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Title:

Citizen Journalism Brigade - Making Your Voice Matter

Your vote:
Yes No
Organizer:
Colin Alsheimer, Five O'Clock Dallas
Description:
The future of Journalism lies in your hands. Citizen journalists from coast to coast are launching websites so THEY can write about their interests. But does it work? Can you make money? Where is it going and will it be around in a few years? These questions, and more will be answered during SXSW 2010!
Questions
Answered:
  1. Citizen Journalism – what is it and when did it start?
  2. What are the different types of citizen journalism?
  3. How do I market and promote my work?
  4. Is “Every Citizen a reporter”, and what are the implications for professional Journalists?
  5. How can you become a Citizen Journalist?
  6. What are some tips and tools to successfully engage your audience?
  7. Can you make money being a Citizen Journalist?
  8. How do you find your niche?
  9. How do you handle criticism?
  10. What does the future look like for Citizen Journalists?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Blogging, Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Journalism 2.0, Social Networking
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
Neil Lemons
on 17/8/09
Everyone is an expert at something whether they realize it or not. This is an excellent topic for a SXSW panel, being moderated by someone who has had true success in his respective niche. You've got my vote. Everyone else, vote yes also.
brase .
on 17/8/09
I would be interested in attending this panel. Given the advances today, everyone's voice is being heard and definitely connects us all on a grand scale regardless of monetary gain or not. The amount of things we can accomplish is exciting enough for me.
Mark Woodward
on 17/8/09
Sounds like one I'll make a point of getting to
Nic. Hernandez
on 27/8/09
When you guys are presenting at SXSWi 2010. You can guarantee that I'll be there. Keep up the good work, fam!
Josh Ward
on 27/8/09
Great stuff. I know it's labeled as "beginner", but this looks like meaty stuff we can all sink our teeth into. mmmmmmmmm I can't wait.
Mike Merrill
on 27/8/09
Great video on YouTube. I think this would be a great panel showcasing the power of citizen journalism.
Karen McDowell
on 28/8/09
Very intrigued by this. Looking forward to at least learning more in Dallas if not at SXSW! Good luck guys.
Dan Ragusa
on 29/8/09
Hrm. Me too. I agree with all of you.
James Lopez
on 30/8/09
Looking forward to it!
Rach Pinn
on 30/8/09
Want to see the YouTube video Mike's talking about? Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3QtzY7k__A
CK Thurber
on 1/9/09
You've got OneSpot's vote!
Zig Baird
on 1/9/09
You've got my vote!

Hope to get to SXSW 2010 and see you.
Brandon Manbeck
on 2/9/09
Great idea. I'm in and I'm going to write about it.
Kayla Wren
on 2/9/09
I'm in and I'm going to read what Brandon writes about it.
Esteban Contreras
on 2/9/09
This sounds good. I'm voting for it. Go Dallas!

By the way,check out the "Here Come All the Latino Bloggers" panel I'm part of, which includes the topic of citizen journalism in latin america. http://bit.ly/votesxsw
deborah morrison
on 2/9/09
This sounds like a great panel. My hope is you would also be able to discuss the idea of integrity and truth in journalistic practice and how that trust must be upheld in citizen journalism also.
jamie swartz
on 3/9/09
http://www.trazzler.com is an awesome site for Traveling citizen journalists. Definitely cool topic to discuss, looking forward to checking it out!
Colin Alsheimer
on 3/9/09
Thanks for all the comments & votes guys! Please visit the sites represented by the panel when you get a minute: http://www.in-this-economy.com/, http://www.iliveindallas.com and http://www.fiveoclockdallas.com.
Sarah Williams
on 4/9/09
You've got my vote... EXCELLENT work, proud to be a part of making it happen.
Colin Alsheimer
on 4/9/09
Thanks Sarah!
Faith Dow
on 5/9/09
I think this is a vital topic right now. My panel focuses on Black female writers and bloggers and what the future of media will look like.

Please take the time to review my panel and vote for us!! Thanks

http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/3198
Justin Lloyd
on 6/9/09
These sites are great, I would love to hear this panel.
Jennifer Conley
on 6/9/09
Thanks Justin!! and everyone for all of your support!
Mike Stewart
on 7/9/09
Since you are involved in Local I would be very interested in your panel. Good luck Colin! Thanks,

twitter.com/dallasseoguru

Mike Stewart
www.DallasSEOguru.com
Adam Ulevitch
on 7/9/09
This sounds great. I'm definitely interested.
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on 2/11/09
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on 7/11/09
Love it! Look forward to seeing this in the mix of options when I arrive in Austin!
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