Social Media in Journalism
What are the three main ways journalists use social networks?
1) they provide an opportunity to connect with people 2) distributing news stories 3) complementing news coverage with feeds from social media.
How much time do professinal journalists spend on social media sites?
30-60 minutes
What is the most popular use of social media by journalists?
Check for breaking news
What is the largest social media site used by adults?
Research shows what social media site is losing popularity with 16-19-year-olds.
Facebook--they associate it with their parents, not their peers.
What is one way to attract more interest in your social media posts regardless of what platform you use?
Include a picture
What is the latest social media trend in scholastic journalism, according to the Journalism Education Association?
What are the most popular type of social media used by journalists?
Microblogs like Twitter
True or false: Over 95% of students ages 9-17 participate in online social networks.
True! According to an article published in 2010, 96% of students 9-17 participate in online social networks of some kind. Ramaswami, R. (2010). Nothing to LOL about. Technological Horizons in Education Journal, 37, 24-30.
What social media site do most high school and college students use to get their news?