Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Chandra M. M. Kotteti , Janet O. Sadiku
Journalism is a progressive industry in which new technologies and ways of reporting the news are becoming the norm. Although traditional media like the television, newspapers and radio are still available , there is a growing competition from interactive online media. Social media has revolutionized the way we consume news and information. With platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram becoming increasingly popular, journalists must adapt to the new landscape of reporting and storytelling. With the advent of social media, news can now be shared instantly with a global audience. Newspapers, faced with continuing declines in print circulation, are signing on to social media, hoping to engage and/or attract readers. This paper is a primer on the uses of social media in journalism.
Social Media, Journalism, Social Network, Internet