The news network hastily explained that only 2,000 people had taken part, so the survey was not scientific.

This participatory news network claims to be one of the fastest-growing such organisations in the world, with over 31,000 reporters in 130 countries chasing stories and adding original content.

The 24-hour news network would receive a boost in total funds to at least 100 million per year, with operating costs protected in real terms.

The global news network consists of 132 major market cities with a combined syndicate of over 7,800 sites.

Previously, he served as general manager of, an upstart video news network distributed primarily via mobile devices and social networks.