An Answer For Struggling News Publications?

Most would agree that print media is starting to become a thing of the past; we can read articles online, subscribe to RSS feeds, and publish our own blogs that rival major news sources for readership. Print media is declining in an increasingly digital world.

While many newspapers and magazines are struggling to figure out how to keep up with the changing times, there is a growing number of publications that have turned to video. Major publications like the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, USA Today, and Forbes have all started online video networks to enhance their news and bring content to a new kind of reader. Many are reporting great success using online video. In August, The Washington Post recorded 1.5 million video streams to their site - their highest number ever and up 162% from last year.

Here is a report from Beet.tv of Washington Post's Online Content Editor, Jim Brady, talking about how news publications must adapt to a changing world.

The Post Goes 2.0

We've come a long way since the '90s AOL chat rooms, now Washington Post is running discussions all day. It's essentially a moderated chat room, with expert hosts on sports, music, economics, politics, etc.

Great way to offer people a direct connection to the news and journalists, check out the one running right now on the Superbowl music line up.

You can find all of the daily discussions on the left sidebar of the Post's homepage.