Twitter and Journalists
Breaking News -Don’t Be Left Behind! Breaking news happens everyday. From local car wrecks, to a massive house fire, or a protest going on, journalists have the tool to scroll through recent tweets of other…
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The Journalist’s Guide to Navigating Social Media
It’s no secret to journalists, whether those in broadcasting or print media, that there has been an evolution away from traditional sources of news and information toward social journalism, a world where anyone can share…
Does Social Media Have an Impact On the News?
Yes, yes, yes. A Social Embassy study commissioned by ING, rounded up journalist, bloggers, and expert writers about certain content and asked them questions. They encouraged their statements and personal visions around social media and…
Social Media- “Breaking” The Stories
What happens when everyone has the ability to publish something? Whether it’s an informational piece on a personal blog, or a video uploaded to You Tube, how does this change the way we receive information…
Just What IS Social Journalism?
If you enjoy reading sites such as Buzzfeed and Gawker, you have read pieces that constitute social journalism. So what is it? It is a mixed media based communication that brings journalists, contributors and reader…
How Is Social Media Changing Journalism?
When I was growing up, journalism was a career one went to college for and received a degree. They were the authorities and shared compelling news stories with the rest of us. When I watched…
Have You Heard About You Tube’s “Newswire?”
By now, I’m fairly certain everyone knows what You Tube is. How can you not? It is a very distracting website for me, especially as I’m trying to work from home. I want to take…
A Quick Overview of The 2015 Global Social Journalism Study
There is an interesting study being conducted in its 4th year examining ways media professionals and journalists use social media in their daily work. The study is being managed by Cision, a company with offices…