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At 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.”

Twitter displayed the power of social networking sites during the recent Iranian protests.  The government shut down traditional media and journalists, leaving Twitter as the main outlet for news coverage around the world.

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Twitter had even planned to go down for scheduled maintenance during the revolution, but pushed it back when they learned how important of a communication tool is was for Iran.

Although, some experts warn of overestimating Twitter’s role, saying that not all citizens are outraged, there is no denying the power of new media.

We found some great videos today covering  journalism and new social media outlets:

Journalism and Social Media: Video Interview

Insight on the merging of traditional journalism and independents, the credibility of current media outlets, and the future of the newspaper industry.

The News Gets Social: Video Interview with an NBC Journalist and a Blogger

A discussion about how bloggers and journalists function together in reporting the news.

A special thanks to Jolie O’Dell and her team for providing the video.