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The Shorty Interview
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What's your best tweet?
I may #follow #people on @twitter, but I Brian Jay, @BrianDNYCRadio am a LEADER! #maverickradio
What are six things you could never do without?
Six things I could never do without include; Oxygen, Water, Food, Family, Music, and a Radio!
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I use Twitter in my professional life to promote myself and bring attention to topics of the day to encourage interactive discussion.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
My favorite Twitter Application is Twitpic because a picture speaks a thousand words.
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter, because it makes you think more about what to say and how to be creative in saying it due to the 140 character limit.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
#Winning has to be the funniest trend I've seen! It has stuck ever since Charlie Sheen used it!
What feature should Twitter add?
Twitter should add a video chat feature. Not too sure if there is one quite yet!
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
I wish God had a Twitter feed.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Consistently Out-Performing and Out-Innovating the Competition! #maverickradio™ <------- "TOP of The "BIG E" to TOP of The #EmpireStateBuilding!" ;-) #maverickradio
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
I haven't unfollowed anyone, yet.
Why should we vote for you?
You should vote for me because I'm a creative/interactive talent on Social Media w/a unique way of communicating and people love what I do!
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
The most interesting connections I've made through Twitter are w/ Recording Artists & Radio Professionals in addition to followers overseas.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
A hashtag I created that I wished everyone used would be #AmericanMaverick because so many small voices in our country aren't heard.
How do you make your tweets unique?
Tweets are unique because I include a hilarious methodology of communications. 2nd, my followers are included too making Twitter what it is.
What inspires you to tweet?
What inspires me to tweet is the ability to inform, entertain, and enlighten the public via social media mediums. It’s what I’m good at and what I desire to do via radio one day!
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
As much as I do tweet, ironically I have never been “called out” for tweeting too much, yet!
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Tweet with a purpose! Make sure your purpose is clear and get people involved. Make your experience interactive!
How long can you go without a tweet?
If I really wanted to, I could go without a tweet for days. The longest I've gone without a tweet was a few hours.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
A question that should be asked that is not could be "Who's your favorite follower and why?"
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
I imagine Twitter changing by becoming more diverse with the creation of new applications added to the already unique variety.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
I admire @SteveWilkosTV for his use of twitter to help people come on his show to better themselves, their lives, and families.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
The funniest person I follow on Twitter is Conan O'Brien!
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
One misconception that I hear and see all the time is that Twitter is for people who don't have a life.
Why should people follow you?
People should follow me because of the flow of information and humor I provide to them, along with a positive interactive environment!
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
How do you decide what to tweet?
Tweets are based on events of the day, interests of my followers, & quality of the story. If the story is funny & or informative its tweeted!
Why'd you start tweeting?
Tweeting started to inform & entertain, while networking & gaining a fan-base in support of my mission to break into the radio industry.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes, Twitter has opened my eyes to so many different perspectives from news to pop culture & opinions/views of others. Very interactive!
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
I wish people would do more Tweeting with a clear purpose!
How will the world change in the next year?
Not too sure, but politics, global economic insecurity, and nations who want to do harm to the USA may present problems and some bad news.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
For me currently, it's an Unbalanced Follower:Following Ratio. I am Striving to improve this every day!
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Technology awareness, where more people have access to Social Media Technologies, less war, more kindness, and cures for disease.

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