Hey, doesn’t everybody use Twitter? Okay, not everybody, but certainly a lot of folks do. It’s the go-to immediate social media platform to post quick-hitting comments, links and videos. You can track chatter about topics galore, and if you’re trying to keep up with social media interaction relating to a specific tradeshow, just plug in the show hashtag and you’re seeing dozens and dozens of tweets, photos and videos.
Frankly, it’s tough to find a tradeshow-related Twitter account that doesn’t commit one of the sins of tweeting: too much self-promotion, nothing but retweeting, or just ignoring the ability to personally relate by tweeting our photos or individual comments.
Let’s get highly subjective and track down a baker’s dozen of tradeshow and event-related Twitter accounts that you might take a look at:
Julius Solaris, Editor of Event Manager Blog, Author.
6 Ways to Improve Your Event Team https://t.co/kCFVT4pOXt pic.twitter.com/Wx8ZBpoEJH
— Julius Solaris (@tojulius) August 7, 2017
Melissa P. Michel, tradeshow and event specialist, and in case you didn’t notice, a softball fanatic!
#Event Tip: Avoid expensive rigging costs by using a display that includes overhead lighting. #tradeshowtips pic.twitter.com/uaCXfryS2q
— Melissa P. Michel ツ (@melissapmichel) August 8, 2017
ExpoStars: Team training, booth staff, effective engagement.
Meet Yasuko, Expo Star’s lead generator, interpreter and our Expo Star of the month in June.
https://t.co/1PuNbaSiYq pic.twitter.com/jN4TIm2Vnz
— ExpoStars (@ExpoStars) August 8, 2017
Sarah Michel, The Wonder Woman of Networking, VP of Connexity, CSP at Velvet Chainsaw.
Super proud of @taylormichel2 being named Artists of Assembly: 2017 40 Under 40 by Connect Association https://t.co/b1qSYf6j53
— Sarah Michel (@sarahmichel) May 4, 2017
Kyle Hillman, CMM, Hillman Events, wearer of all hats
Wifi or lack thereof is the single greatest hurdle to innovation in the meetings industry. Until this issue is fixed – we are stymied.
— Kyle Hillman, CMM (@HillmanEvents) July 16, 2017
Liz King. NYC based Event Planning Superhero
A #flyover the #Brooklyn #bridge. My life is complete! #manhattan #nyc #newyork #downtown #dslr… https://t.co/Fn4Rj7vQ6f
— Liz King (@lizkingevents) July 10, 2017
BizBash: Ideas, News and Resources for Event Planners & Experiental Marketers
Event Tech Competition Selects Concierge #EventBot as Most Innovative https://t.co/vRiQzJFLiA #MPI
— BizBash (@BizBash) August 8, 2017
EventBrite: The world’s largest event technology platform.
10 Gifs That Perfectly Illustrate #EventProf Life: https://t.co/BOYtvprsyV #eventprofs pic.twitter.com/ToDYk9NcN3
— Eventbrite (@eventbrite) August 8, 2017
Shawna McKinley, Event Sustainability
Insightful: @reneelertzman @Sierra_Magazine on how to talk about #climate change – req’d reading https://t.co/waLunvUZzU HT @TheEnergyMix
— Shawna McKinley (@s_mckinley) August 4, 2017
Sparks Marketing: Brand experience agency.
ICYMI Trade Show Industry Leaders Talk Shop: https://t.co/QyuguSelf4 #poweredbysparks #eventprofs pic.twitter.com/vQyJdBNfSb
— Sparks (@sparksmarketing) August 7, 2017
Corbin Ball, CSP CMP, Event and Tradeshow Technology Analyst
Nice job by @expodana at #vc17 on designing attendee journeys! Create shareable stories. pic.twitter.com/xdCg6MpyZW
— Corbin Ball, CSP CMP (@corbinball) August 8, 2017
Rachel Wimberly, TSNN, Editor-in-Chief of the Tradeshow News Network
IAEE Names Jonathan “Skip” Cox 2017 KLI Legend of the Industry https://t.co/VOHndHCYON congrats! @exhibitsurveys
— Rachel Wimberly (@TSNN_Rachel) August 8, 2017
Adrian Segar, Conferences that work, consultant for interactive, innovative, attendee-driven events.
A good conference is like a island vacation https://t.co/GmZufRrmEq #eventprofs #assnchat pic.twitter.com/6w5tyZJYS2
— Adrian Segar (@ASegar) August 8, 2017
MelmWhite, Classic Exhibits, VP of Business Development for exhibit manufacturer Classic Exhibits
It’s pretty cheap to buy outcomes that benefit a minority. And business loves a bargain. https://t.co/paXCP85h8I pic.twitter.com/qB5OxbLyga
— Classic Exhibits Inc (@melmwhite) August 8, 2017
Anders Boulanger, Tradeshow Crowds: Infotainer that draws crowds
10 Alternatives to booth babes at trade shows. Infotainers come in at #2 !https://t.co/2TWmNefmcE
— Anders Boulanger (@TradeShowCrowds) August 8, 2017
There you have it. Take a closer look. And let me know about other Twitter tradeshow and event activists that I should know about!
