How Journalists Are Using Google+ Google's still-young social network is largely the territory of early adopters and tech enthusiasts, but that hasn't stopped journalists from experimenting with it.
(Part 3 in a 4-part series on how journalists are using social networks beyond Facebook and Twitter.) Google+ makes a convenient distribution channel for content, much like Facebook and Twitter. But as any social media guru will tell you, these platforms are not just about barfing out a series of self-promotional links (which followers tend to tolerate in limited doses). Engaging people is half the battle, and Google+ offers a few ways to do it. How Journalists Are Using Pinterest. Pinterest is quickly finding its way into the social strategies of media organizations large and small, even as the company itself is still figuring out its business model.
Here's how they're using the virtual scrapbooking service. (Part 2 of a 4-part series on how journalists are using social networks beyond Facebook and Twitter.) How Journalists Are Using Instagram. Social photo sharing is quickly finding its way into newsrooms.
Even though the payoff might not be immediately clear, many media organizations are turning to Instagram as a place to experiment. (Part 1 of a 4-part series on how journalists are using social networks beyond Facebook and Twitter.) Cramberry: Create & study flash cards online.