Twitter and other social media are a good way for journalists to share their stories and connect with their readers. But there are a number of things that a sports journalist has to consider before posting on social media.
Sports fans and journalists are increasingly using live-streaming and recording apps such as Periscope, Meerkat and Vine at sporting events. Broadcasters and rights holders are trying to clamp down on these apps since they have paid a hefty sum for exclusive rights. But are they fighting a losing battle? Is it feasible to keep a tab on so many people? Is
With more and more social media, instant messaging and publishing platforms popping up, the advent of these new technologies has impacted the sports journalism profession, in terms of job duties and work routines.
Sportspersons and athletes are increasingly taking to new platforms such as Twitter to reach out to their fans. Has gaining access to sports figures become more difficult over the years due to these platforms? Are they also, slowly, eliminating the need for the middle man — the journalist?
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