Here’s a recap of our fave tweets from this week’s informative and insightful chat. We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to comment below and share your two cents on these questions.
If you missed today's #TwitterSmarter chat with Sasha Tweel from @AdobeSpark, no worries. Watch the recap here: https://t.co/6oCsBfbVnO pic.twitter.com/BPEBe7Ts1l
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Please welcome our guest Sasha Tweel from @AdobeSpark. Topic: Developing Eye Catching Content for Twitter. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/wMXwojqJRn
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
We invited our friends from Hootsuite to come on the chat and kick it off by answering one pressing question about Twitter marketing.
Ask @hootsuite: What are some Emoji marketing tips for success? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/oOTKhMIxTQ
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
1|3 Know the meaning of each emoji! We wouldn’t want anyone sending the eggplant emoji at the wrong time! ? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/tE1iZFAXWx
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 31 August 2017
2|3 We use emojis to add a bit of personality to our tweets. Happy? Awkward? Laughing? Emojis can help! ? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/PgJpFj6vC5
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 31 August 2017
3|3 Get creative with your emoji use! See some fun examples in our guide here ? https://t.co/hFqwR7c6ZI #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/aHeIZYnVqK
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 31 August 2017
Q1: What’s your favorite thing about Twitter as a social media platform? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vPKF7upDcq
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A1) The community! The genuine connections made with users that I end up considering friends are priceless. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/3QRD53HHqe
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A2) The versatility. You can share stories, photos, videos, GIFS, news, & ads, too! Anything goes here. I like that. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nW0BZQB0PN
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A3) The timeliness. If something's happening, I always hear it on Twitter first. It really keeps me engaged. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/km7VZUHnWJ
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A1: My favorite thing about Twitter is the real-time connection and community. It's hands down the BEST platform! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/26iymLyDQs
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A1: It's so open as a platform – anyone is reachable. #TwitterSmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 31 August 2017
A1. I love how genuinely social Twitter can be. #twittersmarter
— YourWebContentWriter (@WebContent4U) August 31, 2017
A1: Although you can make connections on any social media platform, Twitter just seems to make it easier! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) August 31, 2017
A1 – Twitter has the best communities! #twittersmarter
— Louise Upchurch (@Loulou_Uberkirk) 31 August 2017
A1: Fast (140 characters) and open (no friendship requests), you can connect and engage with anybody #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) August 31, 2017
A1: Being able to talk to millions of people in any conversation at any time.
Also the live sports is getting way better! #TwitterSmarter— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) August 31, 2017
A1 Twitter a fantastic customer service tool as well as a SEO driver #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) August 31, 2017
A1 Enormous amount of information that actually updates unlike Insta that shows few/stale posts. Shared STEM etc interests #twittersmarter
— comfortwriter ??? (@ComfortWriter) 31 August 2017
A1
If you see Twitter as a conversation, then you can become a good chatter and listener#TwitterSmarter
— Alberto Gómez (@alberMoire) 31 August 2017
A1. Concise, Curatable, Current ( & the Community rocks! ) 4 C's of Twitter. Went over the quota but not the chat limit ? #twittersmarter https://t.co/8FC6bmz2aY
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) August 31, 2017
A1: The power of Twitter at live events. No other social media platform touches it. #TwitterSmarter
— Rich Brooks (@therichbrooks) August 31, 2017
A1: Trying to succeed at being as succinct as possible. Also, the GIFs. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/t9jbmbGAky
— Yelling Mule (@YellingMule) 31 August 2017
A1: It's easy to engage with people all over the world in real-time. Plus, there are chats like this one! ?#TwitterSmarter
— Alexia P. Bullard (@ap_bullard) 31 August 2017
A1
exposesyou to people
& parts of the world
you'd never thought you'd meetLifelong learning
Community
Empower#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/acm019AoA5— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) August 31, 2017
A1: I ❤️ Twitter's spontaneity and the ability to get real-time insights on almost any topic & also connecting with people #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/B6agry3vYO
— Hey Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) 31 August 2017
a1 Fav things w/twitter-ability to hone in on targeted audience, big value with connecting to amazing ppl & pertinent chats #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) 31 August 2017
A1: I love short posts that I can read quickly. No rambling on Twitter. Its like scrolling headlines & getting info fast. #TwitterSmarter
— Natx Wang (@natxwang) August 31, 2017
Q2: How would you define key elements of eye catching content for Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/TBsvrNkJAL
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A1) You want something that grabs your viewer’s attention. Moving images do that, & there are some other tricks to employ. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/hQKKMfW0zB
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A2) You can use the iOS Spark Post app to generate animation on your graphic, like this! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/hrLXQN6SJ5
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A2: I think great looking images, GIFs and video stand out and are eye catching. You want your tweets to stand out. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/QpSgmuUiqD
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A2) Visuals, visuals, visuals! Quality images, 1-2 relevant hashtags, emojis, GIFs, and strong headlines. List formatting. #TwitterSmarter
— Alexia P. Bullard (@ap_bullard) 31 August 2017
A2: Good photo + good content pulls interest. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/AnppzGFlwK
— Jennifer Navarrete (@epodcaster) August 31, 2017
A2: You need captivating copy and a visual that's going to grab attention if you want to stand out in a busy Twitter feed! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) August 31, 2017
A2 No egg profile pictures 🙂 #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) August 31, 2017
A2: Every platform is different; gifs work particularly well on Twitter. It's like our universal second language 🙂 #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/hR0eIdAKya
— Beth Farris (@bethbabble) 31 August 2017
A2: No image quotes!
Statistics that can be read in a glance are perfect, same with video.
GIFS are always fun! #TwitterSmarter— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) August 31, 2017
A2: Something visual tends to grab the eye over a tweet that has nothing but words. I love GIFs and videos too! #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 31, 2017
A2. Engaging content that offers value to the audience.
Good visuals.
Proper hashtag#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/P1BO8bFOdM— Ai Zhang, Ph.D ? (@aiaddysonzhang) August 31, 2017
a2 ❤great video content which enhancing the tweet along with awesome graphics that accompany a well written msg. #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) 31 August 2017
A2: Clear images. Succinct points and for me, humor is key. #TwitterSmarter
— Missy B (@TheMojoMissy) 31 August 2017
A2: Visuals, GIFS, and videos! Also, relating those to current trends if you can! #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/boqo5mYHRG
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) 31 August 2017
A2 It’s all about the gifs. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IGCd9tT3RV
— Agents of Change (@agentsofchange) August 31, 2017
A2: Your header photo to start, and visuals you post – Also, video is becoming increasingly popular like #VideoReplyDay #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) August 31, 2017
A2: @AdobeSpark Video, gifs, imagery captures humanity and expression. #twittersmarter
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) August 31, 2017
A2
??
content:-Valuable
-Relevant
-Multimedia
(Visual + Verbal)
-Concise + Clear
-Interactive
-Engaging
-Clear purpose#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/I0Kxv0eMyQ— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) August 31, 2017
A2: Eye catching content will always stop you in your tracks while scrolling through your news feed. Summary graphics are ? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/W5Ii5sdoLv
— Logan Robins (@LoganAtWork) 31 August 2017
A2. Anything that cuts through the visual clutter like #VideoReplyDay Have also had luck w/ hand drawn graphics. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/piCuv1zhbY
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) 31 August 2017
Q3: What are your tips on making your visual content instantly recognizable as yours/your brand’s? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/lcGrQV8uNH
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Q2) A1) Brand voice, color, fonts, & branded templates are keys to having images instantly recognized as your own. #TwitterSmarter
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q3) A2) Once you define your targeted audience & your message, it’s important to consider your brand voice. #TwitterSmarter
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q3) A3) There are lots of options! Serious? Formal? Fun? Flirty? Sarcastic? This will help you connect to your audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q3) A4) Also, are you using templates for your images? Madalyn’s #TwitterSmarter graphics are great examples of branded templates!
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q3) A5) We mentioned color- here’s a blog post on what you need to use it effectively for branding. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xxSSfr3VA7 pic.twitter.com/LxRlQztSlU
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q3) A6) We also mentioned fonts. Here’s a link to what you need to know to make smart font choices. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/B2oJsMmvLr pic.twitter.com/CRR1luK7Bp
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q3) A7) Font pairings can also help convey your brand personality & message. Here are some tips. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PrfzJS9Pg8 pic.twitter.com/mhmHYPs9hU
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A3: Develop a consistent look and feel to your images for your brand. Great examples: @RebekahRadice and @PegFitzpatrick. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Qz0UwwhC8E
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A3 Finding your style, might be color scheme or graphics or the execution of your visuals, that says "person/brand xyz" #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ormYN9wE4g
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) August 31, 2017
A3: When creating visuals, add your logo and stick to your brand colors to make them easily recognizable as your own. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) August 31, 2017
A3: My non-profit has a Brand Manager to develop all of our visuals. She uses consistent graphic choices (colors/shapes…). #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 31, 2017
A3: The Q-Cards you are using here are a good example of consistent and easily recognizable branding. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/rUrRb0fdxF
— Jennifer Navarrete (@epodcaster) August 31, 2017
A3: A strong color scheme…or three attractive secret (marketing) agents. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IJUSoNnmFU
— Rich Brooks (@therichbrooks) 31 August 2017
A3. Add a (subtle) element of branding whether it's a filter, a watermarked hashtag or how you frame your photog. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ti4K9jEeiD
— Adam Rodricks (@adamrodricks) August 31, 2017
A3: Always have brand guidelines AND voice that separates you from the rest. Voice is so important to mix with your visuals! #twittersmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) August 31, 2017
A3: Staying consistent with colours, font/font sizes, tone-of-voice and logos seems to work well for us. #twittersmarter
— Hey Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) 31 August 2017
A3: Want to be instantly recognizable? Easy, just be CONSISTENT. Use a consistent font, color palette, filters, logo, layout #twittersmarter
— Beth Farris (@bethbabble) 31 August 2017
A3.
Consistency!
Think of your
visual brand
as a signature.Unique
Memorable
Representative of you + efforts— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) August 31, 2017
A3 you shouldn't produce anything for external w/o a style guide. Use consist tools, offer training. Test before launch #twittersmarter
— comfortwriter ??? (@ComfortWriter) 31 August 2017
Q4: What’s the most creative way you’ve used images or visual content on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/A8p1wYzAkQ
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Q4) A1) Illustrations are so hot right now! We shared Amy Z’s notes from Social Media Marketing World & engagement was high. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vMO1wrNEeE
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q4) A2) Aren’t they works of art? Sharing art is a great way to engage your audience. Photos or videos of art pull us in. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/PHtA7mPtxZ
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A4: I stand out using Twitter video. I started #VideoReplyDay to get more people using this under-utilized feature. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/6EsROfkegb
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A4: By using Custom GIFS. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/vAIL090xbE
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 31 August 2017
A4. I love to interact with graphics, or emojis to "break the fourth wall", more so on Snap than Twitter. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kUzs4YJN8G
— Adam Rodricks (@adamrodricks) August 31, 2017
A4 Last year we had AOC themed rebuses…to see the answer you had to click on the image b/c they were just out of view. #TwitterSmarter
— Rich Brooks (@therichbrooks) 31 August 2017
A4: I've used images or gifs to help tell the story or express an emotion to go along with the words. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/jmTjbZPSMh
— Jennifer Navarrete (@epodcaster) August 31, 2017
A4 b: Also, infographics. I really love infographics. #TwitterSmarter
— Alexia P. Bullard (@ap_bullard) 31 August 2017
A4 Marketing-themed rebuses. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/QmNTkDIcae
— Agents of Change (@agentsofchange) 31 August 2017
A4: When I have time to, I like responding to people on Twitter with a video message. Not many people do it, you stand out! #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 31, 2017
A4.
Most
creative way
I've used #Twitter images…My
graphics?#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/NoIhoyBq0C— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) August 31, 2017
A4: GIFs can dramatically improve posts and make them more attractive, especially if they're somewhat relevant/humorous #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/YwOVwk8DAS
— Logan Robins (@LoganAtWork) 31 August 2017
A4: We had a series of images we wanted to show so we used @AdobeSpark to create this visual which worked well #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/Y0j8GEYPBn
— Hey Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) 31 August 2017
A4. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/p0FFmBf496
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) August 31, 2017
A4: To visually impact our audience. Here's an example. #TwitterSmarter #knowtheglow pic.twitter.com/Fa7cR6DF4H
— Marian Williams (@wyguymom) 31 August 2017
Q5: What are the pros/cons of using branded hashtags on your images? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nbFZXqsNU3
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Q5) A1) We love using hashtags on our images. We think it makes them pop more than if we just put them in the text. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/LDkCaYOrEX
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q5) A2) We know hashtags can we overwhelming, so we created this blog covering the basics. https://t.co/Y0KCUze7S7 #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/8zY6v0us1Z
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q5) A3) Not sure how to develop a branded hashtag? Don’t worry, we’ve got that covered, too. https://t.co/m1U3V3uGXg #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/gdpNtQeBwO
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A5: The pro is it helps identify the hashtag more easily when it's incorporated into the image. I do it all the time. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/MkSAeUoRYr
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A5. Uptake on embedded hashtags in images are lower than when placed in text copy (from personal exp.) on avg. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/1Z1QqXV8At
— Adam Rodricks (@adamrodricks) August 31, 2017
A5. If the branded hashtag doesn't have meaning then it's meaningless. #twittersmarter
— YourWebContentWriter (@WebContent4U) 31 August 2017
A5: A con is having someone latch onto your hashtag and use it negatively while it's plastered all over your media. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) August 31, 2017
A5: Branded hashtags can make it easier for others to find your related content on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) August 31, 2017
A5 Using branded hashtags on images are OK if done sparingly so not to get old. Note: Only hashtags in text get traction. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) August 31, 2017
A5: #TwitterSmarter
Pro – you can find your content easily.
Con – if your community doesn't use it, it's just a stream of you. pic.twitter.com/lE26Dqlcau
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 31, 2017
A5. The biggest pro for us is that you can see how much your brand has evolved & grown over the years w/ a branded hashtag #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/fEmTeHMsR0
— Haus of Social (@hausofsocial) 31 August 2017
A5: Branded hashtags are important BUT can sometimes distract from the message if overused or not used in context. #Twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/EQoG8Dz5qg
— Hey Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) 31 August 2017
A5. It's like a print ad. Creates awareness but not directly actionable #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/txSdk6Z1kz
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) August 31, 2017
A5 branded hashtags help distinguish the brand from other images especially if it's part of a campaign. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/O2QQSRqTx8
— Tony Stephan (@OmnipoTony) August 31, 2017
A5: They are useful in creating a community, but if they are used during the wrong time and place, that's not good. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Qz3ZjNHnwv
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D. (@kfreberg) August 31, 2017
Q6: What are your go-to sources for quality stock images? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/k2TaXwVVS5
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Q6) A1) We love @Pixabay! Their library is integrated right into all of the Spark products for easy access! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/SHBqVn2z3W
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q6) A2) Beware of boring stock photos. You can take your own, if you want. We’ve got styling tips! https://t.co/dkzqbYijXi #TwitterSmarter
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A3) Or some of our other favorites are @unsplash, @adobestock, Gratisography (@BellsDesign,) & Superfamous (@folkertgorter.) #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vPbuj80a1E
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A6: I've been using @Bigstock forever! They have the best high quality images. https://t.co/MzRAU8F7EZ #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NbVhuBqmnU
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A6: I also use @AdobeSpark images. They are great! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NbVhuBqmnU
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A6: I also use @canva a lot. They have great stock images available too. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NbVhuBqmnU
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A6: I like @PexelsPhotos. They have great photos! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) 31 August 2017
A6: iStock, Shutterstock #TwitterSmarter
— Meghan Higgins (@MHig06) August 31, 2017
A6: @unsplash #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/e323XhWn8l
— Yelling Mule (@YellingMule) 31 August 2017
A6: paid: iStock, DepositPhotos, etc. CC and public domain: Pixabay, Pexels, CC search. Remember to add credits when due! #TwitterSmarter
— Angie Rodriguez (@AngieRod) August 31, 2017
A6: Mainly use https://t.co/167mT2gNQb. my own images and sometimes government images. #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 31 August 2017
A6: @adobestock, @pixabay, @creativecommons, @500px, and my brain. #TwitterSmarter
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) 31 August 2017
A6 For gifs I love @GIPHY. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/FJwJgXNT6X
— Rich Brooks (@therichbrooks) 31 August 2017
A6: Stock photos can be booorring. But, this free site has lots of fun and bizarre, quality images > https://t.co/WVALo1pfsz#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/wtMmoW4qDB
— Beth Farris (@bethbabble) 31 August 2017
A6: Not just scratching your back, but @adobestock is packed with great images!
Also @coverrco for video. #TwitterSmarter— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) August 31, 2017
A6: Creative Commons (Pick 'No known copyright restrictions' for free pix. But do credit it). #Twittersmarter https://t.co/68PTfTlezG
— Susannah the Geek (@greatergoodgeek) August 31, 2017
A6. Again, @AdobeSpark . i also use @canva @buffer's Pablo. they all have great options. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/d4r2P3Fkya
— Ai Zhang, Ph.D ? (@aiaddysonzhang) August 31, 2017
Q7: How can video be part of creating eye catching content for Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/jHhMNGDz2u
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Q7) A1) Creating micro-videos that autoplay on Twitter are a must! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/VyiK4JGDQG
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q7) A2) You can do by creating a Spark Video, downloading it to your device, then uploading it directly to Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q7) A3) Here are some tips for shooting video for Twitter. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/XjQoAnUbcD pic.twitter.com/VCiy6iD5DZ
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A7: Of all the mediums, video will allow you to stand out the most. Create how to's, behind the scenes, share your expertise #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/UnfKGkj7Zb
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A7: If it's useful, well-produced or live then it works well. #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 31 August 2017
A7: Great content, strong brand voice, and understand (through metrics) what works and doesn't for your community. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/82CUYRYpDW
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D. (@kfreberg) August 31, 2017
A7. If you have a brand mascot, bring them to life! Ex: Flo from @Progressive, the Gecko from @GEICO, we eat that stuff up! #TwitterSmarter
— Haus of Social (@hausofsocial) 31 August 2017
A7: short image videos can summarize + promote blog posts, video trailers can promote YouTube vids, etc. #TwitterSmarter
— Angie Rodriguez (@AngieRod) August 31, 2017
A7: Videos are a great way for people to get to know you and your brand. They get high engagement rates. #TwitterSmarter
— Jenn Baker Blog (@MindofaDiva) August 31, 2017
A7.2: I also love taking the time to reply w/ a personal video to someone, especially when I need more than 140 characters! #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 31, 2017
A7.
Video
= GREAT way
to add dynamism to brand!Humanizes
Impactful storytelling
Interactive
Builds trust
Memorable#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/UItCRJEMze— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) August 31, 2017
A7: Video is the perfect medium for snackable, shareable and above all personal content that enables a human connection. #twittersmarter https://t.co/bZaE9g6S0O
— Joe Morris (@joersmorris) August 31, 2017
A7: Video makes the post interactive and allows you to add personality and tempo in a message without being limited to 140. #TwitterSmarter
— Natx Wang (@natxwang) 31 August 2017
A7: Video gives you a chance to give a real voice to your message. It extends far beyond what you can do with images. #TwitterSmarter
— Marian Williams (@wyguymom) 31 August 2017
Q8: What are some of the most innovative ways to create video for Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/BGgYXNMWfr
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
Q8) A1) Make it personal & engaging with “The Close Up.” #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/rZFLjYeWxA
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
Q8) A2) We’re all a little helpless against “The Reveal.” #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/bX9GqXjQPL
— Adobe Spark (@AdobeSpark) August 31, 2017
A8: Whip out your phone, open the Twitter app, start a tweet, hit the LIVE button and GO. You'll stand out with video! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RaV996IQll
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) August 31, 2017
A8: Not that I've done it yet, but I think a Twitter Moment with a series of videos could work very well… #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 31 August 2017
A8: I like using the iPhone's Clips app; it allows me to create a video as a square AND auto-add captions when I want them. #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 31, 2017
A8: If it involves audio, INVEST IN A GOOD MIC! You'll never realize the difference in sound quality until you can hear it. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) August 31, 2017
A8 Don't think too hard. The most innovative way to create Twitter video is with your cellphone. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) August 31, 2017
A8: Love Apple Clips – but Adobe Clip is fantastic! This is what @ClemsonTigers have used for their ??! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/127yYfIlcx
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D. (@kfreberg) August 31, 2017
A8: @AdobeSpark because it's simple. Also, keep it short and sweet and add captions so people can watch with audio off #TwitterSmarter
— Angie Rodriguez (@AngieRod) August 31, 2017
A8: Video as your pinned tweet. An intro/welcome – same as people do on their YouTube channels. Include a call-to-action! #twittersmarter
— Beth Farris (@bethbabble) 31 August 2017
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