Category Archives: Twitter

My “Quest” and the Future of Journalism Education

Posted on November 8, 2013 by journalismprof

I’m on a quest. It’s a quest to bring responsible journalism to live-tweeting. It’s a good quest, a quest to change the work ethos of journalists when it comes to tweeting during breaking news events. I’ve written and spoken about … Continue reading →

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UMass Journalism Graduate Finds Himself in the Eye of Storm Coverage

Posted on October 31, 2012 by journalismprof

S.P. Sullivan, a 2010 graduate of the UMass Journalism program, has been reporting on Hurricane Sandy for NJ.com since the storm hit. He took time from his busy schedule to do a Q&A via e-mail: Question: Tell me about your … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, E-Mail Interviews, Hurricane Sandy, S.P. Sullivan, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized | Tagged Blogs, Hurricane Sandy, S.P. Sullivan, Social Media, Twitter | 2 Comments

After the Paterno Debacle: A New Twitter Ethos Is Needed

Posted on January 27, 2012 by journalismprof

My blog entry taking a look at Twitter and the sloppy reporting surrounding the death of Joe Paterno was posted at the Online Journalism Review today.

Posted in Ethics, Paterno Coverage, Social Media, Twitter, Web journalism | Tagged Future of Journalism, innovation, Social Media, Sports Journalism, Twitter | Leave a comment

The Carnival Takes Off

Posted on June 16, 2011 by journalismprof

I always enjoyed carnivals growing up. You never knew what to expect — new games, rides, foods just around the corner. And, such an eclectic group of people that often looked and acted strangely 🙂 I think what David Cohn … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Business of Journalism, Carnival of Journalism, Ethics, Future of Journalism, innovation, media reform, ONA, Social Media, Teaching, Twitter | Tagged Blogs, Business of Journalism, citizen journalism, Ethics, Future of Journalism, innovation, Jobs, Multimedia, Partnerships, reporting, Social Media, Twitter, video | 6 Comments

Carnival of Journalism: Talking to People IS a Life Hack!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by journalismprof

The question for this month’s Carnival: “What are your life hacks, workflows, tips, tools, apps, websites, skills and techniques that allow you to work smarter and more effectively?“ One of my favorite scenes in the Dead Poet’s Society is when … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnival of Journalism, e-mail, E-Mail Interviews, Interviews, Teaching, Twitter, video, Web journalism | Tagged Carnival of Journalism, e-mail, Twitter, video | 4 Comments

Q&A With S.P. Sullivan

Posted on June 3, 2011 by journalismprof

S.P. Sullivan is a 2010 graduate of the UMass journalism program. Upon graduation, he took a job as a producer for MassLive, the online operation of The Springfield Republican. I was chatting with him online prior to Wednesday’s tornado and … Continue reading →

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Q&A With Dave Madsen

Posted on June 2, 2011 by journalismprof

Dave Madsen has worked in broadcasting since 1970, and now serves as managing editor and anchor for ABC’s affiliate WGGB TV, ABC40 in Springfield. He attended UMass Amherst, majoring in Communication. He has been teaching at UMass since Fall 2000, … Continue reading →

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Twitter, Bin Laden and the Future of Journalism

Posted on May 3, 2011 by journalismprof

I was in a car on 9/11, stuck in traffic just outside of Washington, D.C. when I heard the news of a “commuter plane” crashing into one of the towers at the World Trade Center on WTOP — the all-news … Continue reading →

Posted in 9/11 coverage, Blogging, Multimedia, Obama, Social Media, Twitter, Web journalism | Tagged Blogs, Ethics, Future of Journalism, innovation, Journalism Department, Social Media, Steve Fox, Twitter | 1 Comment

Yes, There Are Jobs! UMass Journalism’s Alumni Night To Be A Good One!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by journalismprof

Back From The Front: WHEN: Thursday, April 21, from 7:30-9 p.m. WHERE: Bernie Dallas Room, Room 506, Goodell Hall. WHAT: We’ve invited six recent Journalism graduates for a discussion of their experiences in the shape-shifting journalism market. WHO: The panelists … Continue reading →