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Twestival.fm raised over $5000 using Twitter Twestival itself raised over $250,000 for charity:water

I have 7 tips to discuss with you today.

But it isn’t rocket science!

Tip #1 Use Twitter!

Tip #1 Use Twitter http://search.twitter.com

Tip #1 Use Twitter

Tip #2 Know Why You’re There

= big artist, band, newswire = fan, personal, lurker = label, fanzine, influencer, artist Tip #2 Know Why You’re There Images: Alex Iskold - http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/5_ways_to_have_fun_with_twitter.php

Tip #3 Tweet Regularly & Consistently

Pick a consistent pace Tweet across time zones Automate some tweets User tools like TweetLater Tip #2 Tweet Regularly

Tip #3 Tweet Regularly

Tip #3 Tweet Regularly

Tip #4 Engage Your Audience

Tip #4 Engage Your Audience @ replies Ask questions Competitions Calls to action

Tip #4 Engage Your Audience

Tip #4 Engage Your Audience

Tip #5 Use Rich Content

Tip #5 Use Rich Content Photos – backstage / photoshoots Free tracks & downloads Playlists Short video footage Interesting links

Tip #5 Use Rich Content

Tip #6 Get Retweeted

Tip #6 Get Retweeted RT @haynes_dave (+124 chars) Say something interesting Keep it short Make your message viral

Tip #6 Get Retweeted

http://bit.ly/info/QtDzR 1,500+ retweets 70,386 clicks April Fools Joke

Tip #7 Pick The Right Tools

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