January 28, 2009

• Are You Too Old To Twitter?

  Never. Twitter has come of age and is even being used to report news.

  There are so many great new ways people are using twitter and twemes today. Building on earlier data about flash online communities, people are now organizing groups, not just for quick events, but for causes and things they firmly believe in.

  Freetibet is a great example of people determined and passionate about a cause using the power of twitter and twemes to get their message out.

  Another example is the tweme #quotable.
  Have a favorite quote? Use the tag #quotable and share it. Or place the quotable widget on your site.

  This was a great way to inspire others and recognize those nuggets of wisdom or moments of genius.
  On those days when things just don’t seem to be going well, it’s a nice to review the tweme and pick out some inspiring quotes.

  Mother’s Day there is the tweme #mom to recognize the funny and precious tales of mothers.
  There is even a tweme called “I’m the Mom Who” or “I’m the Mom Whose”

  While there may be a few guilty confessions in there, the goal is to gather funny sayings from your kids
  throughout the day, or recount funny scenarios, not to pour your guts out or tattle on anyone (including yourself!) in 140 characters or less.

  Here is an example:
  I’m the #mom who has the 4-year-old son who wants to buy his preschool teacher a gift certificate “For Zales, for diamonds!”, for the holidays.

  I think that all of these new uses encourage groups and tribes to think about ways you can organize, recognize and inspire others!

  Social media tools are quite powerful and small ideas can blaze through the networks and have incredible impact!
  

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