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System/Policy

NPR stops using Twitter because platform is ‘undermining our credibility,’ CEO says

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 12, 2023

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

By Celeste Headlee, Author and Journalist | March 13, 2023

“If Twitter is doomed to fail, as many experts believe it is, we should be thinking now about what might replace it.”

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Programs/Content

For stations, changes at Twitter raise questions about platform’s value

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | December 16, 2022

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | December 7, 2022

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

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | February 18, 2021

The station said Hugo Balta’s departure resulted from “undisclosed conflicts of interest” and violations of news standards.

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System/Policy

Support of Black Lives Matter prompts reviews of stations’ social media policies

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 16, 2020

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

By Tory Starr, Director of Social Media (WGBH) | March 13, 2020

“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

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 20, 2015

A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.

Social Media

WGBH team offers social media tips at SXSW

By | March 14, 2015

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.

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