This video tutorial gives a brief overview of how to use the Videolicious app. Mobile apps for producing content in the field are discussed in Chapter 5, From the Field: The Mobile Journalist. There’s a free version of the app,
Video for Mobile and Social Media Draws Eyeballs
Those scrolling through their social media feeds are increasingly watching videos produced specifically for social networking platforms — and they’re likely on a mobile device at the time. Facebook’s study of 1,500 people shows that social media users like the
Fighting Fake News
Too good to be true? Ever mistakenly share a story that was a hoax? Social media has been filled with fake news this election season. The increase in the number of fake news stories, sites dedicated to them, and the sharing of
Tutorial: Website Analytics
This video tutorial gives a brief overview of analytics available for WordPress sites. Analytics are discussed in Chapter 6 and the Social Media Analytics Checklist is a helpful guide to measure the effectiveness of your social media activity. Google
From the Newsroom: David Muir
A modern anchor: David Muir (@DavidMuir), anchor and managing editor of ABC World News Tonight, uses social media to stay connected with his audience. This Q&A with him appears in Chapter 1, Forces at the Gate: An Active Audience. You
Checklist: Building Your Brand
Each chapter contains checklists that allow students to put what they learn into practice and create a portfolio of work. The checklists have been classroom tested in my Mobile and Social Media Journalism course. This checklist appears in Chapter 3,
From the Newsroom: Karen Magnuson
Karen Magnuson (@kmagnuson) is editor and vice president of news at the Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester, New York. This Q&A with her appears in Chapter 7, Social Media Ethics and Policies. Tells us about the Democrat & Chronicle’s social media policy.
Drill: Verifying Social Media Content
More discussion about this topic can be found in Chapters 4 and 7. In a post for MediaShift, Teaching Students to Verify Social Media Content, I also write about this in-class exercise. This group exercise helps students determine the credibility of
Tutorial: Facebook Insights Analytics
This video tutorial gives a brief overview of the Facebook Insights dashboard. Analytics are discussed in Chapter 6 and the Social Media Analytics Checklist is a helpful guide to measure the effectiveness of your social media activity. Facebook
Tutorial: Twitter Analytics
This video tutorial gives a brief overview of Twitter Analytics. Analytics are discussed in Chapter 6 and the Social Media Analytics Checklist is a helpful guide to measure the effectiveness of your social media activity. All Twitter users can