FLYPmedia.com advertises itself as a new form of media that combines video, audio, text and animation, making it more than just an online magazine, but a peek into the future of reporting.
The bi-weekly "publication" offers stories on a variety of topics including technology, politics and human interest. The site also offers blogs and podcasts that subscribe to a more traditional form of online reporting. The combination of all of these recourses makes for one interactive experience.
Unlike some news Web sites, articles on FLYP are not just online versions copied from print articles. These stories are made specifically for the Web. CNN and The Washington Post might have videos to accompany their stories, but FLYP has everything mashed into a cohesive form of online storytelling.
You won't find their stories on your average news Web site.
But you also won't find anything but in-depth feature stories and opinions. If you're looking for fast breaking news, then you've come to the wrong place.
Even though FLYP may provide one of the most interesting news mediums, don't give up on old media just yet. Posting news stories in the form of text with some links and sparse videos makes news quick, easy and accessible. If readers expected all news to look like FLYP news, we would experience an information lag, not the immediacy that the Web provides.
Also, for those who work in offices, the audio and video may not be a welcome addition. Written stories don't require as much privacy to read, and of course, they are easier to scroll when looking for quick facts.
FLYP may be looking towards the future, but it’s going to take some time for the rest of us to catch up.
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