The mainstream media attempts to offer something for everyone, but it could offer more to younger audiences. Currently, sites like CNN.com and Foxnews.com feature videos, podcasts and blogs to attract young people like me. One blog on CNN.com is titled, "Young People Who Rock," which is a weekly interview series focused on people under 30 who are doing remarkable things in their lives. Every week, a young person is highlighted and praised for their accomplishments. Viewers can also watch the interviews with these young people on Fridays at 3pm on CNN.com Live. Viewers can also contribute by asking a question for the interview or by suggesting someone they know who 'rocks.' The site also features some popular news such as entertainment articles which could possibly attract younger viewers.
While sites do offer certain news that could attract younger viewers, there could be more interactive features that could make the news more interesting to my age group. For instance, news sites should feature more user-contributed videos from younger viewers. These sites could also feature users' personal stories and opinions, etc. I think it would also be helpful if viewers could organize and arrange the kind of news stories that appear on the screen. For example, if a viewer is most interested in entertainment news, he or she could adjust the settings to make these stories always show up as the main stories of a news site.
As far as the kind of news stories published, sites should offer more news that relates to young people and their lives. For instance, stories on finding jobs, top universities, social security issues, nightlife and dating would all be more revelant to younger readers.
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