Learning how to use Twitter

I discovered Twitter quite a while back, but brushed it off as just another Internet fad for: a) kids who had too much time and money on their hands; b) self-obsessed people who think their every move at any moment would actually be interesting to other people.

I get to say things like that because yesterday, I became one of those “self-obsessed people”. I signed up for a Twitter account. This is why:

a) I like to try (almost) everything at least once.

b) I wanted to learn about it.

c) I wanted to “follow” tunaforuna but I can only do so if I sign up.

d) Articles like these: 7 Ways Marketers Can Use Twitter; Twitter Marketing; Network’s Try ‘Twittering’ To Spread Their Message; and Could Advertising Pollute Twitter?

I’ve been pretty slow to hop on, admittedly, but in my circle at least, it’s yet to catch on. What’s interesting for me is the opportunity to explore a new medium, and more importantly, to see where it goes in terms of marketing, advertising, social networking etc. I figure if the big guys are talking about it and exploring its potential, I should at least check it out and learn about it too.

I’m also loving the challenge of expressing myself in 140 characters or less as opposed to the unchecked rambling I am occasionally prone to here. Learning to be a little more concise in my writing can never hurt. And I’m really enjoying Penelope Trunk’s twitter. If you know of any interesting twitters I wouldn’t mind checking out some. For the interested, Barack Obama has one too. And if you like, you can follow me here.