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What's your best tweet?
Something that is funny, something about T-Rex and short arms...
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Palaeontology, Ancient Civilizations, Biodiversity, Conservation, Earth Sciences and Athropology
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
To share content that furthers our mission and is relevant in the museum world
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Hootsuite, although there are too many to mention
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter, definitely. Although they have different audience so we do both.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
#grumpycat
What feature should Twitter add?
A better video sharing service and not vine...
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Sir David Attenborough, the real one...
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
exhibition, education, conversation
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
No, its all good. We want people to follow us because of the conversation we have...
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Nope, never.
Why should we vote for you?
Because we get back to people, we love two-way conversations and we share great content.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#instaROM, #FNLROM, #ultimatedinos
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
The daily conversations with people and other museums
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#ultimatedinos, #instaROM
How do you make your tweets unique?
Try to be funny and educational, not many museums use humor in their tweets...
What inspires you to tweet?
Our collections, the amazing curatorial research being done around the world and wanting to share that with everyone.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Not yet, haha!
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Share content you are interested in, be fun, original and positive!
How long can you go without a tweet?
A couple of hours...
What question are we not asking here that we should?
These are good!
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
More visual, more photos and videos...
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Can't name just one, other museum who push the envelope!
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
Neil deGrasse Tyson - @neiltyson
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it can sell tickets to programs/events/exhibits at a moments notice...
Why should people follow you?
For fun and educational content, conversations and amazing behind the scenes photos.
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
We mostly follow other museums and they are all one of a kind!
How do you decide what to tweet?
We look for content that is timely, interesting, fun and educational. Also, as long as it furthers our mission it is all good!
How do you use social media to motivate yourself or others to live a healthier life?
@GreenROM talks about the environment and biodiversity...
How has social media helped bring your family closer together and #keepgoodgoing?
Our family is our community. By focusing on the conversation we have with our community we feel we have come closer together.
Why'd you start tweeting?
To have conversations with people, to share our content, collections, research with the world.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes, work hours are now 24/7
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
How will the world change in the next year?
Hmmm, hopefully for the better!
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
A retweet with your handle in the original message so that it shows up twice
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Hopefully more peaceful and on our way to being more in harmony with our environment
Most recent nominations for Royal Ontario Museum
Steph C Daudlin
@stephmodernized
I endorse @ROMtoronto in the Shorty category #museum because...they are informative and deserving
Taylor Pawsey
@Tpawsey
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because since moving here their tweets have enticed two visits
Mischa Mueller
@mischamueller
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because of the amazing stories and discoveries being shared.
Rosemary Mantini
@RosemaryMantini
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because it always offers a truly inspiring & awesome experience.
Kirstin Brink
@kirstisaur
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because what other museum displays dinosaurs in a giant crystal?
High Heeled Life
@HighHeeledLife1
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because...it gives a look at what came before us.
Richard Lefebvre
@rlefebvre
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because...it's the best museum in the world!
ROM Palaeontology
@ROMPalaeo
I nominate @ROMToronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because of #Parasaurolophus walkeri, @ROMToronto's most famous object
Rahim Moosa
@rmoosa
I nominate @ROMToronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because they have embraced digital and tweet about great events!
David Evans
@DavidEvans_ROM
I nominate @ROMToronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because of the dedicated grad students, technicians, and volunteers of @ROMPalaeo
Kelly McKenzie
@kellymckenzie
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because they care so much about their online fans & patrons.
Hillary Maynard
@HillMaynard
I nominate @ROMToronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because they throw the greatest party in the city!
Kimberly G. Smith
@kgsmith530
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because...ROM is great at engaging its online audiences!
Anne Botman
@nature_ab
Nice! MT @thatseamstress: nominate @romtoronto for Shorty Award in #museum because have learned something new every day
Chelsea O.
@thatseamstress
I nominate @ROMToronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because I have learned something new from them every single day
Jonathan Spence
@CMGjonathan
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because... #dinosaurs rock, funny tweets cause they have claws
Martha Henderson
@mmlhenderson
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because twitter is the best way to keep up to date on all that the
Michael Chan
@Michael_KC_Chan
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because the ROM inspires discovery and learning online.
Janet Carding
@janetcarding
I nominate @ROMToronto for a Shorty Award in #museum - a great example of using social media to build community!
B Smith
@bsmithparis
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum b/c they promote art, science, natural history & world cultures.
Matthew Church
@mchurch186
I nominate @ROMtoronto for a Shorty Award in #museum because... I love what they do and how they are evolving!
