One in two journalists have used Twitter, according to a new survey in Norway. Twitter is used both as a research tool, a source for story ideas and a way to connect to readers.
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How journalists use Twitter
by John Einar Sandvand on July 28, 2009 · 7 comments
How should news sites use Twitter?
by John Einar Sandvand on May 30, 2009 · 1 comment
The New York Times appointed a new social media editor – Jennifer Preston – this week. On Twitter suggestions for how the NYT should use Twitter poured in. Here are ten of the best suggestions she received.
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4 ways of consuming news – and what news sites should do about it
by John Einar Sandvand on May 28, 2009 · 5 comments
I consume online news in four different ways. And I think any news site should make sure their content is good for all of them.
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Twitter as a tool for journalism
by John Einar Sandvand on February 28, 2009 · 7 comments
Recently I gave a presentation for a group of Norwegian news reporters about how Twitter can be used as a tool for journalism. I have now translated it – and here is the English version:
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How journalists can use Twitter
by John Einar Sandvand on January 30, 2009 · 5 comments
Twitter is much more than sending status messages. Here are four smart ways journalists and editors can use it in their work.
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5 great Twitter tools for journalists
by John Einar Sandvand on January 21, 2009 · 9 comments
Every day news stories break on Twitter. Here are some of the tools journalists can use to make Twitter work for them.
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5 social media trends in 2009
by John Einar Sandvand on January 20, 2009 · 7 comments
Here are some of the social media trends that are taking place in 2009. Illustration: Matt Hamm
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Watch out, journalists – the amateurs are catching up on their reporting
by John Einar Sandvand on November 28, 2008 · 1 comment
Once more we have seen it happen: The terrorist attacks in Mumbai have demonstrated how amateurs and and social networks are playing an essential role in distributing news in major events. More and more readers are finding that they get the news faster – and sometimes even more accurate – on the social networks than [...]
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