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Gannett has a new social media policy for journalists, and though it is similar to those established by many other news outlets, it does serve as a reminder that it’s getting harder than ever for journalists to draw the line between their public and private lives. Here are some of the policy specifics that target journalists (emphasis added)....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
The dilemma of social media, journalism and what's personal on social media for reporters. 
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It amazes me that so many journalists, happy to prominently display where and whom they work for, think a simple "views posted here do not necessarily reflect those of my employer etc" on a Twitter profile is enough to absolve their employer of any responsibility or guilt-by-association.
Gannett thinks not.
When using social media it is often challenging to determine how to simultaneously be both personal and professional. It is important for a small business to set up company policies.