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27 Jul, 2010

Why Do You Participate in Twitter Chats?

Posted by: Debra Askanase In: Twitter

Why do people participate in Twitter chats? I asked a number of friends and colleagues this question. What came back was pretty consistent: people participate to get information, ideas, contribute to a community, and meet new people. Read more to find out about the components of a successful Twitter chat.

Active management of an online community on a registered site or social network translates into quantifiable value for the sponsoring organization. This blog post offers value data from two online communities that lost active community managers, and the subsequent effects on both the community and value from the community to the sponsoring organization.



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Debra Askanase is an experienced community organizer, non-profit executive and business consultant. She advises small/medium-sized businesses and non-profits on social media strategy. She holds an MBA in International Business. You can follow her @askdebra on Twitter, too.