140 Characters Conference: Twitter vs. Traditional Media
Thursday, June 18th, 2009At the 140 Characters Conference in New York, Robert Scoble hosted a passionate discussion with social-media-savvy traditional news personalities to explore how Twitter was transforming the process of gathering news and lead sourcing.
The major topic discussed was the recent use of Twitter during the Iran elections, and the evolution of “now” media. Some at the conference feel Twitter will serve as the catalyst for the evolution of news judgment and connecting directly with citizens. Traditional media members acknowleged that they are not covering the news at a fast enough pace, but also warned that many people who were posting tweets during the Iran elections were grossly informed. With Twitter enthusiasts and traditional media each debating for their cause, there is only one thing that is certain, a fundamental change in the news machine itself is drawing close.
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I think Clayton Morris of Fox News said it best, “We have reached a tipping point with new, traditional, and social media. It’s conversation versus fact checking, and no one has answers to where this convergence is leading.”
