Social media can help in the news production process by giving journalists access to a wealth of information -- some from general followers, some from followers with large personal networks and some from organizations such as companies or nonprofits. Tony Russell is a reporter for KJRH, a …
In the United States, 95 percent of teens own a smartphone or have access to one. These mobile connections lead the teens to more persistent online activities, with about 45 percent online on a near-constant basis. They are also active on social networking sites. A …
Climate change is a much-debated issue in the political discourse in the United States. Some believe that changes in climate fueled by the rising amount of carbon in the atmosphere have been making the earth unlivable; some others do not believe in its existence. Political …
Young and first-time voters play a pivotal role in election results. While some show up to vote, others are not interested in the elections. In such situations the mass media is likely to play an important role in informing the voters about issues relating to …
Ninety percent of local news organizations in the nation's biggest markets have mobile apps, so why aren't they making the most of them? Mobile devices are enabled with a global positioning system that works with wireless networks and cell phone triangulation to identify the location of …
People now have various types of social media platforms available to them that they use to quench their thirst for sharing and getting information. But not all the platforms are the same in terms of the features they offer. Users also attribute different meaning to …
Proximity is a strong driver for commenting on public news sites, and local newspapers are more likely to allow users to comment on articles than are national newspapers. A quantitative content analysis of 3,444 online news articles in nine Swedish newspapers has found the most engaged …
Social TV study finds most people delay viewing their favorite shows
Viewers in this digital age use a second screen, such as a mobile phone or notebook computer, to communicate with others about the content of a specific television show and to read comments written by friends and unknown peers. This emerging trend in current media …