Comments on: Three Reasons Gen Y Doesn’t Get Twitter http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/ Marketing to Millennials Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:52:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Robin http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 Robin Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:47:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-1613 Hello Carol, Simon Cowart wrote an article with observations and arguments on target. They totally line up with what my experience has been over the past year. It is really unfortunate that some cannot grasp the purpose of micro-blogging is to help others find their voice and resources using Twitter. There are no fences up on Twitter with the ability to access all content. Twitter users are also more approachable. Users are able to learn more about new contacts and find more content on FB, blog, or websites once they find people with similar interests. I helped people find jobs using Twitter in 2010. The youth of today will need to know how to effectively use these tools to secure employment. What a great low cost way to advertise as well. Keep trying Mom, you daughter will use it when she needs it. Mine was the same way. Just the other day I pointed her to one of my blogs where I explain how to get started. This is a GREAT book: How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Other Social Networks by Brad Schepp, Debra Schepp Hello Carol,
Simon Cowart wrote an article with observations and arguments on target. They totally line up with what my experience has been over the past year. It is really unfortunate that some cannot grasp the purpose of micro-blogging is to help others find their voice and resources using Twitter. There are no fences up on Twitter with the ability to access all content. Twitter users are also more approachable.

Users are able to learn more about new contacts and find more content on FB, blog, or websites once they find people with similar interests. I helped people find jobs using Twitter in 2010. The youth of today will need to know how to effectively use these tools to secure employment. What a great low cost way to advertise as well.

Keep trying Mom, you daughter will use it when she needs it. Mine was the same way. Just the other day I pointed her to one of my blogs where I explain how to get started.

This is a GREAT book:
How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Other Social Networks
by Brad Schepp, Debra Schepp

]]> By: Colleen http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-549 Colleen Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:53:56 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-549 I'm a 24 year old Gen Y-er and I have to admit, twitter surpasses facebook in information share with regard to my choosen career path. If I hadn't decided or was not as interested in my area of concentration within my career path, I would probably not enjoy twitter as much. For me, twitter is a way to share article and information. Facebook is a way to share personal updates and opinions. If there were not articles or areas that sparked my interest professionaly, perhaps I would not be involved on twitter. I'm a 24 year old Gen Y-er and I have to admit, twitter surpasses facebook in information share with regard to my choosen career path. If I hadn't decided or was not as interested in my area of concentration within my career path, I would probably not enjoy twitter as much. For me, twitter is a way to share article and information. Facebook is a way to share personal updates and opinions. If there were not articles or areas that sparked my interest professionaly, perhaps I would not be involved on twitter.

]]> By: ritornelo http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-452 ritornelo Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:30:39 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-452 What can twitter do for you? What can twitter do for you?

]]> By: ritornelo http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 ritornelo Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:30:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-1371 What can twitter do for you? What can twitter do for you?

]]> By: socialnerdia http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-332 socialnerdia Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:48:43 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-332 As a 25 year old here are some thoughts:<br /><br />1. Most people dont see the value of Twitter. Twentysomethings who are not in tech, media or marketing dont have much reason to talk to strangers.<br /><br />2. A few are interested in following celebrities but that rarely lasts.<br /><br />3. Most of my 30 and under friends are on Facebook. Several have no idea what Twitter is (I guess they dont watch the news either)<br /><br />I personally love Twitter and think it's completely changing the way we communicate. I have a site at www.socialnerdia.com and most interviews on there (ie Alex Bogusky, John A Byrne, and even Andy Milonakis) was possible because of Twitter. It's an opportunity to learn and engage with people you would never be able to. As a 25 year old here are some thoughts:

1. Most people dont see the value of Twitter. Twentysomethings who are not in tech, media or marketing dont have much reason to talk to strangers.

2. A few are interested in following celebrities but that rarely lasts.

3. Most of my 30 and under friends are on Facebook. Several have no idea what Twitter is (I guess they dont watch the news either)

I personally love Twitter and think it's completely changing the way we communicate. I have a site at http://www.socialnerdia.com and most interviews on there (ie Alex Bogusky, John A Byrne, and even Andy Milonakis) was possible because of Twitter. It's an opportunity to learn and engage with people you would never be able to.

]]> By: socialnerdia http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-1370 socialnerdia Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:48:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-1370 As a 25 year old here are some thoughts:1. Most people dont see the value of Twitter. Twentysomethings who are not in tech, media or marketing dont have much reason to talk to strangers.2. A few are interested in following celebrities but that rarely lasts.3. Most of my 30 and under friends are on Facebook. Several have no idea what Twitter is (I guess they dont watch the news either)I personally love Twitter and think it's completely changing the way we communicate. I have a site at www.socialnerdia.com and most interviews on there (ie Alex Bogusky, John A Byrne, and even Andy Milonakis) was possible because of Twitter. It's an opportunity to learn and engage with people you would never be able to. As a 25 year old here are some thoughts:1. Most people dont see the value of Twitter. Twentysomethings who are not in tech, media or marketing dont have much reason to talk to strangers.2. A few are interested in following celebrities but that rarely lasts.3. Most of my 30 and under friends are on Facebook. Several have no idea what Twitter is (I guess they dont watch the news either)I personally love Twitter and think it's completely changing the way we communicate. I have a site at http://www.socialnerdia.com and most interviews on there (ie Alex Bogusky, John A Byrne, and even Andy Milonakis) was possible because of Twitter. It's an opportunity to learn and engage with people you would never be able to.

]]> By: James Flores http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-329 James Flores Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:50:10 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-329 Great insight Carol. <br /><br /> I think in addition to the observations already made, Twitter at this point still kinda seems like a marketing experiment to many Millenials. It just doesn't seem authentic with so many marketing professionals, social media experts and other gurus sniffing around and following everyone. I would love to see a study done to determine exactly who follows youth-centric brands on Twitter. Is it younger consumers, or marketing types like us? I'm guessing we're crashing the party pretty hard. Great insight Carol.

I think in addition to the observations already made, Twitter at this point still kinda seems like a marketing experiment to many Millenials. It just doesn't seem authentic with so many marketing professionals, social media experts and other gurus sniffing around and following everyone. I would love to see a study done to determine exactly who follows youth-centric brands on Twitter. Is it younger consumers, or marketing types like us? I'm guessing we're crashing the party pretty hard.

]]> By: James Flores http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-1369 James Flores Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:50:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-1369 Great insight Carol. I think in addition to the observations already made, Twitter at this point still kinda seems like a marketing experiment to many Millenials. It just doesn't seem authentic with so many marketing professionals, social media experts and other gurus sniffing around and following everyone. I would love to see a study done to determine exactly who follows youth-centric brands on Twitter. Is it younger consumers, or marketing types like us? I'm guessing we're crashing the party pretty hard. Great insight Carol. I think in addition to the observations already made, Twitter at this point still kinda seems like a marketing experiment to many Millenials. It just doesn't seem authentic with so many marketing professionals, social media experts and other gurus sniffing around and following everyone. I would love to see a study done to determine exactly who follows youth-centric brands on Twitter. Is it younger consumers, or marketing types like us? I'm guessing we're crashing the party pretty hard.

]]> By: Bret Simmons http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Bret Simmons Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:20:53 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-328 A lot of folks, including you and me, are using Twitter as part of a comprehensive personal branding strategy. More than anything, Twitter is a broadcast medium, not an interactive medium like Facebook. Younger folks, working on just getting started in the work world and staying connected to friends in the process, have a hard time grasping the need for establishing and deseminating their personal brand.<br /><br />Just my two cents. Thanks, A lot of folks, including you and me, are using Twitter as part of a comprehensive personal branding strategy. More than anything, Twitter is a broadcast medium, not an interactive medium like Facebook. Younger folks, working on just getting started in the work world and staying connected to friends in the process, have a hard time grasping the need for establishing and deseminating their personal brand.

Just my two cents. Thanks,

]]> By: Bret Simmons http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-1368 Bret Simmons Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://millennialmarketing.com/2009/06/three-reasons-gen-y-doesnt-get-twitter/#comment-1368 A lot of folks, including you and me, are using Twitter as part of a comprehensive personal branding strategy. More than anything, Twitter is a broadcast medium, not an interactive medium like Facebook. Younger folks, working on just getting started in the work world and staying connected to friends in the process, have a hard time grasping the need for establishing and deseminating their personal brand.Just my two cents. Thanks, A lot of folks, including you and me, are using Twitter as part of a comprehensive personal branding strategy. More than anything, Twitter is a broadcast medium, not an interactive medium like Facebook. Younger folks, working on just getting started in the work world and staying connected to friends in the process, have a hard time grasping the need for establishing and deseminating their personal brand.Just my two cents. Thanks,

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