History of Social Media
This early platform, launched in 2003, let users build a profile and connect before Facebook.
What is MySpace
This platform is known for short-form video, often used by journalists for behind-the-scenes content
what is tik tok
Journalists should always confirm this before sharing a breaking news tip on social media
what is the source
This social movement began on social media to expose sexual harassment
what is #metoo
Short, clickable phrases that categorize content
What are hashtags?
This company bought Instagram in 2012
What is Facebook (now Meta)?
Threads is a new text-based platform launched by this company.
what is meta
Sharing unverified info may lead to this ethical breach.
This tragic 2020 event was filmed and spread via social media, sparking worldwide protests
What is the murder of George Floyd?
A tool journalists use to track how fast a story spreads
What is a social listening tool?
The Arab Spring showcased the power of social media for real-time news in this region.
What is the Middle East?
This feature lets journalists “go live” and report in real-time to followers
what is livestreaming
The SPJ Code of Ethics says to “Seek truth and…” this.
what is report it
Social media played a huge role in identifying rioters at this U.S. event
What is the January 6 Capitol riot?
A brief summary posted with a link to an article
What is a caption or teaser?
Twitter launched in this year
What is 2006
This platform's "Spaces" allows audio-based discussion on current events
Photos on social media must be verified to avoid spreading this type of altered visual
what is a deepfake
This TikTok trend involved false "news" about celebrities for pranks
What is the celebrity death hoax trend?
This Twitter tool allows users to organize accounts by topics
What are Lists
This "citizen journalism" website helped launch social media reporting in the 2000s.
What is Reddit or NowPublic
Journalists use this app for encrypted communication with sources
what is signal
This term refers to social media users spreading info before verifying, especially in crises
What is "breaking the news cycle"? or What is citizen journalism
This teen activist gained international attention through social media.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
This term refers to misleading thumbnails or headlines that trick users into clicking
what is clickbait