Discussing Social Media in Comm Arts for COJR 3422
Journalism is not dead, it is evolving. I think it is fitting to have my first blog post on my social media blog focus on social media’s role in Journalism and PR. Social media began as a way to connect and network with others via the Internet. Today, social media users consume information at an … Continue reading Social Media is a Journalistic Asset
Here is my social media critique of Wendy’s! For my social media critique, I chose to discuss Wendy’s social media presence. Wendy’s has gone out of its way to ensure that its social media stands out among the many other fast food restaurants. Wendy’s has gone viral on a number of occasions for its hilarious … Continue reading Social Media Critique: Wendy’s
Coffeehouse: Open Mic Night Hosted on Instagram Live *DISCLAIMER* This is a sample social media press release completed for a class assignment in COJR 3422 at Seton Hall. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Innamorato PR Director- Seton Hall Student Activities Boardinnamosa@shu.edu SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.– The Seton Hall Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted its first virtual … Continue reading Seton Hall’s Student Activities Board Continues Weekly Event Virtually
(Of Course I Mean Journalism) What is Curation? Curation seems to be a sort of next step for journalistic professions. It is a way for these professionals to stay relevant. So what is curation? Curation is a way of compiling journalistic articles and information on a topic all in one place. As Sayid Ali says, … Continue reading Curating is Good for Business
Like so many other aspects of journalism and public relations, media releases, including press releases, have changed greatly since the introduction of the internet. Let’s look at how the press release “evolved” with the addition of the internet. The Evolution of the Press Release As PR News Online says, the press release used to be … Continue reading Press Releases Evolve Too!
With so many social media platforms to choose from, how do we as journalists and PR professionals determine which platform is best? When it comes to photo and video sharing, is there one platform that is preferable? So many questions arise from this new age of social media in photojournalism and public relations. So what … Continue reading Photo Sharing: Which Social Media Site is Best?
In today’s hugely online society, it is natural that false information has the potential to spread, and spread fast. People on social media are quick to believe the information they read, even sharing it at times, without questioning the credibility of the source. Most times this can be avoided by simply reading before we share. … Continue reading Beware: Fake News is Everywhere!
What is an Algorithm? As social media platforms evolve, so does the way content is presented to users. This can cause serious issues for journalists and PR professionals looking to get engagement on their posts. Social media sites use algorithms in order to present their users with (what the algorithm thinks is) relevant information. The … Continue reading Beat the Algorithms
Twitter can be a valuable tool for journalists and PR Professionals, if used properly and carefully. Since its beginnings, journalists and PR professionals have debated over the use of Twitter in their professions. No one can seem to agree on whether or not it is an effective tool. Personally, I believe that if it is … Continue reading Twitter in Journalism and PR
Social media engagement is much more valuable in building brand awareness than a large number of followers. Learn why that is. If there is one thing that I have learned from using Seton Hall’s Student Activities Board social media accounts, it is that engagement matters. Engagement Leads to Traction When building brand awareness, or in … Continue reading Engagement>Followers, Trust Me
Students walking past the Main Lounge were drawn in by the fun music and promises of casino games and prizes last Thursday evening. The Main Lounge of the University Center was virtually unrecognizable as the Student Activities Board transformed the space into a near-genuine Atlantic City Casino. The students in attendance walked into the foyer … Continue reading Seton Hall’s Casino Night
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