Comments on: 10 Ways journalists can use LinkedIn

By: Wilbert

Wilbert — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:30:36 +0000

Even though I am not currently using Linked in i certainly see the potential. I see many people using it for networking mostly. I guess definitely doesn't hurt to use facebook, linked in and other professional services to promote ones career.

By: Martin Jonestyll

Martin Jonestyll — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:04:54 +0000

Guy's blog turned ME on to LinkedIn too, and since then I have been in love with it, and it is easily the most useful business tool on the internet for me.

If you are interested, the networking expert Jan Vermeiren has written a new book called 'How to REALLY use LinkedIn, and there is a free light version at [how-to-really-use-linkedin.com]

Keep blogging! And long love LinkedIn!

By: Journalistics

Journalistics — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:11:40 +0000

I don't know. I love LinkedIn, but I think it's probably hit or miss (like all the other tools) for finding and vetting sources. There's a lot of PR people and marketing folks camped out in LinkedIn (part of the reason only 1 in 10 questions or responses in LinkedIn Answers are actually plugs for products or services).

It's also getting increasingly difficult to reach journalists through any of the social networks, because PR professionals infest any one of them. Create an online group, discussion or chat for journalists and you're bound to get 50% attendance from the PR community.

Great tips for anybody using LinkedIn in general though. Thanks.

By: Linking in — Katie Bailey

Linking in — Katie Bailey — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:50:37 +0000

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Wie man Social Networks für Recherchen nutzt » medienlese.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:15:40 +0000

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How journalists can use Linked In « Save the Media — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:17:45 +0000

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By: Gina Chen

Gina Chen — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:35:52 +0000

Great tips for using Linked-In.

I've had a linked-in account, but I haven't really delved into how I could use it as a journalists — except basic networking and using the question feature to see whether an idea is generating a buzz. I also use it to promote my blog, sort of tacitly.

I will try out these ideas, particularly for contacting people directly.

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Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:51:32 +0000

[...] Many people refer to LinkedIn as the professional social network. That's great for journalists since many of its members list their employers and former employers. If you need to find a former employee for a certain business in your town, this resource can't be overlooked. Just search for the company and you'll find SOMEONE who worked there (probably) Here's some more tips for how journalists can use Linkedin. [...]

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Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:17:09 +0000

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Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:06:15 +0000

[...] 6. Think about LinkedIn from the other person’s perspective. Journalists, for example, will be harder to connect with. They are notoriously adept at telling people they have no time to talk. Also, journalists already have good access to a wide range of people. However a journalist will be happy to connect to, say, the managing editor of the New York Times. Know who you’re dealing with and where you fit in and then you’ll understand how well you need to know the person in order to connect. (Note: Here are good ways for Journalists to use LinkedIn.) [...]