If you’re new to the online news world, it’s easy to get confused about the purpose of online news. You’ve probably wondered how the Internet works, and how much value it provides us. But there are many benefits to this online medium, including Annotative journalism, multimedia content, and archival content. Let’s explore these benefits, and why online news is so important to us. If you have any questions, contact us.
Annotative journalism
The term “annotative journalism” first came into vogue in the mid-1990s, when media commentators realized that news sites were no longer the sole source of information. Instead, the reporter needed to shift his or her role to one of facilitator of an interactive media environment where the audience could construct their own ‘news’ by interacting with the material. Nora Paul was not alone in recognizing this need.
Multimedia content
Today’s online news requires more than just good looks, it also demands that black history news sources include multi-media content. Print media websites can look good and be user-friendly, but they are typically merely glorified print archives, with clever ads thrown in for good measure. Multimedia is essential to sustaining diversity and extending the scope of public discussion. Newspapers need to be active participants in every medium, from social media to traditional media.
Archived content
The importance of archiving content in online news can’t be understated. In 2017, local news publisher Joe Ricketts closed down his network and removed all the archives, but those archives eventually came back. In addition to the danger of censorship, content can disappear for nonmalicious reasons as well. For example, a site could change its content management system or business model, and then its archives are gone forever. To prevent this from happening, journalists need comprehensive access to past news content.
Business value
The Norwegian case offers a valuable example of local newspaper organizations’ diverse value creation strategies. Across the country, most newspaper operations publish online editions behind paywalls. Most Norwegians who claim to pay for online news, however, are likely to do so by subscribing to local and regional newspapers. The economic value of local newspapers is complex and interdependent, but this case demonstrates how newspaper organizations can successfully create value.
Conclusion:
Previously, people’s relationship with the news was based on trust. However, the rise of online platforms, and new tools and services, has shifted this relationship. These platforms have increased their user count and their concentration of power, creating a unique environment for news discussion. Local news provider’s face challenges competing with these platforms for advertising dollars and getting their content seen by online users. The result is an increasingly divided society and a greater need for local, non-mainstream sources.
