Five things discussed at the International Digital Communications, Information Tech and Mass Media Conference 2021 and why they matter
The ICDCITMM 2021 was held from November 18th-19th. The conference was entirely virtual, and designed
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Transform Google Sheets data into graphs with Canva
Canva has integrated Google Sheets, allowing users to transform data into eye-catching data visualisations.
Instagram rolls out desktop posting
Instagram has finally allowed desktop posting after an encouraging trial with users over summer 2021,
Is Snapchat dead? Why every newsroom needs Snapchat
Do people still read the news on Snapchat? Is Snapchat dead? Here’s my reasons why every newsroom still needs Snapchat.
How to use Canva to create stunning social media infographics
Here’s a step-by-step guide on using Canva’s templates and resources to create your own infographics.
Start a news brand on social
Which social network is the one to launch on and prioritise when you start a news brand? Cal Marius explores vertical-by-vertical.
How South Asian women are using Instagram to amplify their voices
Anushka Suharu speaks to the founders of Pardesi, Boss Betis and British Bindi about how South Asian women are using Instagram to amplify their voices
How the new Instagram feature ‘Guides’ can benefit journalists? — Review
In the middle of November Instagram has launched Guides, a new feature for publishing digest-like articles, recommendations and step-by-step tips within the app. This
Why OnlyFans is the journalist’s new hustle
30 million paying subscribers use OnlyFans, the digital content platform which was initially geared to sharing adult content, but is rapidly diversifying, now touching the fringes of journalism.
Which companies know the most about you: based on data collection
Most people don’t actually know how much of their activities online are being tracked. So what data are we giving every time we click ‘accept’ and which businesses use most of it?
QAnon: What the social media crackdown could mean for digital misinformation reporting
The rise of QAnon this year has prompted social media platforms to take action on limiting its outreach. From Facebook to Twitter to 4Chan bulletin boards, it’s fair to say that QAnon is a product that lives and breathes almost exclusively in the digital space.
Everything you need to know about TweetDeck
New to social media journalism? Use this beginner’s guide to TweetDeck for journalists and learn all of the best tips and tricks to improve your Twitter experience.
Why Facebook Messenger Looks More Instagram-esque
Recent Facebook Messenger app update means users can now chat with friends and family across platforms, plus other new interactive features.
How to improve your audience engagement using LinkedIn stories
LinkedIn have become the latest social media platform to jump on the stories bandwagon. Here’s how journalists can make the most of the new feature.
Instagram celebrates its 10th anniversary: Here are all the new features
Instagram is officially 10 years old and to mark the occasion the app released new
Tools, Templates and Tackling the speed of social media
Struggling with Premier Pro? Fed up with Adobe? Here is everything you need to know about producing simple, yet high quality social media stories in a fast paced industry.
These TikTok’ers are trying to expose TikTok’s mysterious algorithm
The TikTok algorithm is such a mystery it’s now a TikTok meme in itself.
8 tech newsletters to help you get ahead
Want to stay on top of the latest developments in the tech industry but don’t know where to start? These newsletters cover the news you need to know in easy to digest, bite-sized formats.
How Are Newsrooms Using TikTok
When you think of TikTok, you often picture many Gen Z-ers creating bizarre lip-sync videos
How to use TweetDeck as a student journalist
Figure out the best way to use the social media application ‘Twitter’ for research in journalism.