InformationWeek's Senior Editor, Nick Hoover, to Present 'Instant Gratification: Redefining Journalism in the Technology Age' at the Society of Professional Journalists ConventionPRNewswire-FirstCall MANHASSET, N.Y., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, today announced that Nick Hoover, senior editor at InformationWeek, the leading business technology media brand, will present, for the second consecutive year, "Instant Gratification: Redefining Journalism in the Technology Age" at the Society of Professional Journalists Convention & National Journalism Conference (http://www.spj.org/) in Atlanta on September 4. From multimedia presentations to virtual worlds, the computer has irrevocably changed how journalists report, write and edit. Hoover will look at several emerging communication platforms as well as ethical quandaries and new business strategies. "The digital world plays an increasingly significant role in transforming journalism," said Hoover. "The Web has quickly become the first information source, enabling the reader to locate news and data of interest upon demand, often ahead of print. In addition, the Web has led to the expansion of citizen journalism, which provides unique opportunities and challenges. As a journalist, I am excited to share my unique experiences in today's ever-changing media world." After journalism school at American University, Hoover joined TechWeb's InformationWeek in 2005 and covers Microsoft, collaboration and Web 2.0. InformationWeek sets the agenda for business technology decision-makers, delivering the perspective and tools they need to make optimal decisions for their businesses, from the defining and framing of objectives to the evaluation and recommendation of solutions. The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its nearly 10,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts. 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