Journalists use social media for advertising

By Marissa Baker

With Social Media websites taking over the net, it is no wonder that journalists are using it as an essential advertising tool. I analyzed the social media pages of three different journalists in order to examine the ways in which different types of media personalities are using sites like Twitter and Facebook. Each uses their social media websites in different ways to promote their work as well as to connect with their audiences. 

Journalists using social media

By Taylor Gaudens
@TaylorGaudens

I took a few moments to analyze and compare a few journalists' social media profiles. What I discovered is the interaction (and lack thereof) with their followers or friends was interesting.  

I looked that the Twitter profiles of Kyra Phillips (CNN headquarters news anchor), Dorothy Pomerantz (Forbes magazine) and Judith Lewis (a journalist at Technology Weekly).

Professionals in the field

By Ingie Al-Nakhlawi

I looked at three different journalists from different organizations. The most aspect that they have in common is their frequent updates of the latest news in their area or in their field. I also noticed that they only had twitter sites and personal web-sites available to the public.

Incorporating social media into journalism: three profiles to check out

By Ashley Rogers

To be a journalist into today’s technologically advanced world, one must embrace the concept of social media profiles. SM profiles help to gather a following of readers, interact about societal issues and allow journalists to broadcast their stories with a click of a button. I searched for three journalistic profiles that are currently available on Facebook and Twitter. Each journalist had a list of varying credentials and followers.

The Twitter angle in journalism

By Namreh McGee

Many times we watch news programs and it seems pretty cut and dry on a variety of topics. The who, what, when, why and how in current events. Then we wait hours later for another round of news worthy events. If you're a news reader you may get a little more information about a story you heard on the news the night before. On Twitter look up a journalist from one of your favorite news sources and you may find a more interesting view of a story.

Journalism in a social media world

By Kayla Fletcher

John Wetzel is a writer and photojournalist for 24/Seven Magazine. He has been working with the magazine since the first issue was released in 2001.

Social media and journalism: together in harmony

By Austin Arias
@austinarias

It is safe to say that today's media has been infected with the social media bug. Media organizations and freelancers alike have been turning to popular networks like Facebook and Twitter to spread the news. In an effort to understand this recent phenomenon, I took the time to research journalists who call social media a "second home" of sorts. I wanted to analyze their profiles on Twitter and see how they use it to reach their audience in a new way.

Twitter is not just for celebrities

By Dayra Rodriguez

@dayraduhhh

I recently observed the Twitter profiles of three completely different journalists from different publications and observed their use of social media.

The independent reporter's guide to social media

By Christina Barron

After countless efforts in trying to find a mainstream journalist to interview about their uses of social media, I found Jason Straud. After we met in 2007 in Pamplona, Spain for the San Fermine festival (the running of the bulls), I hadn’t heard from him or knew of his whereabouts. However, during a reunion party for the same trip to Spain I had taken 3 years ago, Jason was in attendance and I was in luck. With my laptop in hand, I drilled Jason on his years in journalism and how he keeps in touch with the States while he’s exploring the world, searching for his next story.

Journalist makes media fashionable

By Sarah Miller

Stephanie Hayes is a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times.  She is a graduate of USF and started with the Times in 2003. She is a feature writer and is one of the Deal Divas for the Times style blog. 

A reporter's journey through SM

By Jennifer Israel

St. Pete Times Reporter Rebecca Catalanello of seven years, talks about her professional uses of social media:

Peer into a photojournalist's perspective

By Jennifer Israel

St. Petersburg Times Photojournalist Lara Cerri of 10 years, talks about her professional uses of SM.