Journalism vs social media

21/01/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
Journalism vs social media

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This week on ...explained!, we’re exploring the changing world of journalism and how social media is changing the way we understand news.To tackle the subject, Robyn is joined by Andy Ford, Senior Lecturer Sport Journalism and a qualified journalist with more than 30 years’ experience across national and regional print, online, radio and television media, including ITV and Sky Sports.Together they'll explore how news has changed in the internet age, the the pressures of the 24-hour cycle, and the question of trust – why audiences trust a video on Facebook more than a trained journalist. Has journalism lost its edge? Or just its integrity?Interested in learning more? Check out our sports journalism courses at https://www.solent.ac.uk/subjects/sports-journalism