Readers can’t “refresh” this page 20 times a day to see the latest information. And they can’t touch an underlined word to skip to another page to read a supporting document, hear an interview or see a photo.
Print media are losing committed readers to the more immediate, interactive and free news bits available from computers or handheld devices.
The multitasking readers who thrive on multimedia have developed a habit of accessing the “blogosphere” — the electronic abyss of personal Web sites — as part of their daily routines.