Facebook is a waste of time for journalists looking for stories, and they should instead use Twitter which provides quick and easy access to emerging stories from a mobile platform. A 2013 study found that most journalists are now familiar with Twitter, which can be used to find timely sources and share content, though journalists should take time to build credibility and avoid only using social media for self-promotion.

1. Stop wasting time on
Facebook
(Start looking for a good story on Twitter)

2. This is still brand new!
10-15 years or less
Tech-related, not media-related
Quick & easy
Mobile
Internet changed media - Social changes
journalism

3. How many do you know?

5. How can journalists use this?

8. source: Indiana University school of journalism - conducted
late 2013 with 1.080 US journalists.

9. There’s always a new kid on the
block

10. The big 5 5 big ones

11. Getting traction on social media
-Take your time to grow
-Be relevant/trustworthy
-Balance private/public life
-Sharing = caring
-Not just for self-promotion

12. Any questions?
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