Social media: the end of traditional journalism?

The Mumbai terrorist attack offers an example of just how powerful social media is becoming. People who were plugged into social networks like Facebook and Twitter were able to follow the events minute by minute, thanks to bloggers on the scene who were relaying the events practically as they occurred. Reuters, CNN and other traditional news agencies were way behind.

Could this spell the end for traditional journalism? Kalena Jordan thinks it could. Read her thinking here.

 

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One Response to “Social media: the end of traditional journalism?”

  1. Kalena Says:

    Hey guys – thanks for the link love. Pleased to see a company specialising in social media – hats off!

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