Just wanted to remind folks about how involved VOA is in new media technologies. For some reason, some members of Congress think we're still radio/television-only.
In fact, VOA (www.voanews.com), the largest U.S. international broadcaster reaching 125 million people in 45 languages, is actively engaged in using new media technologies -- along with radio and television -- to reach its worldwide audience. VOA has YouTube channels, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, RSS news feeds, blogs, mobile headlines and Podcasts.
In Iran, for instance, VOA's Persian News Network -- which reaches about one-in-four adult Iranians -- has embraced new media, but is careful to ensure traditional values of journalism are not sacrified. VOA has received thousands of videos from Iranians, and is planning to add an application to the iPhone and Android which will allow Iranians to download Farsi broadcasts.
Elsewhere, VOA has teamed up with mobile phone providers to allow SMS news and information in Nigeria, Kenya, China, Pakistan, Indonesia and Ghana, among other places.
VOA has many other exciting projects: an interactive English-learning website for Mandarin and Farsi speakers is just one.
VOA is at the forefront of delivering its content on a variety platforms to reach as many people as possible with accurate, fact-based news and information.
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