I’m sure everyone’s figured out how powerful Twitter can be for marketing, but I’d like to share this example.
Here’s a conversation I had via Twitter with a local photographer, Merek Davis. He posted a tweet about gourmet cupcakes, which I replied to.
When the hell did gourmet cupcakes become trendy?
10:28 AM Feb 10th from web
@Merekdavis My girlfriend is crazy about gourmet cupcakes.
Can’t complain. I’m like a cupcake taste-tester.
10:48 AM Feb 10th from web in reply to Merekdavis
@mchandleraz whats your favorite…errr her favorite place to get em?
10:55 AM Feb 10th from web in reply to mchandleraz
@Merekdavis She makes her own. But, there’s a little place in PHX
called Let Them Eat Cake!. Check ‘em out.
10:57 AM Feb 10th from web in reply to Merekdavis
Now, obviously this little Twitter conversation had nothing to do with myself, or even Merek Davis. Which is exactly how you should be using Twitter. I used to think that Twitter was a lame way of announcing to the world what you were doing, however, that’s only 1 side of it. In addition to promoting yourself, you should be engaging in meaningful communication with other Twitter users.
I met the owner of Let Them Eat Cake at a seminar for social media, which is how I knew about the place. I haven’t met Merek Davis, but we do follow eachother on Twitter. Now, the reason I like this example is because I have never met this man, but I’ve forwarded the name of a great cake and cupcake boutique to him. It’s word of mouth in the 21st century. It’s awesome. Hopefully Merek heads over to Let Them Eat Cake, enjoys it, and tells a few people.
Merek Davis is a very talented photographer creative genius in Gilbert, Arizona. He’s been published nationally, and can do just about anything one would imagine.
Let Them Eat Cake! is an award-winning, family-owned and operated “Cake Boutique” in Phoenix, Arizona. Check them out over at http://letthemeatcakeaz.com/.
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