Social Media is the “it” thing today. It can make you or break you. It has become a way to brand yourself or a company. For Public Relations, it has become a skill that we must acquire and something we must utilize. One of the most popular social media sites, Twitter, has become the new way to break news and even have conversations. It even is the site of a new craze, I think, called “twitter chats”
The basics of “Twitter chats” were explained in a previous blog. It gave more of a technical explanation on how to use the “Twitter chats.” So refer to that for the basics on hash tags and the ground rules on them.
"Twitter chats” have become a way to network with other professionals and students around the nation. It’s like an on-line conference. There “twitter chats” on any and everything Public Relations. You get great advice, guidance, and general information during these sessions. Some help those by informing other of jobs and internships. I mean, who doesn’t need help finding jobs or internships these days? You network with professionals, and could possibly be talking with future colleagues. Some chats are weekly, some monthly. This keeps the information fresh and recent.
"Twitter chats” have become a way to network with other professionals and students around the nation. It’s like an on-line conference. There “twitter chats” on any and everything Public Relations. You get great advice, guidance, and general information during these sessions. Some help those by informing other of jobs and internships. I mean, who doesn’t need help finding jobs or internships these days? You network with professionals, and could possibly be talking with future colleagues. Some chats are weekly, some monthly. This keeps the information fresh and recent.
You many options to get involved, just in case you miss one here or there. For example, UF PRSSA has gotten wrapped into the craze, and has been holding chats for two semesters now. We have had over a 100 different people participate in these conversations. Current students, alumni and former staff of the College of Journalism and Communications are some of our participants.
It is moderated by the Twitter account: @ufprchat. Follow that account to find out information about our chat. Last Wednesday, October 27th, we held our first one of the semester. It went successfully with 52 people using the hash tag #ufprchat. With a great mix of people, they discussed things from the lessons you’ve learned in your experiences to how you use your social media. To view the transcript, visit the #UFPRCHAT website. It shows our top contributors (hint- good people to follow), and all the information that was provided.
It is moderated by the Twitter account: @ufprchat. Follow that account to find out information about our chat. Last Wednesday, October 27th, we held our first one of the semester. It went successfully with 52 people using the hash tag #ufprchat. With a great mix of people, they discussed things from the lessons you’ve learned in your experiences to how you use your social media. To view the transcript, visit the #UFPRCHAT website. It shows our top contributors (hint- good people to follow), and all the information that was provided.
There will be another #ufprchat this semester, so keep your eyes peeled. Do you want some say in when you want the next chat to happen? You can. It’s simple, follow @ufprchat and follow the link posted on a tweet to the poll. The poll is asking all those who are interested when the next best time for a chat will be.
Don’t miss out on this craze, because basically you’re missing out on an easy, fantastic opportunity to brand yourself and expand your knowledge. It is also a great way to dip your toes into the “Twitter chat” world. Maybe after a few chats, you will be going into the 30 other Public Relation related chats going that go on weekly around Twitter. So join in. Expand your follower list with professionals and students alike. Make a name for yourself.
Don’t miss out on this craze, because basically you’re missing out on an easy, fantastic opportunity to brand yourself and expand your knowledge. It is also a great way to dip your toes into the “Twitter chat” world. Maybe after a few chats, you will be going into the 30 other Public Relation related chats going that go on weekly around Twitter. So join in. Expand your follower list with professionals and students alike. Make a name for yourself.
