Ch. 4 - The Landscape of Online Journalism
Still in the infancy stage
Should online news sites replace or supplement print?
The Current State of Newspapers - Print and Online
Shovelware or original content?
24/7 news cycle
continuous updating
what are the implications for journalists?
convergence
is this the time for backpack journalists?
(those that can do print, broadcast and online)
The Role of Blogs in Online Journalism
Is blogging journalism?
why blog news?
independence (no gatekeepers)
analysis/commentary/opinion
doing the "dirty work" the mainstream media won't (ex. John Edwards and the National Enquirer)
giving voice to underrepresented communities
traditional news outlets see it as a way to:
cover breaking news - on the spot feedback
a way to connect with audiences - "tell us what you think"
Examples: