System/Policy
NPR stops using Twitter because platform is ‘undermining our credibility,’ CEO says
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Some stations have also announced that they’re leaving the social media platform.
Programs/Content
Why journalists should act now to create an alternative to Twitter
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“If Twitter is doomed to fail, as many experts believe it is, we should be thinking now about what might replace it.”
Programs/Content
For stations, changes at Twitter raise questions about platform’s value
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Revamped verification and moderation policies under Elon Musk have public media organizations taking a fresh look at their use of Twitter.
Programs/Content
South Dakota Public Broadcasting deletes TikTok accounts following governor’s ban
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Gov. Kristi Noem’s executive order prohibits state agencies and employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on state-owned or leased devices.
System/Policy
Former WTTW news director says colleagues’ objections to social media posts prompted ‘unfair’ firing
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The station said Hugo Balta’s departure resulted from “undisclosed conflicts of interest” and violations of news standards.
System/Policy
Support of Black Lives Matter prompts reviews of stations’ social media policies
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Station staffers and managers are taking another look at the line between advocating for human rights and undermining impartial reporting.
Programs/Content
How to prepare for COVID-19 as a social media manager
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“As social media professionals in public media, it is our responsibility to take a step back and evaluate how our work can best contribute to public safety, health and well-being.”
SXSW
Our Storify of public media tweets from SXSW Interactive
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A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.
WGBH team offers social media tips at SXSW
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Public media professionals who work in social media took to the stage at a South by Southwest session Friday to give real-world examples of engaging with audiences while relying on small staffs and little funding.