Like other journalism professors, I attempt in my courses to replicate the feeling of working in a newsroom. Such an approach is particularly important in my Mobile and Social Media Journalism course at Ithaca College, given that the majority of students are
WEBINAR: Optimizing Your Reporting on Social Media
I was invited to conduct this webinar for NPR member stations across the country. I discuss some of the most innovative ways of engaging audiences on social media. Webinar Topics ✅ Social media graphics ✅ Social media “readable” videos
Video for Mobile and Social Media Draws Eyeballs
Those scrolling through their social media feeds are increasingly watching videos produced specifically for social networking platforms — and they’re likely on a mobile device at the time. Facebook’s study of 1,500 people shows that social media users like the
Book Release: Guide to Mobile and Social Media Journalism
My book focused on the use of mobile devices and social media in journalism will be published in August by SAGE/CQ Press. Mobile and Social Media Journalism: A Practical Guide is the go-to resource for understanding how today’s journalists and news organizations
You Can’t Post That! Social Media Policies in Newsrooms
The use of social media by journalists raises new ethical and professional dilemmas. As a result, news outlets are implementing policies addressing what is and what is not permitted on social media platforms. Suzanne Lysak, associate professor of broadcast and
Latest in Mobile Journalism: Vertical Video, Social Graphics, and More
From the palm of their hands, reporters can easily gather, produce, and share stories to any platform from nearly anywhere. Welcome to journalism today. No need to cart around clunky equipment. Mobile devices streamline the process of gathering and producing content
Mobile Journalism Checklist
Preparation begins well before you head to a story. There’s nothing more frustrating than when something that could have easily been prevented goes wrong in the field. So, don’t wait until you’re in the field to complete this checklist. Store
Study Reveals Social Media’s Impact on Newsroom Editorial Decisions
Popular, or trending, topics and content on social media play a significant role in local television newsrooms decisions about which stories to cover. That’s the finding from my latest research, Forces at the Gate: Social Media’s Influence on Editorial and Production Decisions
Mobile Journalism: Snapchat and Digital-First Story Pitches
At the Broadcast Education Association convention in Las Vegas, there was no shortage of discussion about the impact of mobile devices on journalism. Journalism educators are revamping courses and curriculum to prepare students for jobs that will require them to use