Pitchfork Magazine online (one of my faves) has an interesting take and rating system for musicians who Twitter, definitely worth reading if you’re a musician who wants to use Twitter.
Key things to ask yourself no matter what your profession if you’re on Twitter and intend to use it for truly connecting with folks:
1. Am I really as funny as I think and will that come across on Twitter or will it seem snarky?
2. Don’t I always want to manage and directly contribute to my social media initiatives so I’m the only wizard behind the curtain?
3. How can I really connect with the hip fans who are tweeting and make it about them, not me?
4. #3 again because it’s worth asking twice
5. If I followed 1000 folks and half of those followed me back because they really love my music, wouldn’t that be a great way to help foster viral love across the Web and do so authentically?
Answer to #5 – Yes!
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Ah, but the real questions are, does Willie Twitter? And does someone like Willie NEED to Twitter?
I’ve been following Dr. Drew and have watched him develop his Twitter skills. It’s been a fascinating process – he’s moved from the simply personal to effective tweets promoting his shows, professional opinions and personal exposure while reflecting his charm and personality. He’s a great example of authenticity.