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Orisatoye Aminat The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University has hosted its awaiting insightful Conference for campus Journalists, the International Campus Journalism Conference, which is themed "Media Innovations and Technologies: Transforming the Face of Journalism in the Digital Age" on Saturday 4th of May, 2024 at Ajose Lecture Theatre, OAU.  The conference which served as an eye-opener for campus journalists, journalists, and other media practitioners, contained a Keynote Speaker, Guest Speaker, Breakthrough, and two Panel sessions, where campus Journalists learned from the speakers and panelists of each session. In each session, the participants of the Conference learned how technological advancement and innovations of technology have helped Journalism to develop in the digital age.  Speaking on the theme of the 2024 International Campus Journalism Conference, the keynote speaker, Mr. Oluseun Onigbinde, the Global Direct...

Orisatoye Aminat, Edun Precious The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University has on Saturday held the Induction ceremony to welcome its recently registered members to the Association. Earlier, the association had held an examination for the inductees with the condition that only those get above expectations will be inducted. The induction ceremony which was held at the Social Science lecture theater, Faculty of Social Science, had in attendance, the President of the association, Gbolahan Latinwo, and other executive members of the association, the inductees, and other members of the association. Also present were the immediate past President of ACJOAU, Faith Alofe, an Alumnus of the Association and the Southern Operations Editor of HumAngle Media, Adejumo Kabir, a correspondent of Daily Champion, Blessing Akorowosi, among others. In his welcome address, ACJ OAU President, Latinwo Gbolahan stated to the new inductees, the benefits they will get from join...

 Orisatoye Aminat Photo  Credit: Inspira Marketing  Social Media refers to a group of internet-based platforms that allow people to create and share content, and to interact with each other online. Examples of social media platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc. The use of social media is diverse from communication and networking to marketing It has transformed the way people interact with each other.    The evolution of social media can be traced back to the early days of the internet in the 1990s with the advent of platforms like Six Degrees.com, Classmates, and Friendster allowing users to create profiles, connect with friends, etc. Due to their limited function, they did not gain widespread. Many of them shut down over the years. “From the early days of MySpace to the rise of TikTok, the evolution has been revolutionary. The power of social media and the rise of digital marketing have reshaped how brands engage with their audience, those...