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Wieneke Vucht van

Born and raised in the Netherlands, but I like to travel and explore the world.
I am currently working as a chief editor for Pauw&Witteman, a live late night talkshow (current affairs). Before this job, I worked as an editor, camjo and reporter.
Some time ago I did a BA in Journalism. I started the Master New Media in September 2012, to learn more about possibilities and use of new media.
Interests: composition of old and new media, (worldwide) politics and new media culture throughout the world.

http://pauwenwittemaninchina.blogspot.nl
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Social media in Iraq: in search of the truth

Social media in Iraq: in search of the truth

Like elsewhere in the Middle East, in Iraq social media is a fast growing way of communication. Contrary to the situation ten years ago, the use of mobile phone is nowadays nearly universal. Internet cafes are booming and the...
By Wieneke Vucht van on 10/18/12 Comments Off on Social media in Iraq: in search of the truth

Yes we can – the use of social media by Dutch politicians during electorial campaigns in 2012

During their campaign for the 2002 Dutch elections, politicians were mainly using blogs as a mechanism to advocate their ideas on the Internet. In 2006 podcasting and postings on the Dutch Facebook equivalent “Hyves” were added as additional ways...
By Wieneke Vucht van on 09/10/12 2