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The Future of Newspapers. Bright?

Make sure you check out the latest post by my former University of Connecticut journalism student Christine Gratton. Christine is doing wonderful work as a social media expert with the Technology Group. Christine offers a current snapshot of where the newspaper industry is these days and where it could be headed.

Over the years there’s been no harsher critic of the newspaper industry than I…

SOCIAL MEDIA JOURNALISM

Should You Blog as a Journalist?

These days, social media should be no stranger to the journalist. One of the main questions that you may be asking yourself is whether or not you should create your own blog, and the simple answer is yes…

PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA

Gain Fans Through Social Media PR

As a PR professional, you may be representing someone of notoriety, like a celebrity or athlete. These types of personalities can generate a huge buzz online, and the purpose of a PR rep is to protect the individual and make sure that their press is positive.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Use Facebook To Market Your Business

If you are currently only using Facebook to chat with friends and family members, then you are missing out on a serious success tool for your business!

POLITICAL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Quick Tips to Enhance Your Twitter Use as a Politician

If you are a politician or government organization, you may already be plugged into the convenient social media tool of Twitter…

NON-PROFIT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

How Can Social Media Impact Nonprofit Organizations?

Many nonprofit organizations are familiar with fundraising and making contacts with people in their community, but to expand your reach globally, it is important to rely on social media…

FAITH-BASED SOCIAL MEDIA

Religious Tools in Social Media

If you are considering using Twitter to provide information about your church or religious group, then you may also want to consider the social media tool of Gospelr…