Shorty Awards Highlights

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The case
for Ipswich Ice Hockey

The Shorty Interview
with Ipswich Ice Hockey

What's your best tweet?
Every tweet is our best! Never do bad ones!
What are six things you could never do without?
Hockey, hockey, hockey...
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Tweet interesting information and stuff people want to hear...
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Gotta be the official one!
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter! No wait...Facebook! Oh, can't we have both?
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Every trend is different, but often trending topics are just rubbish! You get a few gems though #religiousbandnames...
What feature should Twitter add?
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
What, some people don't have twitter? Why not?
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Ah we like to use...'proper' English!
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
You! Yes, you reading this!
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Why should we vote for you?
Because we've worked hard for nearly 2 years with nothing to really show for it. It'd be great just to get recognized!
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
Ipswich Ice Hockey - make it happen! :D
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
We've made connections with the majority of British ice hockey players!
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
How do you make your tweets unique?
Make them interesting and don't go off topic...too much...
What inspires you to tweet?
That people read them, and take time out to talk to us back! It's great to have such fantastic support
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Just tweet whatever is on your mind. Doesn't matter what it is, there's someone that will find it interesting
How long can you go without a tweet?
What question are we not asking here that we should?
Who would you like to see win????
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
The ability to have tailored-trends!
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
So many great pioneers of twitter, its hard to just name one!
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
We couldn't be seen to have favorites...
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it promotes violence! It can be used as a force for good!
Why should people follow you?
To support a fantastic cause to improve not only the town of Ipswich, but British ice hockey in general!
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
Can't have favorites yknow!
How do you decide what to tweet?
Whatever is on our mind!
How do you use social media to motivate yourself or others to live a healthier life?
Get out and play hockey, or just get some time on the ice! It's great exercise!
How has social media helped bring your family closer together and #keepgoodgoing?
Its bought our family of fans closer together, that's for sure!
Why'd you start tweeting?
So people could talk to us without having to email or phone. We'll always try and reply!
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes! It's let us talk and communicate with fans like nothing else! We get to hear what you think 24/7...
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
How will the world change in the next year?
Well hopefully there will be an ice hockey team in Ipswich!
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Hashtagging everything...
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
With an ice hockey team in Ipswich, so much better!

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Most recent nominations
for Ipswich Ice Hockey

Matthew Frost
Matthew Frost @MattFrost216
I nominate @ipswichhockey for a Shorty Award in #uk because...they're the best
Ipswich Ice Hockey
Ipswich Ice Hockey @IpswichHockey
I nominate @ipswichhockey for a Shorty Award in #hockey because...we really deserve to win!
Matthew Frost
Matthew Frost @MattFrost216
I nominate @ipswichhockey for a Shorty Award in #hockey because...they've worked hard and deserve it!