I took part in an interesting discussion at the National Union of Journalists’ Oxford branch last week on why and how journalists can build an online presence. I’ve often noted that there’s a wide range of views about the world of ‘online’ when a group of journalists are in a room. Having attended several training and networking events with fellow union members over the last few years, I’ve observed a definite divide between those who panic at the changes to the industry brought about by technology and those who embrace these new opportunities. (more…)