Tweeting News

More and more people are turning to twitter for news up to the minute. I also feel that many of Twitter users believe the messages channeled from citizen journalists and various twitter users as fact nearly $100 percent of the time. Twitter can certainly be used as an excellent source of up to date news. But with unregulated users, people could present whatever information they please and others could willingly accept these 140 character statements as fact. I believe there is a great need for social responsibility with this issue. People need to be willing to fact check and turn to a variety of sources.

The article goes on to discuss how twitter can improve product image and company brands. I certainly believe that Twitter will become a great tool for businesses to make connections with consumers and audiences.

Who would have thought we’d be turning to social media for breaking news?

View the article here: 10 Ways Twitter Will Change American Business