New Media and Politics: The Sphere of Influence

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Date/Time:Friday, 21 Oct 2011 at 1:30 pm
Location:Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Cost:Free
Contact:
Phone:515-294-9934
Channel:Lecture Series
Categories:Lectures
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Panelists will explore changes in the reporting, communication and consumption of political news and information.Participants include Craig Robinson, The Iowa Republican; Todd Richissin, Patch.com; and Shane Vanderhart, CaffinatedThoughts.com.

The new media revolution has affected the way news outlets report information and the way political campaigns communicate with voters. It has also given citizens a new opportunity to engage with reporters and campaigns through social media.