Monthly Archives: March 2010
When should journalists post on Facebook and Twitter?
Journalists should post more Facebook links on the weekends, and they should tweet early in the morning. So suggests Daniel B. Honigman, former lead social media strategist and editorial engagement strategist for Tribune Interactive. Here’s why.
Filed under Facebook, Social media, Twitter
Engaging Facebook fans with clever, conversational updates
Think of the Facebook friends that you’ve hidden from your feed. You might love them dearly, but after the 68th update about what they ate for breakfast, how many miles they ran that morning or whether the baby is napping … Continue reading
Using Google News’ archive search
As you probably already know, Google News has been uploading decades’ worth of newspapers’ microfilm archives and making them available for free (except in cases where the newspapers themselves charge to see the archives). For instance, let’s say you’re writing … Continue reading
Filed under Cool tools
Dip your toes in social media
Haven’t had a chance yet to dip your toes into social media? No worries. It’s never too late to start. Social media isn’t just about teens posting pics of themselves on Facebook or college students tweeting about last night’s rager. … Continue reading
Filed under Social media
Online news readers want more than crime and sex
Popular online news stories don’t all have to be about crime and sex. A study of New York Times’ most emailed articles showed people like to share stories about science, especially those that are “awe-inspiring,” and emotional stories, especially those … Continue reading
Filed under Online journalism
