New to social networks Forum (8)

Using Twitter for journalism 39 Replies

I know Twitter and its counterparts like Pownce aren't so much social networks as microblogging platforms, but it seems like a lot of people use them to keep in touch with friends, so I'll talk abo... Continue

Started by Will Sommer. Last reply by Ron Sylvester 1 day ago.

Newspaper created social-network sites?

I'd love to look at some successful social-network sites started by small newspapers, or journalists at small papers, especially on Ning. Any suggestions?

Started by Jack Downs Mar 29

How do you use Twitter in the newsroom? 5 Replies

We are looking at twitter as a possible solution to some internal communication issues we are having in our newsroom. Does anyone have a private twitter system set up in their newsroom? Also, is t... Continue

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Started by Mike Deal. Last reply by Zac Echola Mar 7.

Using LinkedIn for Journalism? 2 Replies

Hi, I am a pretty active member of LinkedIn - which I found great for business networking. I have read a few articles about its uses for Journalism, but I love to hear your experiences and learn ... Continue

Started by Ramón Pedrosa-López. Last reply by Zac Echola Mar 6.

Lifehack tips 2 Replies

Lifehack has ten tips to get the most out of social networking. Continue

Started by Apolinar Fonseca. Last reply by Susan Crowell Mar 4.

How Do I Form or Find and Work with Online Communities? 9 Replies

My very selfish question is: I want to find or form online communities of 1,000 or fewer members on the internet built around specific topics or passions with a paid jouurnalist providing the infor... Continue

Started by Leonard Witt. Last reply by Leonard Witt Feb 16.

My fledgling network 3 Replies

OK, I created a few groups on my network and just sent an invite to about 150 people on my beat. No what? Advice, please. here's the link: tuxedowarwick.ning.com

Started by matt king. Last reply by Zac Echola Jan 26.

Selling a network 4 Replies

Here's the big questions I have: How do I articulate the benefits of a network to people who don't use.understand them? How do I persuade people alreadyusing three or seven others to use mine?

Started by matt king. Last reply by matt king Jan 23.