I think it is about time that cnn.com put more video on the web. I thought it was strange that CNN gained it's fame because of television. The new cnn.com still has the top stories on the left, but adds another showcase section in the center column. The fact that the old cnn.com always put video one click away didn't keep the continuity among all the products under the cnn name.
One aspect guardians website that I didn't like was the mention of more entertainment news. I don't think that entertainment news is worth being center stage, compared to all the other news that cnn reports on. I know that cnn has the affiliates with people magazine and all, but that can stay on later pages.
I do find it refreshing that cnn has decided to showoff their unique international content. The new website has made more content available right away. In the top right corner, where you expect to find home, you find a link to international content. I like the editor's picks right below the main content as well.
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going off of the more video idea, it makes sense that CNN.com implement more videos because of the fact that CNN gained its fame from television. If someone sees part the last few seconds of an interesting story that they want to see they can easily go to the website and see the full story. It's a great addition to the website.
ReplyDeleteThe new design is trendier and probably geared a little bit more towards the younger crowd. That's probably why CNN put a lot of emphasis on the entertainment section.
ReplyDeleteI agree it's about time cnn put more videos on their website, because when I think of cnn i think of the tv show and expect videos and live news feeds.
ReplyDeleteWait...there are places outside the U.S.???
ReplyDeleteI like the editor's picks as well.