The Definitive SourceUser-generated content and news: the right tools for the job

Search
Sections
Topics
About

Sections

Behind the News A commitment to deep global journalism Nov 15, 2018

Announcements AP to host 2 Report for America journalists Jan 17, 2019

Products and Services Stellar debut for AP VoteCast Nov 13, 2018

Industry Insights The importance of trust in polling Nov 9, 2018

Topics

About This Blog

The Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to corporate behavior. This blog aims to provide further understanding of AP and transparency in our operations and mission.

Posted in Behind the News

User-generated content and news: the right tools for the job

Sep. 25, 2015, by Paul Colford

Paul Colford Former Vice President of Media Relations @PDColford_AP

The nature of newsgathering is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and no disruption has been as dramatic and important as the explosive growth of user-generated content.

To keep up, you need good people, high standards and the right tools for the job. The latest item in AP’s social newsgathering tool bag is SAM, a digital workspace that helps dozens of social newsgatherers here find, manage and publish UGC.

Watch this video, featuring Social Media Editor Eric Carvin, to learn more.

TOPICS: Social media, User-generated content, UGC

User-generated content and news: the right tools for the job

We’d love to hear from you