Topic: - on February 24, 2003 at 11:38:34 AM CET
MTV Wants to Be News Source in Iraq War
The network of Eminem and "The Osbournes" is getting ready for war, too.
Much like the broadcast and cable news networks, MTV is laying out plans to cover a potential war with Iraq, expecting to be both a news source and sounding board for teenagers and young adults.
While many viewers are likely to turn to the traditional news networks for initial war reports, television outlets like BET and PBS are planning to bring their own takes to the story. MTV, with its special hold on young viewers, has a chance to reach those who might not regularly watch news.
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