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Paul Balcerak commented on Meranda Watling's blog post 'How is your news org using twitter?'

We use Twitter to post news from ourselves and others and to just share interesting/funny/etc. links that we find. Our Tweets go into a pool of local news feeds on seattlepi.com, which brings us some traffic occasionally. We've also used Twitter ...

June 5

Alec S. commented on Meranda Watling's blog post 'How is your news org using twitter?'

Thanks for the well written blog about developing your website. On the other hand, Twitter is one of the most popular website as of now. Twitter is too easy to use. Twitter lets you keep people informed of everything you're doing, 140 words at a t...

June 4

Michaela Saunders replied to Meranda Watling's discussion 'School closings posted online?' in the group Education writers

In Omaha lots of the area districts have automated message systems to notify families of closings. We got our main news line (and the education reporters) on the call lists. That way, when the message goes out to families -- at 10 p.m. or 4 a.m. -...

February 22

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Job Title: Reporter

News Organization: Journal & Courier

Bio: I'm an education reporter by day. A blogger by night. And I walk the line as a new-media evangelist in both worlds, which tend to overlap.

Web site: http://jconline.com

Blog: http://merandawrites.com

Twitter URL: http://twitter.com/meranduh

LinkedIn URL: http://linkedin.com/in/meranda

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How is your news org using twitter?

Twitter is a great way to crowd-source your network. In my case, and in many of the Wired Journalists I follow, this network is filled with like-minded journalists. The benefit of this is you can quickly find some compelling ideas and examples of something you'd like to do.

So, while this morning I was on a campaign to find, follow and promote to more locals the twitter account of my newspaper, others in my network were also thinking about how to utilize twitter.

This call went out by… Continue

Posted on May 21, 2008 at 1:43pm — 13 Comments

Starting a “personal” Web site: Just do it

(Full disclosure: I posted this at Meranda Writes, and then realized I should post it here as well since some of you aren't readers.)

I posted a discussion at the Get wired, get hired group in reference to today's… Continue

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

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At 2:34am on June 24, 2008, Suzanne Yada said…: Kinda funny -- Like Daniel Sato below, I saw your name pop up on other twitters, and also like Daniel, I'm also a Gannetteer! Hi from Visalia.

At 4:44pm on June 3, 2008, Tim Magaw said…: I didn't anybody would find me. I just got the account a few hours ago and haven't done anything with it. Oh, social networking ...

Things are going well. I just started my internship in D.C. and waiting to get things rolling there. I'll be doing editing, reporting, interviewing, proofing, some writing and some Web work over the summer. So, it looks as if I'll get a little bit of a taste of everything, so that works out well.

At 9:13am on May 8, 2008, Henry Howard said…: You may have already seen this, but I figured I'd pass it along anyway ... a good use of Twitter:
http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/05/07/twitter-frank-eliasons-secret-weapon/

At 9:56am on April 29, 2008, Henry Howard said…: That's a good thought. I do need to get back to the blog, and that's a timely topic. Thanks.

At 11:02am on April 10, 2008, Kristen Russo said…: Yes. I should be there. You can catch me in the newsroom, fool! I'd be happy to give you the tour.

At 3:27am on March 25, 2008, Daniel Sato said…: Hey Meranda, I kept seeing your name pop up as I scrolled through Ryan's twitter and thought I'd say hi, from one fellow Gannett employee to another!

I'd love to hear about what you are doing over there.

At 8:53am on February 11, 2008, Henry Howard said…: Thanks. You'll probably have to show me how to do the RSS thing. I'm still a rookie, ya know.

At 10:17pm on February 10, 2008, Steven Bushong said…: I'm looking at the business cards editors gave me during the Ball State job fair, and I'm thinking, "Pick me." It's not difficult, you know. All they have to do is call me up and say I'm hired. Simple. It could happen tomorrow (I could also win the lottery). The fingers are crossed.

The video resume is getting a renovation. I can definitely do something cooler -- I've got all kinds of plans. Right now, I'm planning on finishing this comment, and then I'm making myself a fourth cup of somewhat disgusting decaf coffee, instant.

Why drink it if it's disgusting (you probably didn't ask)? It makes me feel more studious, grown-up, focused. The coffee is part facade, really, because I still feel like I'm 17 years old. When, Meranda, will I feel like an adult?

I guess I'm a little anxious because others around me have received their internship offers. And I can't just take an internship anywhere -- I need paid. I'd love, love, love to sleep on your couch and intern there, but I have a stomach to fill with food, a tank to fill with gas and bills to fill with money.

I have the responsibilities of an adult, at least.

Moving on: Life at the Stater is nice. This semester, I actually attend budget meetings and feel as though I'm contributing. That's good. The paper itself is thriving this semester compared to fall. The staff was gloomy last semester -- it was miserable. But this time around, there are many more smiles in the newsroom. Maybe it's the new digs. Maybe it's the coffee machine. But I'll take it, whatever it is.

I'm glad you seem happy with your job and life. I know your enthusiasm for journalism affects me; I hope it does others, too. You know, I was reading your blog about a week ago and you mentioned this Web site. I came here, took a look around, and I misunderstood it, moving along. Barb sent me the link today, and I got a better, longer look. It's nice. Thank you for sharing. =)

At 10:56am on February 10, 2008, barbara hipsman said…: aha...got it. b

At 10:54am on February 10, 2008, barbara hipsman said…: so, no comment, just "meranda left a message for you..." how are things going? i'm still not well-wired...but still trying. miss you. b