When asked how important various information sources were for obtaining updates after the earthquake and tsunami, 83 percent of people ranked television as very important, while 72 percent cited Internet access through a personal computer. Radio broadcasts were very important for 66 percent of people, while 49 percent specified the use of mobile phones.
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Google aims to eliminate the language barrier faced by users who wish to share messages of support for earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged Japan with its launch of Messages for Japan, which serves the dual purpose of automatically translating posts into Japanese and helping to raise funds for the country’s recovery efforts.
The YouTube Person Finder channel aggregates video messages from earthquake victims to help victims and families find one another and establish each other’s safety.
Just one week after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan it is becoming more and more evident just how tough a toll this has paid (and is still paying) on the Japanese people, their land, their homes and their spirit. They are currently in need of all the help they can get and if you want to help, either by way of donation or by showing your support, then we want to help you do that. From donations to help and support, we’ve compiled a list of great ways you can help Japan through social media. Read on to find out more.
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The earthquake in Japan and the flood of tsunami devastate some of the most major areas. As a warm and caring gesture for the country and its survivors, Weeworld.com and its WeeMee Avatar Creator app are offering items for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to Japan Earthquake relief. Kibou the Shibu Inu pup (sells for 500 points or $1) quickly made it into the top 10 most purchased items on WeeWorld, showing strong outpouring of support for Japan from U.S. teens.
These days it has been difficult to watch the news, with so many stories filled with pain and tragedy. But here’s one story that shines a little light of hope amidst the catastrophe. Akiko Kosaka, in CA, discovered that her family in Japan was alive thanks to a YouTube clip.
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ABC News senior vice president of digital Paul Slavin sent the following email to his staff commending them on their efforts in covering Friday’s earthquake in Japan and Pacific tsunami, noting that the site streamed more video Friday than on any other day in its history:
Although the tragedy in Japan is still unfolding, we are proud to report that Friday, March 11, was the largest single-day consumption of video in the history of ABCNews.com.
Divisionwide coverage contributed to nearly 4 million video starts on the site, exceeding notable events including the 2009 inauguration, the 2008 election, and Michael Jackson’s memorial, among others.
Also of note, ABC News Digital ranked No. 8 in Nielsen in February, marking the 22nd consecutive month we have been in the top 10 news websites in the country. Our average rank over that period has been No. 8, and prior to that, we were consistently 14th.
With continued excellence in breaking news coverage, consistent technical improvements, and redoubling our commitment to essentials such as SEO, we are confident that the future will bring even more success.
Have you watched footage of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami on CNN.com? If so, you are one of 60 million global viewers that logged on to CNN.com to watch. That’s a new record.
Following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan this afternoon, Google has launched a Person Finder app to help people find their friends and loved ones.
