Journalism and Social Media: A study of usage of Facebook by Journalists in Kashmir

Rounaq Zahoor; Dr. Aaliya Ahmed; Dr. Malik Zahra Khalid

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2016

Journalism and Social Media: A study of usage of Facebook by Journalists in Kashmir

Rounaq Zahoor, Dr. Aaliya Ahmed, Dr. Malik Zahra Khalid

Abstract :

Today’s technology is changing so swiftly that many industries, including businesses and news media, can barely keep up with the revolution. In the traditional world, newspapers, corporations, governments, or other types of leading organizations simply had to give out information, Journalists have adapted quickly to the emerging new media paradigm. Social media is altering the face of journalism. And apparently more overpowering and influential than when print was overtaken by radio and television, Journalists need to evolve with social media in order to retain their eminence as the go–to news source. Yet, as with most things, this adaptation and usage didn’t happen overnight. Social media has forced its way into journalism and has become a news source not only for the general public, but for journalists as we