Tool of the week: Press Pass
What is it? A new tool to allow you to search for journalists on Twitter
How is it of use to journalists? Press Pass

Facebook, Google and Twitter aren’t in the content business – they’re in the relationship business. We need to do the same, says  Jeff Jarvis
Jeff Jarvis is a journalist, media

Political coverage can be tricky with candidates saying anything to impress, and social media only speeds up the news cycle.
Social Media Week in Washington, D.C. featured a panel

Two heads are often better than one when it comes to working creatively. Here are ten tools and apps that help journalists to collaborate with others.

1. Stroome
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What is it? A location-based social networking app. The app shows you a map of where Facebook and Twitter users are located.
How is it of use to journalists?

Whatever your beat as a journalist, it is likely that you will at some stage be faced with making sense of a financial statement, reporting on the annual budget or

Journalists rely more than ever on digital communications, but they often don’t think enough about cybersecurity.
Although it’s impossible to guarantee your security online, here are five tips

Sony has unveiled a paper-powered battery prototype in Japan.
The technology generates electricity by turning shredded paper into sugar which in turn is used as fuel. If brought to market,

 
If you’re active in social media, you may have recently heard of Pinterest, a new social media site that is gaining popularity. In fact, it seems like everyone is

For many years before I started blogging and editing full-time, I made my living as a freelance writer. One of the biggest pain points for me during that part

Storify has really only been around about a year, but already the Web app for curating content has found a loyal following.

Using Storify requires more than just grabbing

An investigative report is one that reveals new findings based on the work and research of the reporter. Here are some quick tips from an ICFJ Anywhere online course to

A new study by PEJ and The Economist Group details who tablet users are, how they get news.

11% of U.S. adults now own a tablet computer of some

Knowing exactly which direction you should go can prove to be a bit daunting, especially when it comes to choosing whether you’ll be a generalist or specialize in a niche.

In the category of the useless and fatal tricks for the environment, I named Little Printer!

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