Social Networking

Journalists Should Customize Social Networks to Maximize Experience

by Roland Legrand

Online social networks are essential tools for journalists. They make it possible to build extended networks, search for story ideas, build contacts and dig up information. But even more important, they help to shake up the relationship between the individual journalist and the people formerly known as the audience. But many journalists don't know how to get the full benefit...

• June 1, 2009
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4MR

4 Minute Roundup: WSJ's Social Media Guidelines; NYT's Pay Plans

by Mark Glaser

Here's the latest 4MR audio report from MediaShift. This week I look at the Wall Street Journal's code of conduct for reporters and editors, with guidelines for using Twitter and social media sites. Plus, the New York Times is considering two different plans for charging for online content -- a metering system and subscription system -- according to a report...

• May 15, 2009
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