I first presented this article at the World Journalism Education Congress in Paris. It was recently published in the New York University Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law. Read the article or download a PDF version. Background In 2018
Teaching LIVE Storytelling Across Mobile and Social Platforms
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
Journalists, Keep Political Opinions to Yourself
Journalists who publicly share their political opinions can lose the trust of the public and find themselves without a job. That was the case for a Cleveland television anchor and meteorologist. During the 2016 US Presidential Election, they were fired
Who Owns A Reporter’s Social Media Accounts?
The Roanoke Times is suing one of its former sports reporters over what the outlet calls a breach of its social media policy. Andy Bitter, the reporter, left his position at the Times for a competing news outlet. He took with
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
Fake News: What’s the Real Deal?
Too good to be true? Ever mistakenly share a story that was a hoax? Social media has been filled with fake news this election season. The increase in the number of fake news stories, sites dedicated to them, and the
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