Liz Heron, Alfred Hermida, Karen Pinchin, Steve Pratt - How Social Media are Changing Journalism

Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by UBC Continuing Studies' Lifelong Learning Series in partnership with the UBC Graduate School of Journalism. Liz Heron, Social Media Editor at The New York Times, Alfred Hermida, Associate Professor, UBC Graduate School of Journalism, Karen Pinchin, founding editor of OpenFile Vancouver, and Steve Pratt, Director of CBC Radio 3 and CBC Radio Digital Programming present a lively panel discussion. This is the first in a...

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From: UBC

Related topics : journalism and social media

FYI: Politics and Social Media

Things are starting to heat up on the political scene, so in this week's episode of FYI, Technical Sergeant Holly Roberts-Davis reminds us about the Department of Defense regulations concerning politics and social media.

Be sure to check out FYI each week for a breakdown on programs available or changes happening in your Air Force. FYI- For the stuff you need to know.

Links:

Department of Defense’s Official Website – DoD Public Affairs Guidance for Political Campaigns and...

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From: AirForceTV

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Engaging Voters in the Philippines Online and Offline

Social media is changing how citizens interact with elected officials and government institutions. The Philippines provides an interesting example on the role of social media and how the election commission (COMELEC) utilizes new media to reach constituents.

In this podcast, IFES Chief of Party Beverly Hagerdon Thakur discusses the influence of social media on citizens in the Philippines and IFES' experiences coupling online engagement with offline, face-to-face activities to advance civic...

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From: IFES87

Related topics : role of media in social change / online social media

DLD13 - How Social Media is changing China and Asia (Kevin Lee, Duncan Clark, Kitty Lun)

Far from being a minor trend, Social Media is having a deep, fast and far-reaching impact on politics, business and culture in China and across Asia. Join this panel of experts to hear the latest developments and unique Asian innovations.

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From: DLDconference

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Media a Catalyst For Change

The community of journalists is convinced that Pakistani media has played a limited role as a catalyst for social change. Due to the prevailing situation many journalists have allowed themselves to become pawns for commercial and political interest, rather than serving the public interest. Speakers at a seminar titled "Media: A Catalyst for Change" organized by SDPI in Islamabad, said the Media has increased power of individuals which was an exclusive domain of the state. Raja Taimur Hassan...

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From: sdpipakistan

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Social Media Changing Cambodia's Information Landscape Cambodia news in Khmer)

Washington--Changes in demography and technology have altered the behavior of Cambodian media consumers, with youth increasingly using social media platforms to share news and information. Pen Sophal, a graduate student in media management at Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology, told Im Sothearith of VOA Khmer that print and electronic media outlets in Cambodia must now find new ways to deliver content.

The Voice of America Khmer Service (VOA Khmer) broadcasts comprehensive news and feature...

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From: VOA Khmer

Related topics : social media information / social media news / business using social media / social media platforms for business

Is Social Media Ruining Politics? A Boston HUBweek Event

Featuring:

Nicholas Carr, Author, The Glass Cage: How Our Computers Are Changing Us

John Della Volpe, Director of Polling, Institute of Politics; Founder and CEO of SocialSphere, Inc

Mindy Finn, Founder & President, Empowered Women; Director of New Media, Romney 2008

Shira Center (Moderator), The Boston Globe, Political Editor

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From: Harvard Institute of Politics

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Parties, Campaigns and Representation: The Political Impact of Blogs and Social Media

Speakers:

Helen Margetts (OII), Iain Dale, Andrew Rasiej, Matthew McGregor

The outcome of political careers and even campaigns is increasingly dependent on the successful mastery of new communication tools including social media.

Many MPs and members of Congress are embracing the use of social networking tools to keep in touch with their constituents, whilst Facebook, YouTube and even Twitter have potentially changed the nature of election campaigns in reaching out directly to grass-roots...

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From: Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford

Related topics : social media impact on political campaigns / successful social media campaign / universities using social media

Social Media: The new propaganda war tool - BBC News

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The Arab Spring woke the world up to the power of social media like Twitter and Facebook to effect huge political change. But now in the latest conflicts throughout the Middle East, the internet has become an instrument of terror as well. ISIS has released horrific footage of atrocities it's committed, to frighten and demoralise its enemies - so that they flee before a bullet has been even fired. Lyse Doucet reports on the new propaganda war. And a...

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From: BBC News

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Rosario Marin, Former United States Treasurer

If the Latino vote is now the key to the White House -- How does the Republican party re-invent its brand to become competitive? How can Hispanic Democrats use their social media and grass roots advantage to change the political map by winning states like Texas? Can the GOP's current crop of rising Hispanic stars make inroads with multicultural conservatives? Can Latino leaders leverage their new-found clout to change the narrative and improve the debate on immigration, education, Latin...

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From: Ahaa The Voice of Hispanic Marketing

Related topics : hispanic social media use