Are Newspapers out?

With so much advancement in technology almost everyone today knows how to use a computer or some sort of electronic device. This has had a huge impact on the world of jounalism. News sources are now using the internet and internet outlets such as twitter and facebook as ways of getting news out. This has caused newspaper needs to decrease tremendously. People are now looking to the internet for a "quick fix" on their news info. They no longer have to wait for newspapers, or sit and read long paper articles. News access has become so much easier and more common. People get all the info they need with the click of a button, or by reading a 120 character tweet. This has caused numerous newspapers to stop production. Traditionalists of the journalism world may not be happy about this new form of news, but they are going to have to get used to it because it doesn't look like the internet is going to get any less popular anytime soon.

Is Tweeting for Twits?

So we all know how much twitter has recently impacted the world. I mean almost everyone these days, no matter their age, has a twitter or at least knows what twitter is. This new form of social media has made its way into the workplace as well. Especially into the workplace of journalists. Thousands of companies such as radio stations, PR firms, and many others have introduced a new job title. This title of "social media director" is quite controversial for many people. Usually, this job entales having someone update twitter and facebook regularly. Whether it is to promote a new product, or update listeners or TV and radio stations what is up next, the sole purpose of this job title is to work with social media. Outsiders, and even other people in the workplace have a lot to say about this. Many would argue that this job can be done by almost anyone, and it should not be an official paid position. After all, how long does it take to show the average joe how to send a quick tweet, or update a facebook status? The person with the job title often argues that it is a "real job" because a lot of times you have to know a lot about the company or product in order to efficiently tweet about it. But, is that necessarily true? Tweets can only be 140 characters, so how much information is someone really getting from reading a tweet? Isn't it the person who creates the informational link often attached to the tweet that is the professional? This new form or "work" as the "tweeters" would call it is a very controversial one, and is always a highly debated topic. What do you think, is tweeting worthy of a job title, or is it just for twits?

PJNet-what it's all about.

PJNet stands for The Public Journalism Network. This is a blog set up especially for journalists and other people who are trying to understand and  make a difference in the area of journalism and democracy. The author of the blog is a man by the name of Leonard Witt. He is the head of communication at Kennesaw State University. His main focus in journalism is to help citizens voices and opinions be heard in whatever way he can. The blog is a place where anyone who is interested can come and read about upcoming events such as fundraisers and important breakthroughs in journalism. It also focuses on certain influential people and journalists and what they are doing to make a difference. It is a great place for people in this field to get valuable information as well as express their opinions about certain topics. This blog's main focus is the importance of journalism and how to make it better. When you go to the website, on the right is a list of recent articles posted. It even has a section for classrooms where there are certain stories that are particularly beneficial for students. And hey, what college kid would pass up the opportunity for free, easily accessible information? PJNet is a clever and informative blog for anyone who is interested in journalism.The link is below, dive in!

http://pjnet.org/