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Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Shorty Awards!
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Most recent nominations for Gina Zavalis
Toni Higgs
I nominate I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because she is an amazing singer who sings from her hea
The David Bowers
#GoodMorning & thank you Gina Zavalis @shortyvotes you were nominated by @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #mm
Gina Zavalis
RT @shortyvotes: @GinaZavalis, you were nominated by @TheDavidBowers for a Shorty Award in #mm
Gina Zavalis
Ty so much David!! xx RT @TheDavidBowers: You're welcome Gina @ginazavalis Good luck in the #ShortyAwards in #singer & #music! Hugs!!
The David Bowers
You're welcome Gina @ginazavalis Good luck in the #ShortyAwards in #singer & #music! Hugs!!
Derrick Gaskin
RT @eamatol: I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because...Gina has that unique talent rarely found. Beautiful voi htt ...
Gina Zavalis
RT @eamatol: I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because...Gina has that unique talent rarely found. Beautiful voi htt ...
lota maness
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because...Gina has that unique talent rarely found. Beautiful voi
Larry Munoz
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #singer because... her voice is beautifully unique & widely appealing
DebbyBruck
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because she's a special talent @Erica_B
Simon Garland
RT @GinaZavalis: RT @BlazinRy: I nominate @ginazavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because the girl is the truth! (cont) ...
Simon Garland
RT @GinaZavalis: RT @BlazinRy: I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #singer because she's got more pipes (cont) ...
Ryan Holmes
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #singer because she's got more pipes than a 19th century mane-sion!
Social Cancer Cure
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because she's awesome and deserves an award.
Lauren Wolf
RT @CinemaProfound: I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #singer because she deserves a Grammy, but this will have to do for no ...
Sidney Peck
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #singer because she deserves a Grammy, but this will have to do for now..
Erik Niel
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because she's a great vocalist who's going to have a great 2012:)!
Deity
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because I love her beautiful voice and endearing personality ♥
Jeff Vinson
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #singer because she has a beautiful voice and is a supersweet person!
Louis Frayser
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because she is a class act as a singer, and a very kind person.
jL
I nominate @GinaZavalis for a Shorty Award in #music because she has a voice to be reckoned with!
with Gina Zavalis
What's your best tweet?
Anything related to my faith, belief in love, & the love of what you are born to do - your God given gifts.
What are six things you could never do without?
Faith, family, love, healthy relationships, working hard, learning something new everyday
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
As a PR & marketing tool for my music and to increase my fan base throughout the world.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
I currently do not have a favorite
Twitter or Facebook?
I prefer Twitter but Facebook is also a much needed tool for marketing & growing your business :)
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Don't have one
What feature should Twitter add?
A way to shorten links on twitter.com :)
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Not sure...
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
"Great" For some reason, I don't like it when I read "Gr8" lol
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Too many to name :)
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Only a few, due to derogatory comments, lies & abuse. As an artist, you have to have a thick skin. They are not worth a second of your energy
Why should we vote for you?
Because I share my God given gifts through my voice & music & hope to evoke emotion & make the listener "feel". To resonate with them.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#ginazavalis ;-)
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Connecting with a user in the UK who publishes a magazine in the UK for Cypriots who live in the UK. My Greek side is from Cyprus :)
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#ginazavalis
How do you make your tweets unique?
I try to let my personality shine as much as possible and post links to my music.
What inspires you to tweet?
Wonderful people I have met who tweet things that resonate with me, just like I hope my voice & music resonates with them.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Nope :)
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Use twitter to meet others who have similar interests, marketing, PR, networking. Stay away from negativity & follow @GinaZavalis ;-)
How long can you go without a tweet?
At most, maybe one day, but I have gone longer. Not good at that!
What question are we not asking here that we should?
You should ask twitter allows profiles who solely exist to bash others. Sad.
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
It's great now! I imagine it can only get better
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Too many to name!
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
Too many to name, but I do like anyone who has a sarcastic sense of humor, like me :)
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it's only used to let others know trivial things. People who don't use Twitter don't realize what a great marketing tool it is.
Why should people follow you?
Because I am an artist who tries her best to connect my belief in love to my audience via my voice & music. To evoke & resonate with them.
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
How do you decide what to tweet?
Depends on what I am promoting at the time, but when you have a music career there is always something to promote :)
Why'd you start tweeting?
To promote and market my music and increase my fan base. It's been an amazing ride.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes. It has done an incredible job in getting my name and music out there.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Use it as a positive approach to marketing, PR & networking as opposed to using twitter for being cruel against others.
How will the world change in the next year?
Who knows. Hopefully it will be better :)
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Bots, spam. Not engaging and interacting with your followers.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Hopefully better than what it is now. I wish people would divide more time between interacting with each other personally & using the web.












