Tuesday, March 23, 2010

PeterParker_PA Visits WU

Last class PeterParker_PA, formally known as Chris Hughes came to our Social Media class as a guest Speaker. Chris is in charge of the Social Media aspects of our local newspaper, The Times Leader.

Chris explained to us how important it is for the Times Leader to send out updates to keep their followers "in the know" about current events. Twitter and Facebook allows their readers to learn what is happening in the world around them instantaneously. It's crazy to think how not so long ago we had to sometimes wait a WHOLE 24 HOURS to get news from print media, back in the dark ages before the internet allowed us to stay connected anytime, anywhere.

2 comments:

  1. i liked how he portrade himself to be like spider man, his job is like spider man, its just ever evoling that its such a constant strain on him he needs to stay on top of the game, stay up to date on the tech. and stay up to date on the apps. This is what making him very successful, with out his side knowledge i think he would have a hard time staying up with the competition. His job is competitive and creative, two things you need while working here in the social media world.

    >G'STER

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  2. It's really nice to see someone in the area, that actually found a job and he's good at what he does. He's a very creative person, and it seems as if he always has new ideas to bring to the table :)

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