1. An electronic content generation and distribution method for generating and distributing audio content from a plurality of written articles, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of time-sensitive written articles for audio narration by a narrator; for each of the articles, using a narrator selection engine for determining a narrator based on: familiarity with the written article, availability of the narrator in view of the article being time-sensitive, and the narrator's exposure to a plurality of listeners; wherein for each of the articles, assigning the written articles to the determined narrators; electronically distributing-the written articles to the determined narrators, so that for each of the written articles, the narrator generates an audio narration within a defined time period based on the content of the written article being time-sensitive, the narrator generating the audio narration for receiving exposure to the plurality of listeners for seeking further engagement with one or more of the plurality of listeners; electronically receiving the audio narrations from the narrators; assigning a plurality of content identifiers to the audio narration based on the written articles and the narrator; accessing a subscriber database including subscriber information and subscriber preference data; electronically comparing the plurality of content identifiers to the subscriber preference data to determine a distribution list for the audio narrations; distributing the audio narration to subscribers designated in the distribution list so that the subscriber can engage the audio narration via a content interface application; and facilitating engagement between the narrator and the subscriber through inclusion of narrator identifying information with the audio narration, including contact information for the subscriber to view narrator background information and directly communicate with the narrator regarding further engagement with the narrator.
1. An electronic content generation and distribution method for generating and distributing audio content from a plurality of written articles, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of time-sensitive written articles for audio narration by a narrator; for each of the articles, using a narrator selection engine for determining a narrator based on: familiarity with the written article, availability of the narrator in view of the article being time-sensitive, and the narrator's exposure to a plurality of listeners; wherein for each of the articles, assigning the written articles to the determined narrators; electronically distributing-the written articles to the determined narrators, so that for each of the written articles, the narrator generates an audio narration within a defined time period based on the content of the written article being time-sensitive, the narrator generating the audio narration for receiving exposure to the plurality of listeners for seeking further engagement with one or more of the plurality of listeners; electronically receiving the audio narrations from the narrators; assigning a plurality of content identifiers to the audio narration based on the written articles and the narrator; accessing a subscriber database including subscriber information and subscriber preference data; electronically comparing the plurality of content identifiers to the subscriber preference data to determine a distribution list for the audio narrations; distributing the audio narration to subscribers designated in the distribution list so that the subscriber can engage the audio narration via a content interface application; and facilitating engagement between the narrator and the subscriber through inclusion of narrator identifying information with the audio narration, including contact information for the subscriber to view narrator background information and directly communicate with the narrator regarding further engagement with the narrator. 8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the distributing the audio narration includes distributing an active link for user access to the written content.