X (Twitter)

Insight about X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The former news social media mainstay once described as "microblogging", and now better known as "that hell site", is in the midst of some dramatic changes. .

Elon Musk has spent a lot of money on Twitter. That means he needs it to make money - and fast.

Five quick thoughts about what Musk’s Twitter means for journalism Members Public

Five fairly practical thoughts about what the coming weeks could bring for a Musk-owned Twitter

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
X (Twitter)
Two trolls carrying boxes.

How two guys trolled reporters outside Twitter Members Public

In the rush to cover “breaking news” live at Twitter, journalists fell for a fairly simple hoax.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
fact-checking

Elon Musk acquires Twitter: translating the press release Members Public

Elon Musk has acquired Twitter. Let's look at what he — and Twitter's current CEO — had to say about the deal.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
X (Twitter)

It’s time to stop embedding tweets in news stories Members Public

The possibility of an Elon Musk-run Twitter has people heading for the doors. If we see a mass deletion of accounts, all of a sudden a lot of news stories while find crucial embedded elements at risk.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
X (Twitter)
A woman looking at her phone, thinking about Reddit, WhatsApp and Twitter.

WhatsApp for war reporting, Reddit for search and Twitter for GIFs… Members Public

Social platforms keep evolving in unexpected directions. Here's three changes that have become clear in recent weeks.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
audience engagement

Six journalists you should follow on International Women’s Day Members Public

Get more smart female voices in your Twitter timeline.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
X (Twitter)

News Review: Instacash, more cash less dash for Tortoise, and Substack gets into video Members Public

Six stories from around the web that will inform your audience strategy.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
news review

5 tweets worth your attention this week Members Public

Even a hellsite can produce gems worth your time.

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
X (Twitter)