The document discusses several topics related to online journalism including: 1. What media companies are doing to engage readers online through sites like CNN.com, WashingtonPost.com, and Politico.com. 2. The early days of online news when sites mainly republished print content with little additional value until the 1990s when more interactive features were added. 3. How the audience for news has changed from passive readers to active participants who expect more personalized and interactive experiences online.

1. Online Journalism – JOUR 3340 Class Notes – Engaging Readers Feb. 5, 2008 Prof. Foote

6. http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/carlson/history/ScreenShots/Fred_the_computer.jpg 1993: September 2: Middlesex (Mass.) News launches first Internet gopher-based online newspaper .

7. January 1994: Salt Lake Tribune opens a BBS called Utah Online. http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/carlson/history/ScreenShots/utah_online.jpg

8. Who and What is Competing for Traditional Media’s Audience? Local Newspaper/ TV Station Weeklies Magazines Local Websites Cable ISPs Direct Mail Bill Boards TV Yellow Pages Radio TelCos Software Cos. Time Work Family Videos Movies Housework

15. Participatory journalism - “We Media” http://www.hypergene.net/wemedia/weblog.php?id=P36