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Caught in the web

Article Abstract:

Newspapers are facing competition from online news services and from Internet auction houses, which compete for newspapers' classified business. Newspapers have faced competition before, from TV and radio, and advertising revenue is growing, though they have lost market share. Circulation of newspapers is dropping in some countries such as Britain, and younger people are less likely to take a newspaper. US newspaper still offer a local character and have developed links with local advertisers.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing

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Can you?

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There is a shortage of internet addresses, and thisis especially true for .com names. This could affect the development of e-commerce. Trademark owners seek safeguards and argue that they have invested in their names. New domains can be created, though this can lead to disagreements, and there are questions about how registries can be managed. Internet users can find the internet becomes too confusing and use the .com that they have become most familiar with.

Management, World Wide Web

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The failure of new media

Article Abstract:

Media investments in the internet have not always been as productive as was hoped, for reasons which are examined in detail. Sports, news and porography are seen as three successful areas.

Mass media

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