Though I am a fan of incorporating social media in the news when it makes sense to do so, Dallas TV station FOX4 may have gone just a wee bit too far*.
*Yes, I do know it’s a send up. And it’s a good one!
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Hi there, just stopped by doing some research for my Dallas 4g site. Can’t believe the amount of information out there. Wasn’t exactly what I was looking for, but very nice site. Have a great day.
That’s too funny. Obviously an exaggerated use of social media, while at the same time attempting to create a viral video themselves, through social media. It reminds me of when Sprite made fun of advertising while at the same time…. advertising. Very cleaver, and slightly risky— as you mentioned.
I think they did this for a regional Emmy Awards show. While it’s a hoot, it also kind of indicates where we may be going with social media. Since I teach social media in the Strategic Communications department at the University of North Texas, I may use this in my classes as an example of how easy it is to get wrapped up in technology.
I’m also wishing I could see the outtakes on this–knowing some of the folks in this video, I’m wondering how they kept a straight face the whole time!