If you wanted to see what was happening for New Year's eve 2008 celebrations in Times Square in New York City, on the Las Vegas Strip, at Niagara Falls, in London, in Cancun or countless other vities around the world, a quick peak at EarthCam.com would have given you a good flavor for global celebration.
The Panasonic web cams captured the countdowns around the world for everyone to share in the world's celebrations!
Implications - EarthCam and Panasonic provided the live webcast of New Year's 2008, creating a global community of folks celebrating the dawn of a new year together virtually.
Happy 2008 everyone!
Global New Years Broadcast
2008 on EarthCam
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Global Celebrations - The trend towards virtual global celebrations has created an opportunity for technology companies to provide live webcasts of events, bringing people together from all over the world.
2. Interactive Webcams - Interactive webcams are becoming increasingly popular for bringing people together virtually and creating a sense of community during global events.
3. Live Streaming - Live streaming events has become a popular trend for both businesses and individuals to share experiences with a global audience.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry has an opportunity to improve virtual interactions between people, allowing for innovative solutions for bringing people together virtually.
2. Events - The events industry has an opportunity to connect people virtually through live webcasts, creating a new way for people to experience events.
3. Media - The media industry has an opportunity to utilize live streaming to reach a global audience, creating a new way to share news and events in real time.