HOUSTON, June 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extensions, Inc. (OTCBB:EXTI) (www.ext.com) a Social Networking Development Company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Newswire.Net, Inc. has launched its Social Network News Agency at www.newswire.net
Newswire.net is a social network of journalists and writers who will be able to exchange ideas and research, support, and encourage each other in their pursuit of reporting the news.
Here is how the process of joining the Newswire.net social network will work. First, prospective writers will submit five original pieces of work on any subject of their choosing. These articles would be verified for originality, mechanics (spelling and grammar), and readability. Once these articles are approved by the Newswire editors, the prospective writer would become a member of the network. This approval process will ensure that all associates can meet a certain writing standard, and also ensure the continued credibility of Newswire.
All writers will be required to sign a pledge to maintain ethical standards, and will agree to a code of conduct. This is no different than any other news organization, and will be one of the things that distinguishes Newswire.net members from individual writers or bloggers. People who read Newswire can expect that everything they read has been written by people who have pledged themselves to a certain standard of excellence and ethics.
Members of the Newswire network will receive the following membership privileges. First, each member will get a full-color badge identifying them as a member of the press corps as a writer for Newswire. These professionally produced badges will include an 800 number. Anyone will be able to call and verify with a Newswire editor that the reporter is who their badge says they are.
Second, as writers submit more articles, they will be able to "rise in rank" in the Newswire.net organization. The founders of Newswire visualize writers being able to begin as an associate, but be promoted through "senior associate," "regional assistant editor," "section head" and even rise to the position of "bureau chief" for their particular area of expertise or location. These will not be mere titles; they are titles taken from the media world itself to reflect the very real past work and reporting of a Newswire associate.
Each associate of Newswire will also have their own profile on the social network. A profile page will include the member's official photo, a brief biography, links to past articles, and articles for which they are currently on assignment. These would be articles the associate has agreed to work on and is currently preparing a report for.
The more articles are written for Newswire, the more every other member of the network will benefit. Their own articles will benefit from the popularity of their fellow writers. They will also benefit from having their writing backed by a legitimate and recognized news organization. Since each member will have a byline, the articles they write will contribute directly to their own reputation.
Through Newswire these independent writers and investigators will have the ability to receive the media credentials that other reporters have. They will have the support of Newswire's editorial staff, and customized press passes identifying their affiliation with Newswire.
About Newswire
Newswire.net, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Extensions, Inc. (OTCBB:EXTI) (www.ext.com) a Social Networking Development Company. To learn how you can become a member of the www.Newswire.net journalist team please send an email to editor@newswire.net
The Newswire.net, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6308
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