Event Social Media Reporting

Social media has now become people's main way of obtaining news. Not only this but social media have now made it possible for anyone to be a reporter. Now whenever you see a news report on television about a breaking story it is usually accompanied by a video or photo taken from a passersby cell phone. Stories are even now able to be followed via twitter or facebook. These stories are more accessible than ever when anyone has the ability to be a possible news outlet. News feeds on facebook or twitter are often filled with articles written about current events. Now it is even possible for people to comment or communicate with one another about their ideas or thoughts on any given matter. The news is now at our fingertips instantly. Articles are accompanied by links to similar topics and issues or to further readings on the matter. It's also convenient for people to be able to access information or news at their own pace or whenever they want. This is especially helpful for people who are unable to or have no desire to access other news outlets such as the news on television or newspapers. It allows people to access what information they wish to be informed about as well versus sitting through news reports on, for example, animal shelters when someone only wants to know about the headlining story.

Events are also now more widely spread via social media as well. With a few clicks someone can create or promote an event or invite whomever of their friends connected to social media as well. This creates an easy and fast way to promote events or educate people on events. In addition to this it is now possible to see who else is attending any given event or how many people are attending, what groups are associated with it and where to go to see more events of the same group, person, or organization or more information on issues connected to a given event. As with the news it's all instantaneous and easily accessible. In some instances even social media give the option of incorporating events days and times onto people's personal schedules.

Social media has made it possible for people to access news, report news and access knowledge about events at their own convenience and pace. It's also made this easy to access at any given time and instantaneously.