CNN to boost video on website

News channel CNN is to launch a revamped website with more integrated video, including video on the homepage.

According to the broadcaster, the new CNN.com site will showcase CNN Worldwide’s video capabilities by featuring video and photography as the centerpiece of its homepage. Users will be able to customise the page and the site will also incorporate local language feeds in Spanish and Arabic. CNN is also launching a new video commentary feature in partnership with non-profit organisation TED, focusing on talks from “leading thinkers”. Social media feature iReport is also to be more fully integrated into CNN.com, according to the channel.