Net audience to eclipse Obama inauguration

MICHAEL JACKSON’S memorial was last night poised to be a global internet video-viewing event that eclipses even the inauguration of US President Barack Obama.

Facebook users worldwide were able to share updates and thoughts while watching free streaming video of the memorial on CNN Live, ABC, and E! Online websites.

“We are preparing for numbers that easily outweigh the inauguration,” said Facebook marketing director Randi Zuckerberg ahead of the event.