User generated content has always been important building-blocks for traditional media products – ‘letters to the editor’ and ‘family news’ make up valuable sections of newspapers, while radio stations encourage listeners to call in and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences...

For years, magazine publishers have been developing their online presence, pursuing a range of different goals and strategies for their websites. One of the key questions in creating online presence is whether to allocate resources on developing the offline print brand and expect brand equity...