Members in the Occupy Wall Street movement found themselves winners in two categories at this year’s Shorty Awards ceremony on Tuesday night. Priscilla Grim (@grimwomyn), co-editor and promoter of the ‘We Are the 99 Percent‘ Tumblr, and Chris, the creator, won the Microblog of the Year for Tumblr Shorty, while the Activism Shorty went to @OccupyWallStNYC. … [Read more...] about Occupy Wall Street Wins Two Shorty Awards
Your Social Media Revolution — Part 2
This is part 2 of a three-part series by managing editor Dave Kempa on the five integral factors to any social media movement. Note that any movement listed or described in this series is done so in the spirit of examination. No description or analysis should be interpreted as endorsement. This series is intended as a tool for anyone looking to raise awareness and bring his or … [Read more...] about Your Social Media Revolution — Part 2
On the Future of Journalism. On the Future of Trust.
The issue of trust and credibility in journalism has experienced a revitalization in recent weeks. It first gained momentum as western journalists were forced out of Syria, and our only sources of information from inside the violence-ridden nation’s borders became the citizen journalists and activists, such as CNN’s source, Daniel. Then, of course, Public Radio International’s … [Read more...] about On the Future of Journalism. On the Future of Trust.
Your Social Media Revolution — Part One
There are a lot of movements taking place today. Then again, with the rise of social media, there are a lot of movements taking place every day. The majority of us have only been exposed to the most successful causes. But for each one that changes the world, there are thousands that never attain the momentum, the visibility, or the sustainability, to effect any notable … [Read more...] about Your Social Media Revolution — Part One
Log In or Go Home – Pew’s State of the News Media 2012
The Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media report indicates that social media is now responsible for nine percent of all traffic into news web sites, an increase of some 57 percent over the course of two years. With Facebook’s meteoric expansion since 2008 and the percentage of U.S. adults using Twitter increasing to 13 percent, up from eight percent in 2001, as well as … [Read more...] about Log In or Go Home – Pew’s State of the News Media 2012