After months of waiting, Google+ finally launched business pages last week. If you haven’t gotten into Google+ yet, it’s time to dive in. Most brands aren’t breaking new ground on the network just yet, and some even think that Google+ is already dead. I think the death knells are a bit early considering the distinct [...]
Twitter activity at major mainstream news organizations varies dramatically, but overall the tool has become a part of the daily routine and it is primarily used as way to disseminate their own material.
I’m a big fan and a voracious follower of journalism practice blogs. On one of those blogs, I learned about the monthly Carnival of Journalism. The brainchild of David Cohn, founder of Spot.Us, a fellow at the University of Missouri’s Journalism school at the Reynolds Journalism Institute and a Reynolds Center presenter, the carnival is [...]
I am one of those who is always looking for the latest tools and technologies that will help me do my job as a journalist. Several of my journalist friends told me about the wonders of Tumblr, a blogging platform that allows users to “post text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from your browser, [...]
By Rebekah Monson I’m a diehard college football fan, so at this time of year, my Twitter feed is littered with snippets of conversation about teams, players, games, stats and standings. My unhealthy obsession has led me to follow a lot of sports journalists, and in the process I’ve noticed that they often get more [...]
September was a whirlwind month for social networking changes. Facebook rolled out a series of features, including a profile overhaul that drew both praise and criticism from users. Meanwhile Google+ opened up to the public and launched a few new features of its own. As the two networks compete for users, journalists and readers are [...]
If you’re paying attention to business news on social media you must have noticed that Reuters’ presence has been exploding lately. Here’s a list of Reuters’ Twitter accounts, Facebook, YouTube. As you can see, Twitter is by far the most active spot for Reuters News. Anthony DeRosa, editor of social media at Reuters, explains how [...]
As the ranks of journalists at news organizations shrink, one of our biggest news-gathering assets is our audience. We increasingly rely on users for tips and information via social media, and some companies are working overtime to make crowdsourcing news easier. One of the most interesting emerging uses for all that crowd sourced news is [...]
Call it a cross between the old Al’s Morning Meeting on Poynter and #muckreads on ProPublica – but only for business stories. That’s what I hope to create – with your help – using my Twitter feed: @LindaAustin_ I’ve been contributing business-story ideas and recognizing well-done business stories as part of the Reynolds Center’s Twitter [...]
