How Tweet It Is! Considering a New News Source (Editor & Publisher)

[NYCGirl]

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003961486

Two weeks ago, I wrote a column here about my first few days on Twitter (a service which actually was deemed "over" about two years ago, believe it or not).

My message essentially was: I was surprised to find it so useful as a source for scoops and links for the E&P site and at our blogs. Yes, there's plenty of silliness, but if used properly -- you need to "follow" the right people and stay away from most others -- it can be extremely valuable for news people.

If you haven't checked it out yet (there's been a boom just in the three weeks since I signed on), here's a brief sampling of some of the comments that I have offered to my "followers" just in the past day, and those provided by just a few of those I am following. See if you find more of this worth pursuing, at 140 characters a pop. And remember, you can "follow" who you want, so if, say, Karl Rove at Fox is your cup of tea, go wild.

BTW, I am at: http://twitter.com/GregMitch

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[truedelphi]

1. Just getting into twitter this weekend,. and

will print out your advice and keep it where I can use it the most.

thanks.

[lies and propaganda]

2. Agreed wholeheartedly..

Twitter has immense benefits.. its not idiotic as a lot of people who just dont understand, are trying to paint it.

Im following you now ;0
https://twitter.com/CombustionGlass

[NYCGirl]

3. Hi, I'm your new follower on Twitter. My Twitter handle is @baileymarkham. NT

[Jazzgirl]

4. I am a new follower too!

I am Chazz27 and have been a member for a while but just recently started following people, primarily for instant news. It can be very useful. :-)