CNN.com Live and Facebook form a relationship for Inauguration Day Coverage

The inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20th will see CNN.com Live and Facebook join together for online coverage of this historic media event. CNN.com will stream live footage from the ceremonies and viewers will be able to update their Facebook profiles while they watch. This will allow viewers to let their friends know what they think and how they feel at that moment. The much anticipated Oath of Office will take place during the workday, adding to the appeal of online viewing while many workers may be at their desks.

The CNN Facebook page lists 61,888 fans the evening before the inauguration. It will be interesting to see how many more people join this social network to witness and comment on history in “real time”. This partnership is just one of the many ways social media has helped form new connections and new relationships. To RSVP, go to this link and click on the “Obama inauguration with CNN.com Live and Facebook” event.