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The Twitter Media Blog

Tracking cool, meaningful uses of Twitter in TV, music, sports, government, journalism and more

Visualizing Tweets around Emmy-nominated shows

Friday, September 20, 2013 | By Simon Rogers (@smfrogers), Data Editor [07:00 UTC]
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Top Emmy-nominated shows have used Twitter to increase engagement with their followers. Explore the Twitter conversation around them.Read more…

How @USNavy kept the facts straight

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | By Simon Rogers (@smfrogers), Data Editor [16:47 UTC]
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When the Washington Navy Yard shooting occurred yesterday, the Navy Department used Twitter to provide live updates from the scene.Read more…

Live-tweeting history: 9/11 through the eyes of @AriFleischer

Monday, September 16, 2013 | By Sean Evins (@Evins), Partnerships Manager, Government & Politics Team [18:34 UTC]
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Ari Fleischer used Twitter to share firsthand memories of his experiences during the tragedy of 9/11.Read more…

Vine videos that grew on us - Sept 13

Friday, September 13, 2013 | By Bridget Finn (@bridgetmfinn), Media Editor [07:01 UTC]
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An ongoing look at noteworthy uses of Vine.Read more…

Twitter takes the stage at Argentina’s Oscars

Friday, September 13, 2013 | By Carolina Janssen (@lija) [06:50 UTC]
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At the Martin Fierro Awards, fans followed along on Twitter as the events unfolded.Read more…

Filtering mentions

Thursday, September 12, 2013 | By Ed Gutman (@eddie), Product Manager [21:38 UTC]
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As part of our product development process, we regularly reach out to our partners to better understand what would improve the Twitter experience. One item of feedback we’ve gotten from verified users: an easier way to manage the large number of conversations they’re in.Read more…

Tweeting a Presidential speech

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | By Simon Rogers (@smfrogers), Data Editor [19:38 UTC]
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President Obama’s speech on Syria saw politicians turning to Twitter to follow and react to news in real time. See how they used it to tell their own stories.Read more…

A hashtag home run for @SportsCenter

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | By Lauren Fraser (@lfraser), Sports Partnerships [16:37 UTC]
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ESPN’s @SportsCenter asks fans to determine which plays make the nightly highlight reel, using the hashtag #SCTop10.Read more…

The Pope prays for peace on Twitter

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | By Simon Rogers (@smfrogers), Data Editor [16:01 UTC]
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In response to the crisis in Syria, @Pontifex uses Twitter to condemn the use of chemical weapons, #prayforpeace, and asks his followers to do the same.Read more…

#ATL24: CNN live-tweets a feature story

Monday, September 9, 2013 | By Andrew Fitzgerald (@magicandrew), Interim Head of News & Journalism Partnerships [22:04 UTC]
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Why 30 CNN journalists live-tweeted behind the scenes at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.Read more…
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