Since the last national political conventions four years ago, the number of blogs on the Internet has increased drastically. In 2008, even though both political parties have allowed more bloggers access to convention events than ever before, many bloggers interested in covering the Democratic convention were turned away.
Some of these bloggers have found a new home in a tent set up in the parking lot owned by the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, a group of nonprofit organizations working to promote sustainable development. The tent, nicknamed “the big tent,” is home to 500 bloggers, including some from other countries, who cover a wide range of political and social issues. Bloggers can set up shop at tables or on couches and take advantage of the wireless Internet and watch convention events through a television feed.
The big tent is not just a place for work. Bloggers get free lunch, dinner and even drinks during a daily happy hour. Those looking to take a break can visit the Google lounge for free snacks and services.
The upper level of the big tent is set up like a traditional media briefing room and has hosted political leaders and issue advocates. Actress Daryl Hannah stopped by to discuss climate change.
These speakers are willing to leave the convention area to talk with bloggers because, “in an on-demand world” where people can get their news from any Internet source, these leaders realize that “engaging new media is the way to go,” said Aaron Nelson of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado.
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