Meporter was a citizen journalist mobile phone application that used geolocation and multimedia to create hyperlocal, real-time news.
Users earned "Press Passes", that were similar to Foursquare Badges, which could be exchanged for prizes.
Meporter had a point system that awarded "Press Passes" to individuals who uploaded content and meet certain criteria.
For instance, Forbes magazine offered a free 6-month subscription to meporters who posted 10 stories to the business category.
[7] Meporter has partnered with several businesses, brands, and events including Forbes magazine,[8] The Vans Warped Tour,[9] Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour, and Rockstar Mayhem Festival.