Since YouTube caught the public's imagination in 2005, news organizations have attempted to duplicate that same style of user-generated, on-the-spot coverage that gained prominence during the July 2005 London terrorist attacks and the 2006 mid-term election campaign.

Google's competitors have previously attempted to break into the dominant search engine's market share by improving their own algorithms and Web site features to capture more of the Web. However, IAC/InteractiveCorp, owner of Ask.com, is trying to attract consumers with Rushmore Drive (rushmoredrive.com), a search site promising interesting and easy-to-find content for the black community.

For years, local TV stations around the US have bought out the contracts of well-regarded veteran newscasters and replaced them with younger, lesser-known faces. With viewership declining and competition from cable and online outlets rising, stations are focused on cutting costs.

While it's no surprise that online magazines are trying to provide fresh content to readers, many publications - most of which are traditionally text-based - are increasingly employing video to escalate readership.

Slate is planning to launch a new business Web site, The Big Money, adding the online magazine to the long list of media outlets providing Wall Street news and information.

Political experts. Ex-IRS lawyers. Relationship counselors. A psychic who predicts the next major scandal.

The basic criticism of traditional women's magazines is that they too often assumed that women only wanted articles about conspicuous consumption, celebrity gossip, and beauty tips. A predilection for publishing photo spreads presenting unrealistic body images didn't help either.

In the run-up to last month's Washington State presidential primaries, 16 young journalists covered the campaign events of nearly every Presidential contender to visit the state.

On April 15, an unexpected player will enter the magazine world: Girls Gone Wild.

The economic realities of the publishing industry are forcing American newspapers to close down foreign bureaus, but at least one man is willing to bet on the viability of international media coverage targeted to US audiences.