CBS News did not stop covering the reign of terror that unfolded in Boston following a bombing at the city's marathon. In its special in-depth page, the media outlet utilized all of their resources to provide readers with various content that updated them on each pivotal moment throughout the investigation.
Thirty-five minutes after the explosions occurred, CBS had a very brief article on its website. There were still a lot of unknowns, specifically what caused the blasts. CBS had a special report minutes later with a video of each explosion occurring. The media outlet also had live-streaming coverage on its website right after the news broke. CBS used the live-stream, its website and Twitter account to update the audience regarding any new developments. They did not limit there coverage to just new, emerging details. CBS also asked witnesses – runners, bystanders and other journalists – to describe in their own accounts what they saw. The main platform for this was video, but they also incorporated some articles.
The day after the explosion, new clues into what occurred at the finish line were released. Authorities gathered more information through security camera footage, pictures sent in from viewers and evidence collected from people who were injured. This information led to many theories and, in turn, CBS documented them. More eye-witness accounts were heard and memories of those killed, including 8-year-old Martin Richard, were shared through pictures and articles. CBS spoke to even more of the first responders and bystanders who ran toward the chaos to help the victims.
Three days after the bombing occurred, officials had released video of the suspects. What happened the day after – a shooting at MIT that left a college police officer and one suspect dead – received the most attention on CBS. Scrolling through the archives on their page, CBS jumped from the release of the suspects' pictures to a short, one minute video that briefly summarized what happened overnight. Even after, CBS was more focused on reaction from the brother's family members and other stories related to the overall situation than they were for the massive manhunt that was underway.
CBS had continued its coverage into the weekend, even after Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured. They provided numerous photo galleries and videos that showed where Dzhokhar was hiding, his arrest and reaction from the neighborhood following the announcement that he was taken into custody. There were also stories paying tribute to all of the victims. CBS had a few articles and videos that looked into the lives of the Tsarnaev brothers and included perspective from family members, friends and fellow students.
CBS' main focus throughout the week and into the weekend were the events surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings. They provided background information, emerging details, summaries of what happened and, most importantly, paid tribute to all of the victims.
Thirty-five minutes after the explosions occurred, CBS had a very brief article on its website. There were still a lot of unknowns, specifically what caused the blasts. CBS had a special report minutes later with a video of each explosion occurring. The media outlet also had live-streaming coverage on its website right after the news broke. CBS used the live-stream, its website and Twitter account to update the audience regarding any new developments. They did not limit there coverage to just new, emerging details. CBS also asked witnesses – runners, bystanders and other journalists – to describe in their own accounts what they saw. The main platform for this was video, but they also incorporated some articles.
The day after the explosion, new clues into what occurred at the finish line were released. Authorities gathered more information through security camera footage, pictures sent in from viewers and evidence collected from people who were injured. This information led to many theories and, in turn, CBS documented them. More eye-witness accounts were heard and memories of those killed, including 8-year-old Martin Richard, were shared through pictures and articles. CBS spoke to even more of the first responders and bystanders who ran toward the chaos to help the victims.
Three days after the bombing occurred, officials had released video of the suspects. What happened the day after – a shooting at MIT that left a college police officer and one suspect dead – received the most attention on CBS. Scrolling through the archives on their page, CBS jumped from the release of the suspects' pictures to a short, one minute video that briefly summarized what happened overnight. Even after, CBS was more focused on reaction from the brother's family members and other stories related to the overall situation than they were for the massive manhunt that was underway.
CBS had continued its coverage into the weekend, even after Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured. They provided numerous photo galleries and videos that showed where Dzhokhar was hiding, his arrest and reaction from the neighborhood following the announcement that he was taken into custody. There were also stories paying tribute to all of the victims. CBS had a few articles and videos that looked into the lives of the Tsarnaev brothers and included perspective from family members, friends and fellow students.
CBS' main focus throughout the week and into the weekend were the events surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings. They provided background information, emerging details, summaries of what happened and, most importantly, paid tribute to all of the victims.