Putting the ‘Social’ Back in Social Media
My mom once told me that you can count your true friends on one hand and have leftover fingers. I’m pretty certain this is true. However, I consider many people in my online network to be my tribe....
View ArticleHow to Manage Twitter Lists
The problem with following a lot of people on Twitter is managing the flow of the relationships. Here are my thoughts on How to Manage Twitter Lists.
View Article5 Tweeters I Appreciate
We social media people spend a lot of time together and feel as if we know one another pretty well. We rely on each other, even though many of us have never met. It's time to show some appreciation for...
View ArticleIdentification First, Journalism Second
Identification is the ethical and professional standard for one-on-one interviews, but it is not the norm when a reporter documents someone speaking in public. However, at least one professor thinks...
View ArticleSometimes Truth and Fiction are Pretty Much the Same
Celebrity Ashton Kutcher will have his tweets reviewed by his media team before posting. The action is after he posted a controversial tweet about Coach Joe Paterno's firing. What do you think about...
View ArticleWhy You Should Use LinkedIn More Than Facebook or Twitter
LinkedIn is the oldest and most underused social network. It also is the most important when it comes to professional networking, even more so than Facebook or Twitter. Read this guest post from Steven...
View ArticleSree on Twitter: ‘Always Collect, Share Carefully’
Columbia journalism professor Sree Sreenivasan shares his advice on Twitter for journalists, including his mantra to "Always Be Collecting."
View Article4 Things I’ve Learned in 4 Years on Twitter
I'm celebrating my fourth Twitter birthday by sharing some things I love about the medium. What's your favorite thing about Twitter?
View ArticleWhy I Chose to Tweet Normally through Tragedy
People suggested that Twitter users should stop tweeting regular business yesterday following the bombings in Boston. Here's why I chose to continue tweeting as usual.
View ArticleWhy Can’t We Be Friends?
Whether professors and students should interact on social media is a question that comes up at least once an academic year. I have written policies on this issue. What are yours? How did you make these...
View Article10 Tips for Participating in Dizzying Twitter Chats
Twitter chats can be a dizzying at first, but the information you gain and the relationships you build make them worth a bit of head spinning. Here's my advice for those who are new to Twitter chats....
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How to Write a Professional Twitter Bio
Can you establish your professional brand in 160 characters or less? If you have a Twitter account, you already have. And, if you’re anything like me, you didn’t put much thought into writing your...
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How to Get More Retweets on Twitter
Retweeting is how Twitter users share information they find valuable with others they’re following. We all want more retweets because the more you receive, the greater the reach of your message. In...
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How to Get More Twitter Followers
There are 241 million active users on Twitter each month, according to the social media site’s own reports. This statistic alone should be enough for social media marketers and content managers to...
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Displaying Impeccable Twitter Manners
I’m sure you’re really cute. I’m positive your mother finds you adorable and told you so many times. Your real life friends also likely find you hilarious. I’ll bet you’re the life of the party. But,...
View ArticleThe Best Thing That’s Ever Happened on Twitter
I experienced the best thing that’s ever happened on Twitter. This is a big statement coming from me. Twitter is my favorite social medium. I have met amazing people and learned a ton there. I also...
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10 Tips for Participating in Dizzying Twitter Chats
It never fails. During seemingly every Twitter chat in which I participate, someone comments about how difficult it is to “keep up” with the fast pace of the posts. I admit that participating in online...
View ArticleLessons from #EditorTherapy on When Tweets Become News
Donald Trump has tweeted about business negotiations, diplomatic relations, illegal votes, and diminishing free speech all since the election. The president-elect’s seemingly uncensored use of Twitter...
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Does Your Twitter Bio Do Its Job?
Can you establish your professional brand in 160 characters or less? If you have a Twitter account, you already have. While you were trying to be cute and clever when writing your Twitter bio, you may...
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Why I Continue Scheduled Tweets During Tragedy
I learned about the 9/11 terror attacks on my way to my job as a full-time journalist. I wondered why I was stuck in traffic during my typically smooth commute to the newsroom. I heard it on the radio....
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