Twitter

After hearing a very inspiring speaker at one of the Chamber meetings this week speak on "social media" and business, I took the plunge and joined Twitter. I have to say, although some people poke fun at me for the amount of social media I am already a part of, the truth is, I can only handle so much. For instance, Facebook vs. Myspace...I can't do both. I like Facebook because it seems less trashy. I enjoy catching up with friends and it has been a TREMENDOUS tool for me professionally in casting and communicating with our Gary Musick performers.

I confess, Twitter has been something I've resisted. I don't totally get the concept. I mean, I GET it, I just don't appreciate it yet. As the speaker (David Bullock) talked about Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and other things I hadn't even heard of, his focus was on business marketing and development. Basically, his premise is...if you're not using those forms you're already miles behind the curve. For me, I get it with Facebook and see how he's TOTALLY right. But, I don't get Twitter yet. In fact, I confess that it kind of bugs me. Our business development guy here at Gary Musick asked me why it did and it was hard to formulate a coherent answer.

for those of you out there who Twitter...can you help me understand the benefits personally and professionally? I'd love some feedback. And, by the way, my Twitter name is brandonsthomas