensing for potentially higher payouts.
• Rapid feedback on content suitability.
• A streamlined royalty payment system.
• Consistent updates on sales progress.

The platform offers a convenient avenue for individuals to monetize their eyewitness reporting. It simplifies the process of contributing to the news cycle.

Becoming a Citizenside Contributor

Individuals interested in participating on Citizenside have multiple options for account creation. Registration can be completed using an existing account from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Google, or by establishing a new Citizenside account directly. Both methods provide swift access, and participation is offered without any cost.

Upon successful registration, users are immediately able to submit photos and videos to various news organizations for potential distribution.