by  with Storify for iPad
Wed, Oct 10 2012 22:23:34

#wjchat: social media addiction

What role does social media play in journalism? How much is too much? Selected tweets from 10.10.2012 #wjchat - hosted by @wjchat and Huffington Post's @ckanal.

  1. wjchat
    @wjchat
    Do your homework for tonight's #wjchat and read @ckanal 's post on the media's relation (or addiction to) social media huff.to/Th5b7S
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  2. Question 1
  3. wjchat
    @wjchat
    Q1 Do you think you're overly-reliant on social media? #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  4. jodiontheweb
    @jodiontheweb
    A1 I think a lot of folks in media think social media is something magical- more than what it really is... #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  5. NABJDigital
    @NABJDigital
    A1 social media is a tool; but I began my career using a typewriter, so while I love the toys, I still do a lot old school. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  6. colinjones
    @colinjones
    @wjchat To a point, yes. But I find it necessary for my information consumption/peer connections/mental venting and sharing. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  7. mandywhitesell
    @mandywhitesell
    @wjchat I'm not overly reliant as a reporter, but as a citizen & consumer I am for sure. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  8. ckanal
    @ckanal
    Def addicted but try to balance w/ other tools/parts of journalism RT @wjchat Q1 Do you think you're overly-reliant on social media? #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  9. wjchat
    @wjchat
    RT @ckanal: Def addicted but try to balance w/ other tools/parts of journalism #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  10. Question 2A
  11. wjchat
    @wjchat
    Q2A What are some examples of stories that could not be reported on social media? [Bonus points for links!] #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  12. KevinLoker
    @KevinLoker
    @wjchat @catherinefaas / put the same value in being active on it. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  13. davemeddows
    @davemeddows
    @wjchat I struggle to think of anything that CAN'T be covered on social media as long as you have good integration with online #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  14. SarahDayOwen
    @SarahDayOwen
    @wjchat anything requiring an open records request. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  15. latrice_davis
    @latrice_davis
    A2: In-depth, investigative enterprise stories, like the guy who just won a "genius" grant. (I'll go try to find the URL now.) #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  16. Olivia_Ingle
    @Olivia_Ingle
    I wonder what % are journalists? RT @KevinLoker @wjchat But it's not *truly* global. Only a certain % of people are on it #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  17. jayrosen_nyu
    @jayrosen_nyu
    Get off social media, pick up the phone! Get off the phone, go talk to people! Stop listening to people and start looking for proof! #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  18. catherinefaas
    @catherinefaas
    Social can be an accent to long-form, investigative pieces though. Another way to experience the story... #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  19. Question 2B
  20. wjchat
    @wjchat
    Q2B To counterpoint, what are some examples that social media played a central part? #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  21. Cleespot
    @Cleespot
    @wjchat I feel like there aren't any because social media is so much how people connect and get their news these days. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  22. colinjones
    @colinjones
    @wjchat Breaking stories in heavily populated, technologically connected metro areas are great for social. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  23. ShaunaReporter
    @ShaunaReporter
    RT @amartinmedia: @wjchat A2. I think that social is PART of the story and reporting process. Never the end-all. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  24. LATiffanyKelly
    @LATiffanyKelly
    @wjchat documenting public reaction to a news/feature story on social networks is popular now, i.e. @storify. #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12
  25. ckanal
    @ckanal
    Wow, already this discussion is amazing. Would love for someone to @Storify. Seriously. @amartinmedia #wjchat
    Wed, Oct 10 2012 16:50:12

Did you find this story interesting? Be the first to or comment.

Liked!

Education reporter @kerrville Daily Times, @ipadinsightblog game reviewer, @spj_tweets member, #blogger, dork-stitching master.

2stories
15followers
2following
Total views
127

Sorry.

This URL is already in use. Please choose another URL.
Edit URL

Storify

@Storify

Are you sure?

Are you sure you want to delete this story?

Are you sure?

Are you sure you want to flag this story?