As we move into the information age, there is no question that the Web will play a major role in the publishing and news industries. Well-known news organizations such as CNN, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek have all found the Web to be a dynamic environment on which to feature their content.
The Wall Street Journal (www.waj.com) is one of the most widely read newspapers in the world, is offered in an online edition which includes full text and 24-hour updates. You can start by trying the online version on a free trial basis, and if you choose to subscribe, you will receive full access to the Barrons (www.barrons.com) database - an online database of commentary and articles by leading investment analysts.
ESPN (www.ESPN.com) provides the latest sporting news and allows users to get in-depth information on their favourite players, teams etc. It also offers live text, audio and video of games and highlights. Visitors can also enroll in fantasy sporting games, such as football, baseball and golf.
Quality writers with reliable sources can begin publishing their content on the Web. Traditional barriers of entry such as printing and distribution costs do not exist on the Web. This allows independent Web news organizations to compete with traditional news leaders. Mat Drudge has become a celebrity due to the success of his online news site, The Drudge Report (www.drudgereport.com).