New Technology : Should Journalists Use or Ignore Social Media? Two Examples to Think About

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Has social media destroyed journalism? That question has been frequently asked with the rise of Twitter, Snapchat, and other social media sources being used in the news. Proponents say social media brings a wider variety of people to an issue and can give a voice to those who were once voiceless and overlooked. “It means we can get information from corners of the world where previously there was very little. It gives the ‘voiceless’ a chance to speak. It democratizes media and allows viewers, listeners and readers to participate.” Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor of UK’s Channel 4 News There are many others who say that...

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