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Abstract
This study examined how news organizations employed Twitter as a news source, based on information subsidy and gatekeeping perspectives. News content analysis from 7 major media entities in 2010–2011 demonstrated that journalists embraced Twitter as a new channel for information gathering. TV frequently cited Twitter as a sole or a primary source. However, despite active usage of Twitter overall, journalists in both TV and newspapers maintained conventional routines by relying primarily on Twitter accounts of official sources. The popularity of Twitter accounts, as indicated by the number of followers, did not contribute to attracting more attention from journalists.
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Soo Jung Moon
Soo Jung Moon (Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin) is an associate professor in the Department of Mass Communications at the University of West Georgia. Her research interests include production and effects of news and new media technologies.
Patrick Hadley
Patrick Hadley (Ph.D., Ohio State University) is an assistant professor at the University of West Georgia. His research interests include social media, online education, and health promotion.