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Binders full of Big Bird: The risk & benefits of reporting on memes
(Blog Post)
Election-themed GIFs, hashtags, and macros now constitute serious news pegs on the campaign trail. As journalists chase down Google searches and trending hashtags, the trajectory of U.S. election coverage is unmoored from campaign headquarters and D.C. bureaus and placed into the hands of the loudest crowds and their swiftest microbloggers.
“The modern reporter, especially the embed, is constantly checking his smartphone, as is the aide,” ...
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Summary: The article was about how the internet can shape people's viewpoints even when it might not be intending to. What's New: The idea of using memes as a way of reporting or as a different way of looking at journalism. Balance: This article didn't seem to be too balanced. It focused more on the Romney side of things, when his comment blew up and was seen negatively. Transparency: There were several quotes and live reports that made this article credible.