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Social media and journalism: how to effectively reach the public

Sprout Social

Social media and journalism are one and the same these days. 9 best practices of social media and journalism. So much of social media and journalism boils down to looking the part. Correction: New Zealanders are only allowed to drive locally and for essential activities. Put together a professional profile.

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Older Adults Active On Social Media Are One-Third Less Likely to Suffer From Depression

The Realtime Report

The study conducted a survey distinguishing those who actively use the internet, and then evaluating participants for mental health issues. A separate University of California study showed that regular online use stimulates nerve-cell activity and may also assist in increasing brain function in older adults. The findings?

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Twitter for Business: Is It Time?

Webbiquity SMM

In the current environment where the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic have shut down live events and even coffee meetings, forcing increased online interaction, B2B marketing activity on Twitter should be exploding. Though 90% of B2B software companies are on Twitter , barely half are active. But it’s not.

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Do You Have the Right Insurance for Your Social Media Activities?

SocialFish

Ideally any association with a magazine or journal, books, pamphlets, newsletters, white papers, research articles and a web site has purchased media liability insurance. Your insurance agent can’t recommend the appropriate coverage if he or she doesn’t understand all of your “publishing” and social media activities.

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Great journalism – impartial but not neutral?

The Way of the Web

It’s sad in some ways that a lot of great writing and journalism has been inspired by tragedy and loss, but at the same time, it often allows some good to come out of the events by providing insight and inspiration. Journalism: Impartial not Neutral.

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The Power of Prebunking: Managing Disinformation in the Social Media Age

Dave Fleet

A 2022 study in the journal Science Advances summarized five key challenges that research has identified with debunking: Establishing what counts as factual information is difficult, particularly in some complex or contentious contexts. Problems with debunking. Navigating the challenges. This approach is not without its risks, however.

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News Sites on the New Digg: Who is Active, Who is Gaining Followers?

Adam Sherk

Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk News Sites on the New Digg: Who is Active, Who is Gaining Followers? Time appears to have the most active profile. Why do you think it is that none of the media accounts actively contribute to the discussion, as you pointed out, with comments and Diggs themselves?

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