New York Times Goes Social With Times People

[Jason Kintzler]

You may notice there are often a few posts relating to newspaper and media that lacks specific PR focus on PitchEngine. This is because social media is changing every part of media and the way we interact with it. As PR pros and media, it's important we pay attention to what's happening to help transition both industries into a more social world. That said, here is some great progress being made by The New York Times.

CNET News Caroline McCarthy article:
New York Times Goes Social With Times People


CNET News.com's Caroline McCarthy interviews two NYTimes.com
software engineers for a video in collaboration with Beet.tv.
Note: The spelling of Derek Gottfrid has been corrected.
(Credit: Beet.tv)

The New York Times has added a new feature to its Web site that takes a few cues from Facebook and Digg: TimesPeople, now in beta.

TimesPeople users can build up friends lists and can see a "news feed" of which stories their friends are recommending, sharing, and commenting on. Times online readers have been able to comment on stories, as well as rate reviewed restaurants and movies, for some time now, but recommending is new. Read Full Article at CNET...