2009 So have you jumped on the Twitter or blogging bandwagon yet? Are you an early adopter of new technology or “a laggard?” A slacker as I like to call them. There’s a theory that helps to explain how new
Twitter emerges as important tool during Iranian media crackdown
2009 For all of those Twitter naysayers (you know who you are), let’s not underestimate the purpose or power of the microblog. Taking a look at what’s happening right now in Iran might just change your mind and make you
Twitter as the new Tipsline?
2009 Remember when viewers were encouraged to call the station’s Tipsline? At WSTM in Syracuse, it was a phone resembling something out of the ‘50s that sat next to the assignment desk. And, yes, it rang from time to time.
Looking to the past to explain the future
2009 Yes, I know, you’ve heard plenty about how we’re in the midst of a dramatic communications revolution, thanks to the birth of the Internet and new media. Journalists, advertisers, and public relations folks are attempting to figure out how
The power of blogs in connecting people
2009 It’s truly amazing how the Internet has created a powerful avenue for people around the block or around the world to connect, allowing them to share their passions and common interests. I want to share with you one of
I’ve entered the blogosphere!
2009 It’s official! I’ve finally entered the blogosphere. I hope this is the first of many entries and discussions on my blog about the impact of new media on the journalism and public relations fields. For quite some time now,