ADVFN Regulatory News (AFN)

10 Oct 2006 09:15

ADVFN PLC10 October 2006 News Release October 10, 2006 Endemol recruiting Fotothing bloggers for ITV1 programme - citizen journalists sought for ITV's 2006 news review - Users of photo blogging site Fotothing are getting the opportunity to have theirpictures shown on prime time television. Endemol UK, one of the largest independent producers in Britain and the companybehind shows such as Big Brother, Restoration and Deal or No Deal, is workingwith Fotothing (www.fotothing.com) to produce "I was there: the people's reviewof 2006," an ITV1 programme which will showcase the news events of 2006 from theperspective of the citizen journalist. Endemol is looking for photos and video footage that capture anything reportedin the UK press this year; from the World Cup to the recent coup into Thailand. For the chance to have their photos included in this ITV news review, buddingcitizen journalists should register (free) on Fotothing and then select the edit/upload option from the left hand menu to add their pictures to the site. Thesephotos should be tagged "ITV"(1). They will then automatically be uploaded to aspecially designated page (http://www.fotothing.com/fotothing/). Endemol willpay for any photos used. For further details, please contact: francescad@advfn.com Notes to Editor About Fotothing Fotothing (http://www.cupidbay.com/) is a free photo sharing and blogging site.It is like a standard blogging website, except with photos as the focus. Userscan: • Share their latest and greatest snaps with their friends, family and online communities • Tag their own pictures and add groups and friends to their personal blogging network • Post comments/receive comments from other users on their snaps • Email any picture from the site to someone else • Send pictures to their mobile phone • Access the discussion forum • Create their own Flash slideshow Premium PRO members can also: • Upload 15 photos per day (5 per day for standard members) • Upload photos of up to 2mb in size • Enjoy improved JPEG quality of photos • Add music to their slideshows You can use Fotothing to keep a photographic diary of your life, or simply getwidespread feedback on your latest work of art - the possibilities are endless.Fotothing also provides full RSS feeds, making it easier to link all your latestphotos from your personal website or blog. Fotothing was acquired by ADVFN PLC, Europe's leading stocks and shares website,in July 2005. Fotothing has over 115,000 users worldwide and gains approximately300-400 new users daily. For further details, please contact Francesca De Franco on 0207 0700932(francescad@advfn.com) -------------------------- (1) Tags are keywords or categories that describe the subject of your photos This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange