Australia: Twitter gaining foothold among journalists
An Australian journalist and university lecturer sees Twitter breaking down traditional structures in the the media, particularly in reporting breaking stories and connecting with the public for information and fresh perspectives on the news. -DB MediaShift May 27, 2009 By Julie Posetti Twitter became big news once journalists realized its power as a tool for breaking stories during the Mumbai Massacre in 2008. In the aftermath of the micro-blogging platform hitting the headlines, there was