The rise of social media and its impact on mainstream journalism

September 30 19:00 - 20:30

(Council Chambers, BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, LONDON, W1A 1AA)

A panel discussion to launch the new RISJ Working Paper by Nic Newman, Controller Future Media and Technology in BBC Journalism, and former Journalist Fellow at the Reuters Institute entitled 'The Rise of Social Media and Its Impact on Mainstream Journalism'. Nic Newman will present his findings in a discussion chaired by David Levy, Director of the Reuters Institute with Meg Pickard, Head of Social Media Development at Guardian News and Media and Kate Day, Communities Editor at the Telegraph. A reception will follow.