First comprehensive shareable database of media on Twitter unveiled
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I’m using the MediaOnTwitter wiki! Win a Kindle 2 for entering info #mediatweet http://bit.ly/mediatweet
MediaOnTwitter, powered by TrackVia’s online database, is the first shareable media database available to Twitter users. It is a free resource and media can be sorted by beat, location, name or media outlet.
MediaOnTwitter is populated by Twitter users, vetted by editors and FREE to the entire community. Users submit information via an easy-to-use web form where entries go directly to site editors for approval. Journalists will also be reminded to populate the list when submitting a query for the popular Help a Reporter Out (HARO) resource.
To celebrate the launch of the new platform (which was previously a wiki site), TrackVia will award a Kindle 2 to one user on April 13. Entries will be based off of tweets using the #mediatweet hashtag on Twitter and contributors must complete all required information for each entry.
MediaOnTwitter now allows media, public relations and other professionals to:
- COLLECT media contact information using a web form that automatically populates in a shareable database;
- ORGANIZE a growing list of media and bloggers from around the world as well as sort and view contacts by country, media outlet or name; and
- SHARE media on Twitter information through dynamic published reports accessible at three locations.
After April 20, the MediaOnTwitter database will be permanently housed on: http://PRSarahEvans.com and http://www.DigitalIdeamedia.com.
About TrackVia:
TrackVia is revolutionizing the way businesses collect, organize and share business critical information. TrackVia’s secure online database solution gives businesses across industries greater flexibility, visibility and control over their data.
About Digital Media Idea:
Based in Denver, Colorado, Digital Idea Media is a PR firm dedicated to servicing innovative technology companies. We identify specific methods for reaching audiences where they gather for information using both traditional and social media approaches. Our partners’ experience with technology companies includes TrackVia, LeftHand Networks, Network Appliance, Ask Jeeves, Ishoni Networks, Sprint, Sun and tw telecom. These relationships — have shaped our perspective on how powerful and successful communications programs should be built.
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Jen Wilbur said:
Thanks for all the hard work on this, Sarah! Great stuff.
March 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm -
Arthur Germain (@ArthurGermain) said:
Sarah,
Great resource, but I am listed as media for my old twitter handle (@ahg3). I actually run a marketing agency, so I should probably be removed from the database.
Thanks!– ahg3
Arth GermainMarch 30th, 2009 at 1:28 pm -
The Red Rocket said:
Good work – a great resource. Will tweet away.
April 1st, 2009 at 4:44 pm -
Yianni Garcia said:
Sarah,
The MediaOnTwitter is an amazing resource. It’s so great to see social media gurus getting together to fulfill unmet needs for communication professionals, web 2.0 start-ups, and all the other organizations that will benefit from this.
I also just read your commentary on The Chronicle of Higher Education’s article on academics who Twitter and started following you (@gradeguru). I graduated college in 2006, not too long ago. Since then, I’ve seen an a significant increase of academics and schools adopting social media tools to enhance communication with students. Even in my own alma mater – Boston University, the communication school is now teaching blogging, podcasting and social media related PR courses by well known bloggers and new media enthusiasts.
April 7th, 2009 at 5:10 pm -
Annie Slattery | on-line personal coach said:
Thanks Sara, excellent info.
November 18th, 2009 at 10:16 am -
Enterprise Data Management said:
Great article. I am learning a lot.
November 18th, 2009 at 10:17 am -
youtube gir said:
thans for post
December 10th, 2009 at 6:34 pm -
resimleri said:
great work. nice post
January 1st, 2010 at 11:38 am -
sarki sozu said:
Great resource. Thank you for sharing.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:20 am -
Aluminum Laptop Cases said:
MediaOnTwitter sounds like a great idea. Since so many media professionals take advantage of Twitter, it makes sense to group all of these people into a database to allow others to contact them easier.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:03 pm -
Selçuk Üniversitesi said:
Great article. I am learning a lot.
March 13th, 2010 at 8:34 am -
porn said:
hmm great thanks a lot honey
April 9th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
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