Comments on: TV News Reporters Twittering Behind the Scenes http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/ News, Culture And Nightlife In Evansville, Indiana Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:14:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: bellsc42 http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-133279 bellsc42 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:21:27 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-133279 <p>TWEET! If you're paying my mortgage!</p> TWEET! If you’re paying my mortgage!

]]> By: Jenna http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-132575 Jenna Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:48:18 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-132575 <p>julie, in my experience, the vast majority of people using twitter use it in order to post quick things about themselves or what they are doing....even if it is "scripts in order, reporters running around, tie straight." Many times, someone tweets something interesting, and people responds with something related, something the first may be interested in, or quite often a humorous comment. In fact, I don't think I've seen anyone follow people for solely news related reasons or be upset about everyday update tweets. I much prefer the everyday update tweets. I follow some news and politicians, and even Shaq. If they <strong>ONLY</strong> put "basketball game against pacers, at 8" or "live at 5, are you being watched?" or similar things, I would unfollow them in a heartbeat. It is far too boring.</p> julie, in my experience, the vast majority of people using twitter use it in order to post quick things about themselves or what they are doing….even if it is “scripts in order, reporters running around, tie straight.” Many times, someone tweets something interesting, and people responds with something related, something the first may be interested in, or quite often a humorous comment. In fact, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone follow people for solely news related reasons or be upset about everyday update tweets. I much prefer the everyday update tweets. I follow some news and politicians, and even Shaq. If they ONLY put “basketball game against pacers, at 8″ or “live at 5, are you being watched?” or similar things, I would unfollow them in a heartbeat. It is far too boring.

]]> By: Julie http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-131976 Julie Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:56:59 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-131976 <p>While I agree with a few points you made, I think you are way off base with what the average person wants from Twitter. I've been following both stations and must say 14 has the most substance to offer. To say Brad Byrd is perfectly using Twitter is laughable. His posts, "scripts in order, reporters running around, tie straight" comments are a waste of space. Most of the tweets from 25 are the same way. I have ended up blocking those who only post that nonsense. I decided to follow local reporters to know what stories they are working on that day. I also like it when they post the time their stories will be played. If something interests me, I know when to watch. The only complaint I would have is many seem to use it to have conversations with each other.</p> While I agree with a few points you made, I think you are way off base with what the average person wants from Twitter. I’ve been following both stations and must say 14 has the most substance to offer. To say Brad Byrd is perfectly using Twitter is laughable. His posts, “scripts in order, reporters running around, tie straight” comments are a waste of space. Most of the tweets from 25 are the same way. I have ended up blocking those who only post that nonsense. I decided to follow local reporters to know what stories they are working on that day. I also like it when they post the time their stories will be played. If something interests me, I know when to watch. The only complaint I would have is many seem to use it to have conversations with each other.

]]> By: Eric http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-131857 Eric Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:12:33 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-131857 <p>Could News25 possibly mention twitter one more time during their newscast? I am sure I've heard 'twitter' at least 10 times during their 5:00 newscast and it is only 5:12 at the time of this post! </p> <p>I bet their older or less tech savvy viewers are wondering what they're talking about. LOL</p> Could News25 possibly mention twitter one more time during their newscast? I am sure I’ve heard ‘twitter’ at least 10 times during their 5:00 newscast and it is only 5:12 at the time of this post!

I bet their older or less tech savvy viewers are wondering what they’re talking about. LOL

]]> By: cody http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-131290 cody Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:17:54 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-131290 <p>I love twitter and beth sweeney she is super hot!</p> I love twitter and beth sweeney she is super hot!

]]> By: Justin Williams http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-129882 Justin Williams Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:01:52 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-129882 <p>chimpie: the good thing about Twitter is that it's opt-in. If you don't want to know, you don't have to follow it. If you start following someone and you find their content boring, you can unsubscribe.</p> <p>I look at it like a weblog, but in short, 140-character bites. I'm certain there's a lot of people that come to this site, sample a few posts I've written and then decided to subscribe or to move along. The same practice applies to Twitter.</p> chimpie: the good thing about Twitter is that it’s opt-in. If you don’t want to know, you don’t have to follow it. If you start following someone and you find their content boring, you can unsubscribe.

I look at it like a weblog, but in short, 140-character bites. I’m certain there’s a lot of people that come to this site, sample a few posts I’ve written and then decided to subscribe or to move along. The same practice applies to Twitter.

]]> By: Jenna http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-129874 Jenna Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:40:34 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-129874 <p>Chimpie--I dunno, it is pretty addicting, a lot of people thought FB was going to be a fad too</p> <p>Also, what's up with @yurmum?</p> Chimpie–I dunno, it is pretty addicting, a lot of people thought FB was going to be a fad too

Also, what’s up with @yurmum?

]]> By: Chimpie http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-129596 Chimpie Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:34:42 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-129596 <p>When is it going to be too much?</p> <p>Why do we need to know... Why do we think we need to know what reporters are doing prior to a newscast?</p> <p>Do you really think Brad is going to be tweeting every day prior to going on the air? "I'm having my make up put on." "I'm combing my hair." "I'm watching the radar."</p> <p>Or how about the traveling news anchors. "I'm at the scene of the vehicle crash. Two cars involved. I'm setting up the camera."</p> <p>Really? Do we need to know this?</p> <p>While I'm very impressed with the technology behind Twitter, I think this is a fad that will quickly go away. Who would want the responsibility of having to always update random strangers of what you're doing?</p> When is it going to be too much?

Why do we need to know… Why do we think we need to know what reporters are doing prior to a newscast?

Do you really think Brad is going to be tweeting every day prior to going on the air? “I’m having my make up put on.” “I’m combing my hair.” “I’m watching the radar.”

Or how about the traveling news anchors. “I’m at the scene of the vehicle crash. Two cars involved. I’m setting up the camera.”

Really? Do we need to know this?

While I’m very impressed with the technology behind Twitter, I think this is a fad that will quickly go away. Who would want the responsibility of having to always update random strangers of what you’re doing?

]]> By: tvwatcher http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-129430 tvwatcher Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:30:18 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-129430 <p>Obviously, WEHT is embracing the digital medium. I love reading Scott Adkins, Jennifer Cahill's and Mark Glovers tweets. They give us a behind the scenes look of their news product. 14 seems to be using it as self-promotion, rather than actual conversation.</p> Obviously, WEHT is embracing the digital medium. I love reading Scott Adkins, Jennifer Cahill’s and Mark Glovers tweets. They give us a behind the scenes look of their news product. 14 seems to be using it as self-promotion, rather than actual conversation.

]]> By: anon. http://www.itsevansville.com/2009/02/27/tv-news-reporters-twittering-behind-the-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-129385 anon. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:57:37 +0000 http://www.itsevansville.com/?p=1489#comment-129385 <p>brad byrd isn't full of himself. he's just very good at his job and he knows it.</p> brad byrd isn’t full of himself. he’s just very good at his job and he knows it.

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