Back in the day, freelancers relied on the newest innovations – neighborhood runners, Pony Express, telegraph – writers, artists, photographers who would string together their submissions to print media outlets. By now, in the video age, stringers are multi-media, reporting on breaking news, globally in myriad venues. Contributors – often eyewitnesses to unexpected breaking news – have found dynamic new opportunities as live streaming internet audiences seek 24/7 access to unfolding global events witnessed around the world.