Journalism and Social Media

Alison Rudig — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:10:50 GMT

Social media's positive and negative effects on journalism, and how it is reshaping journalism.

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"47 percent of journalists will use Twitter as a source for a story." (Journalism Daily)
— Rock Avenue Mall · Wed, Feb 15 2012 14:00:20

Social media has been transforming journalism since it's rise. Lately, however, it has become apparent as to just how much social media has changed and influenced journalism. Social Media Week brought a light onto how journalists have been, and are, using social media.

6 things we learned about journalism from Social Media Week

15, 2012 1:29 pm Panel discussions about journalism and technology can be pretty hit-or-miss these days. This week, I saw a couple of hit...

Since so many journalists are using social media, news organizations feel the need to instate policies and guidelines. Twitter, for journalists, is an effective tool if used effectively. The value of Tweets shifts like the stock market, whichever is most important and influential in that moment translate better. What that means is, policies will need to be developed on a "per-beat-basis."

There's No One-Size-Fits-All Social Media Policy In Journalism - 10000 Words

In some ways the Sky News social media policy is a great poster child for how not to write social media guidelines for journalists. The e...

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Twitter may be a news source for only 2% of people, "but it’s the right 2%.” http://bit.ly/z4xxdp
— Poynter · Wed, Feb 15 2012 11:13:12

As social media becomes more powerful each day, the role it plays in the world of journalism also transforms over time. Social media is a tool journalists can use to help get the word out about a story, as well as gather information. Browsing social networking sites can help reporters see where the majority views lie and what the opposition believes.

The role of social media in journalism : Social Life : The Martha's ...

Nov 8, 2011 ... Since anyone can access our Facebook updates and tweets, what does that mean for how reporters find stories and sources?

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Social media has impacted the life of a journalist, and created new jobs. Journalists still need to apply their journalistic skills to make sure they’re properly examining the information from Twitter, but certain people over time may become trusted sources.

Social Media Tool Looks for Reliable Sources in Tweets · mashable

How a Journalist Uses Social Media - Forbes

Oct 24, 2011 ... I spoke to Anthony DeRosa, who is the Reuters Social Media Editor. As part of his mission, he helps Reuters journalist...

Journalism and Social Media · ammus2006

Because there are now more and more people around the world publishing news and information, through taking photos and videos with their mobile phones, the need for journalists is more important than ever to validate information.

For me, the future of journalism is blogging. – Mary Jo Foley #quote
— Bakerview Consulting · Wed, Feb 15 2012 14:00:30

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Blogs have threatened journalism and journalists. Many will go straight to a favorite blog rather than picking up a paper. However, many bloggers feel they are journalists... Are they? They are delivering information to the masses... Isn't that journalism?

Has the Blog Killed the Journalist? | The Stir

Sep 24, 2010 ... When one of the top reporters at the nation's top newspapers jumped ship to The Huffington Post last week, the rum...

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Journalism and Social Media