This publisher says no Twitter for (most) of its employees for a week

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Digital publisher “Insider” is instituting a “Twitter ban” for almost all of its U.S. employees next week.

• According to an internal memo announcing the “Great Twitter Ban,” there will be some exceptions to the ban.
• However, most employees cannot have Twitter or Tweetdeck open at their desks — or phones.
• Employees are also banned from tweeting during work hours.
• Journalists are also prohibited from pitching stories they hear on Twitter.
• Insider cites how Twitter can become an “echo chamber” and “crutch” for journalists.
• However, the company is making a few exceptions.
• First, its official Twitter accounts will still post updates and links to content.
• Select editors will also be permitted to monitor Twitter for breaking news.
• However, as the memo puts it, “we don’t need all 80 of you watching Tweetdeck for news.”
• Staffers can also get “exceptions” from their supervisors if they are working on a story that requires the use of Twitter.
• In addition, if the ban will “materially” affect their work, staffers can also voice their concerns and “apply” for an exception.

Insider isn't letting (almost) its entire staff tweet or look at Twitter during work hours next week pic.twitter.com/q8QwmeCNLt

— Max Tani (@maxwelltani) January 24, 2019