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#journchat recap 8th edition

The weekly #journchat recap is a high-level overview of the top tweets in a variety of categories. The moderator, @PRsarahevans, does her best to remain a neutral participant and provide tweets with differing points of view. The recap is purely compiled from participant tweets. You can view all tweets in full using Twitter Search (CAUTION: there are thousands [...]

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#journchat recap 6th edition

The weekly #journchat recap is a high-level overview of the top tweets in a variety of categories. The moderator, @PRsarahevans, does her best to remain a neutral participant and provide tweets with differing points of view. The recap is purely compiled from participant tweets. You can view all tweets in full using Twitter Search (CAUTION: [...]

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Recap from 5th #journchat

This #journchat recap is sponsored by PitchEngine, PR for the Social Web. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out on the hottest new tool for PR!  PitchEngine enables PR pros to easily share content like videos, images and more via email or directly to social sites like Twitter, Facebook and others. How does it [...]

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How do I participate in #journchat?

During each #journchat session I receive several inquiries on the “how to’s” of participating in a converation using a hashtag (or pound sign).  Follow these easy screen shots for a basic understanding of hashtags and tracked conversations.
TIP: Click on the screen shots for full view.

Type in your tweet as you would any tweet. The only [...]

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A recap from #journchat (fourth session)

Beginning the week of January 5, 2009, the #journchat recap blog posts (along with #journchat sessions) will be sponsored. Similar to the sponsorship style of HARO, sponsors receive a 150 word intro in the blog post. If you would like to sponsor a #journchat session, please contact me via Twitter or email me at prsarahevans@gmail.com.
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A recap from #journchat (third session)

#journchat rules
1) introduce yourself ;
2) stay on topic, a new question will b asked every 30 min. or so;
3) play nice!;
4) NEW FEATURE! Last 5 minutes will open up for pitches (one per person.)
Want to know who participated in last night’s #journchat? Check out comments here and follow these peeps: http://tinyurl.com/6kkk6n
PITCHING TIPS
1. miketempleton: [...]

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Who participates in #journchat?

I’ve received many questions asking who participates in the #journchat sessions. Last week I did a quick survey (sharing the results during the session), this week I thought I’d utilize the blog.  During tonight’s session I will send a link to this post several times in the hopes people will include their information in the comments section.
EXAMPLE: Your Name, link to [...]

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Journalists vs. bloggers vs. PR professionals: can we all just get along?

Twitter was a buzz today about the Tribune Company’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection. The company owns the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, Orlando Sentinel and more. There was a lot of shock and awe on Twitter and several blogs after the announcement. One particular blog post caught my eye. It was [...]

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What is #journchat? (From your friendly moderator)

journchat originated via the microblogging site, Twitter. I believe there is a need in this evolving world of media and public relations for some major dialogue between those who make it happen.
The mission of #journchat is to keep an ongoing, open dialogue between journalists, bloggers and public relations professionals (for as long as we can).
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The best tweets about social media on #journchat - Session 2

tamikathompson: @LizzHarmon @jessicarivelli @SashaWolff Tips on integrating social media into work in a non-supportive TV environment? #journchat

presentmagazine: @RachelFerrucci As an online mag venturing into social media, #journchat has been a bonanza of info and connections. Thanks all.

pitchengine: #journchat You should check out http://mediapitch.ning.com for insights into social media and PR!! (I know the owner, he’ll [...]

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