SXSW 2012 - Citizen Journalism Brigade - Making Your Voice Matter

Citizen Journalism Brigade - Making Your Voice Matter
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Panel
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	Citizen Journalism – what is it and when did it start? What are the different types of citizen journalism? How do I market and promote my work? Is “Every Citizen a reporter”, and what are the implications for professional Journalists? How can you become a Citizen Journalist? What are some tips and tools to successfully engage your audience? Can you make money being a Citizen Journalist? How do you find your niche? How do you handle criticism? What does the future look like for Citizen Journalists?
Level	Beginner
Category	Blogging, Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Journalism 2.0, Social Networking

Citizen Journalism Brigade - Making Your Voice Matter