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Social Media Tips for Journalists
United Nations Training Program for Palestinian Journalists
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More News is Consumed Across Mobile Devices
Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2015
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Main Sources of News Are TV & Online (Includes Social)
Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2015
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Takeaway: 18-24 year olds are the biggest age demographic consuming news online and
on social media.
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News Sources Most Often Associated with Accuracy
Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2015
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Takeaway: Social media is still not considered as reliable and
accurate as other news sources.
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Facebook is Leading Source For News Across Social Media
Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2015
41% Consume News on Facebook Weekly.
6%10%
17%
20%
Facebook: 41%
6%
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Takeaway: Facebook has the most engaged audience on
social media. Make it a priority.
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76% of social media users regularly access multiple sources of news
Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2015
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Takeaway: Invest in multiple social media channels to ensure you’re active where readers are.
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Top Social Networks for
News Are Facebook, YouTube,
WhatsApp, Twitter etc.
Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2015
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Takeaway: Prioritize time splitting reporting on Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and Twitter
to reach a wider audience.
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Invest in Using a Few Social Channels
For Reporting
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Know the Difference Between a Journalist’s Use of Social Media vs. a News Organization
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Understand Which Channels Are Better for Breaking News
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Synch Reporting on Social Media with Other Channels
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Ensure Accuracy of Your Reporting on Social Media,
Confirm Sources Accordingly
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Invest in Proper Equipment When Possible Like Portable
Mics, Lighting etc.
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Start with the Channels with the
Most Engaged Audience
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