UW Oshkosh Today: Journalism students, alumni on 'why social media matters'

Anybody who figures social media for a fad or flash in the pan hasn't consulted the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's journalism students or alumni.

We took a moment to ask a few members of Homecoming 2011's Department of Journalism student and alumni Tweetup -- a face-to-face gathering of Twitter social media users -- why they believe social media matters as we move deeper into the 21st Century.

Here is a quick video encapsulation of their answers, including some thoughts by Tweetup...

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From: uwosh

Related topics : why social media matters / manage social media / social media today

Why are Social Media different to older forms of media?

References:

Cleaver, T. (2013) Understanding the World Economy. 4th edn. Routledge: Oxon.

Jenkins, H. (2006) Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. New York: New York University Press.

Ebersbach quoted in Uitz, I (2012) 'Social Media- Is it Worth the Trouble?' Journal of Internet Social Networking & Virtual Communities. 2012: 1- 14.

Uitz, I. (2012) 'Social Media- Is it Worth the Trouble?' Journal of Internet Social Networking & Virtual Communities. 2012: 1-14.

Zhao, D. and...

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From: Jess505922

Related topics : virtual community social networking / journalism and social media / social media network / social media internal communications / blogs and social media

Social Media Summit

There’s no question that social media has forever changed the way news organizations connect with their audiences. But has that change helped or harmed news organizations? And what’s in it for social media companies to get involved with news organizations such as through Facebook’s Instant Articles or Snapchat Discover? With their first Social Media Summit, the Engaging News Project and the School of Journalism will explore these issues and discuss how news organizations used social media...

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From: Moody College of Communication

Related topics : news organizations using social media / social media audience engagement / social media companies / social media help / social media media

Social Problems in Media

Describing the different social issues involving movies, comic books, journalism and other media

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From: Pierce Bolton

Related topics : social issues in media / social media social media

Social Media & Journalism Seminar - Reassessing the Impact of the Internet - Prof James Curran

Social Media and Journalism Seminar, Dublin City University, February 22, 2012

The seminar, hosted by the School of Communications, addressed the broad theme 'Is social media good for journalism?' Principal speaker was Prof James Curran, Director, Goldsmiths Leverhulme Media Research Centre, London, and co-author of 'Misunderstanding the Internet', who spoke on the topic ' Reassessing the Impact of the Internet'.

Other speakers:

Suzy Byrne, blogger, mamanpoulet.com

Susan Daly, Editor,...

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From: DCU School of Communications

Related topics : journalism and social media / research social media

Public Relations: Social Media & Pitching

Cision invited a panel of journalists to discuss their relationship with public relations. Here, they talk about social media pitching with moderator Shonali Burke.

For more insight, download our PR Resource Kit from a previous Behind the Story panel: http://bit.ly/1gdocZK

Further data on Journalism and Social Media can be reviewed in Cision's Social Journalism Study: http://bit.ly/18ph07S

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From: Cision North America

Related topics : social media public relations / social media pr

Social Media at Lone Star Park

Lone Star Park utilized Social Media this season to tell stories about Horse Jockeys, Trainers, Owners, and fans. It was a behind the scenes access with YouTube Videos, Facebook posts, Twitter, Vine Videos, Instagram and many other Social Media Sites.

Here is an article in the Dallas Business Journal about this Social Media Campaign

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/socialmadness/2013/04/lone-star-park-bets-on-social-media.html?page=all

#LoneStarPark

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From: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie

Related topics : social media sites for business 2013 / social media media

Mitchell Stephens on Journalism and Social Media

Mitchell Stephens, Professor at New York State University, talks about the main principles of journalism and the influence of social media on it.

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From: frontlinegeorgia

Related topics : journalism and social media

QUT Creative Industries - Social Media Research

Find out more at http://ow.ly/jIY4W

The QUT Social Media Research Group, led by Associate Professor Axel Bruns, has developed innovative research approaches to investigate how society uses social media, as well as tools for tracking social media trends and topics.

Emergency services organisations like the Queensland Police and others are increasingly using social media to provide information to the public as well as to source information. The QUT Social Media Research Group is working with...

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From: TheQUTube

Related topics : research social media / social media services / social media help / social media statistics

Knowsome -Scope/Future in Digital Journalism ,Social Media,Job,Skills

Scope/Future in Digital Journalism , Social Media Writing, Job Opportunities , Journalism Skills , Online Journalism

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From: knowsome 01

Related topics : journalism and social media / social media jobs / online social media / social media media