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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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