Twitter in Iran, Michael Jackson's death broken on TMZ…what ever happened to CNN? Traditional media outlets are facing more criticism than ever from the online community. Will they adapt? What does the future hold?
Questions Answered:
Traditional media outlets have to wait for official confirmation before they will report news. How does this present another challenge to traditional media outlets?
How should newsrooms change to meet these new challenges?
What role does social media play in the dissemination of online news?
As Twitter increasingly becomes THE forum to use for a global news event, how can traditional media outlets harness and participate in the discussion?
What kind of demands does the multi-media environment place on a traditional newsroom?
Is there such a thing as print "news" any more or is it a retelling of online information?
How can traditional media outlets utilize user-generated content or user-centric venues to communicate with increasingly niche audiences?
What are the pitfalls of using user-generated content on a news site (i.e. CNN's iReport)?
As the minute-to-minute presence of social media sites in our lives, how can news organizations become just as constant presence?
Are news media using social media correctly yet, and who is doing it best?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Collaborative Filtering, Community / Online Community, Content, Digital Divide, Social Networking