10 Journalists you should follow on Twitter
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Trying to keep track of what the Twitterverse has to say about new media and online journalism? Follow the tweets of these journalists to stay in the know.
Jay Rosen is the multi-hyphenate author/blogger/academic whose Twitter feed is a more succinct extension of his media criticism over at PressThink.
Chrys mixes tweets news on her professional life as an online journalist with random personal thoughts that prove she is one awesome journalist.
On her blog, Suzanne surmises she will be the future of journalism, but her tweets are evidence that she is already a key player in the shaping of online news.
Hope you've got answers cause Patrick's got questions. Thornton can be likened to the Dr. Phil of the Twitterverse, asking thought-provoking questions about journalism that keep everyone on their toes.
Already a consummate blogger, Andy provides useful links and thoughts on world events through the microblogging service.
"Media consultant, info-provocateur, journalist, semi-geek" with a great balance of nerd humor and technical prowess.
The multimedia strategist has his thumb on the pulse of major news events like the DNC and the Olympics as well as a keen eye for discerning what matters among technical journalists.
Recently, Steve thought aloud "...if I used nothing but Twitter for a week, I'd still be pretty up to date on news." He's probably right and through his tweets we know how technology is affecting the man personally.
Ben, a recent J-School grad and current master's student, brings a fresh perspective to the journalism Twitterverse. His informative tweets are a mix between great links and great conversation and he's got a great personality to boot.
Hey it's 10,000 Words! Following this blog on Twitter is a great way to find out what's going on behind the scenes, receive useful links that you won't see here, plus (and here's the best part) by sending tweets @10000Words you can get instant answers to your multimedia questions and dilemmas.
Below are a few more journalists you'll also want to follow. To find out who else you should be following, please check out MrTweet or this list of Twitter tools.
alexgamela
amonck
bydanielvictor
dangillmor
danielbachhuber
davidwestphal
Digidave
ehelm
ellynangelotti
ericasmith
gmarkham
greglinch
Hermida
Howard Owens
jasonp107
jeffjarvis
jenconnic
Journerdism
justinmclachlan
kiyoshimartinez
ksablan
laurenmichell
macloo
markbriggs
mathildepiard
meranduh
newmediajim
ryansholin
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• How Twitter saved my career... and my life
• The top 7 mistakes new Twitter users make
• Beyond Twitterfeed: Innovative uses of Twitter in the newsroom
• The Top 7 types of Twitter avatars
• 25 Tools for getting more out of Twitter
Jay Rosen (jayrosen_nyu)
Jay Rosen is the multi-hyphenate author/blogger/academic whose Twitter feed is a more succinct extension of his media criticism over at PressThink.Chrys Wu (MacDivaONA)
Chrys mixes tweets news on her professional life as an online journalist with random personal thoughts that prove she is one awesome journalist.Suzanne Yada (suzanneyada)
On her blog, Suzanne surmises she will be the future of journalism, but her tweets are evidence that she is already a key player in the shaping of online news.Patrick Thornton (jiconoclast)
Hope you've got answers cause Patrick's got questions. Thornton can be likened to the Dr. Phil of the Twitterverse, asking thought-provoking questions about journalism that keep everyone on their toes.Andy Dickinson (digidickinson)
Already a consummate blogger, Andy provides useful links and thoughts on world events through the microblogging service.Amy Gahran (agahran)
"Media consultant, info-provocateur, journalist, semi-geek" with a great balance of nerd humor and technical prowess.Steve Yelvington (yelvington)
The multimedia strategist has his thumb on the pulse of major news events like the DNC and the Olympics as well as a keen eye for discerning what matters among technical journalists.Steve Outing (steveouting)
Recently, Steve thought aloud "...if I used nothing but Twitter for a week, I'd still be pretty up to date on news." He's probably right and through his tweets we know how technology is affecting the man personally.Ben LaMothe (BenLaMothe)
Ben, a recent J-School grad and current master's student, brings a fresh perspective to the journalism Twitterverse. His informative tweets are a mix between great links and great conversation and he's got a great personality to boot.Mark S. Luckie (10000Words)
Hey it's 10,000 Words! Following this blog on Twitter is a great way to find out what's going on behind the scenes, receive useful links that you won't see here, plus (and here's the best part) by sending tweets @10000Words you can get instant answers to your multimedia questions and dilemmas.Below are a few more journalists you'll also want to follow. To find out who else you should be following, please check out MrTweet or this list of Twitter tools.
alexgamela
amonck
bydanielvictor
dangillmor
danielbachhuber
davidwestphal
Digidave
ehelm
ellynangelotti
ericasmith
gmarkham
greglinch
Hermida
Howard Owens
jasonp107
jeffjarvis
jenconnic
Journerdism
justinmclachlan
kiyoshimartinez
ksablan
laurenmichell
macloo
markbriggs
mathildepiard
meranduh
newmediajim
ryansholin
Also on 10,000 Words:
• How Twitter saved my career... and my life
• The top 7 mistakes new Twitter users make
• Beyond Twitterfeed: Innovative uses of Twitter in the newsroom
• The Top 7 types of Twitter avatars
• 25 Tools for getting more out of Twitter
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25 Comments
Says:
wow! I spend all my time following people I don't have time for a life of my own! I feel like a lemming following the piper TWITTERING on his pipe!! haha : )
Says:
The list, especially the bottom list, almost seems like a high school clique of the same people.
There are others out there who are just as good, if not better.
There are others out there who are just as good, if not better.
Greg Linch Says:
Thanks, Mark!
To the first anonymous commenter,there are two (Amy and Chrys) in the top 10 list and seven in the other list.
To the second anonymous commenter, I would recommend you make your own list.
To the first anonymous commenter,there are two (Amy and Chrys) in the top 10 list and seven in the other list.
To the second anonymous commenter, I would recommend you make your own list.
Andy Says:
Crikey, I'm still on there. Should be in that second list.
I would also add the following to the list
paulbradshaw
GeorgeHopkin
I would also add the following to the list
paulbradshaw
GeorgeHopkin
Says:
to Greg: 2 out of 10 is still a pretty bad ratio - and they are both described in rather sexist language - "pretty cool lady", "bringer of joy". Sexism lives in social media.
Marc Parent mparent7777 mparent CCNWON Says:
i'm the new tweep on the block.thx 4 the tools and leads to peers. hope to make ur list next yr. no worries. i speak well and will have sppeech recog dragon 10 installed by then,so my abuse of the english language shud be eliminted, a blessing 2 the world...
mparent7777 on twitter
mparent7777 on twitter
Elaine Helm Says:
Mindy, you were the first person I followed on Twitter and someone I recommend to people all the time.
Chrys Wu Says:
Personally, I don't find "super cool lady" to be sexist. :)
Thanks for including me on the list, Mark.
Thanks for including me on the list, Mark.
Mark S. Luckie Says:
Thanks Chrys. And if you met Amy she is a bringer of joy. I'm actually more concerned that I likened Pat Thornton to Dr. Phil.
The bigger issue is that there are fewer women online journalists compared to their male counterparts. Incidentally, the issue was discussed on Twitter but no one could come up with a reason why this is so.
The bigger issue is that there are fewer women online journalists compared to their male counterparts. Incidentally, the issue was discussed on Twitter but no one could come up with a reason why this is so.
Jen Connic Says:
Thanks for mentioning me!
As for the women vs. men thing, I worked on a Web team that was virtually all female when I started there. There were three guys out of the eight people in that group when I started.
I sometimes think women are just careful in putting themselves out there online. There are a lot of women involved in multimedia and online work. We just tend to be more cautious sometimes. There are some horror stories of Internet stalkers, etc.
As for the women vs. men thing, I worked on a Web team that was virtually all female when I started there. There were three guys out of the eight people in that group when I started.
I sometimes think women are just careful in putting themselves out there online. There are a lot of women involved in multimedia and online work. We just tend to be more cautious sometimes. There are some horror stories of Internet stalkers, etc.
Says:
There is no way this list is complete without at least mentioning http://twitter.com/mpoppel - the guy behind @BreakingNewsOn :)
Jane Smith Says:
feel free to consider me, as a female journalist and senior analyst @itequates. also, my news portal for serious news professionals and legislators is at http://www.daytonway.com/news.html.
peace.
peace.
Lady Chuckles Says:
This has helped me a lot! I had no idea who to follow on Twitter, or even how to find interesting people.
Thanks!
Thanks!
August 27, 2008 5:15 AM