Announcing the next tweet up in Hood River at the Double Mountain Brew Pub Wed Oct 14th 5 pm.

What’s a Tweet Up?
It’s a Twitter Meeting, an offline meeting for Twitter friends.

Why go to a Tweet Up?
It’s a great way to meet Twitter followers you don’t know offline and to get better acquainted with Twitter friends. It can also be a great way to learn Twitter tips from each other and to share each others’ business and philanthropic ideas.

What to Bring to a Tweet Up?
Business cards (preferably with your Twitter Name), money for a happy hour beer and a smile.

What’s the Value of Twitter?
This is different for everyone and just as in real life, you get out what you put into Twitter. If you go to Twitter to hock your wares and not add value to your followers, you’ll likely get squat. If you participate in the conversation and add value for your followers it can be a great place to network, share, learn, widen your circle of influence and even have fun.

I have had one new client and two speaking gigs (Digital Journalism Camp and CRGVA) from Twitter.

I read reviews for a play I wasn’t sure I would attend, bought tickets and loved it
(thanks @pcsghost).

I keep up to date on my industry news (thanks @LisaBarone for the BrandsinPublic tweet).

I found a new recipe for turning all my lovely tomatoes into freezable marinara.

I learned about a scholarship for my daughter.

A client, Successworks, began sharing speaking presentation tips with potential customers.

But maybe as importantly, I feel connected to the people I like that I don’t see often due to busy schedules. I love learning that my favorite coffee friend, a tech friend (@Mettadore) and one of my son’s friends are all in the same play. That @toddmintz has interesting, exceptional taste in music. That @MatthewRayScott has a wicked, dry sense of humor. That boiling tomatoes and placing them in an ice bath is an easy way to remove their skins. That @TonyRobbins is as optimistic in 2 sentences as he is in presentations. That the Syrah I’ve wanted to add to my collection but couldn’t afford is at the local wine store.

How can people do that with just #140 characters? Join twitter and you’ll see.

Hoping to see some friends and meet some new people at the next tweet up in Hood River at the Double Mountain Brew Pub Wed Oct 14th 5 pm.

Best to you, @mediafortemktg

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