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How can journalists best balance in-depth interviewing with the demands for constant updates and round the clock news on social networks?

Making clever use of the technology at your fingertips while applying the more traditional interviewing techniques could not only get you a back-up recording of your interview, but also help you source additional context and write a better story.

Anna Jasinski of PR Newswire compiled a list of tips for interviewing in the digital age from a seminar led by the Baltimore Sun's Justin George – check out the write-up on Beyond Bylines.

George shared his advice on how to incorporate social media in the interviewing process, and pointed out the core skills you shouldn't forget along the way.


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