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with Shani Sammons

Shani Sammons
Shani Sammons needs your nomination for a Shorty Award!
Run a boutique music marketing agency, @SSMarketingGrp. Former Digital Manager for duo, @Sugarlandmusic. Clients: @ATLVox, @MandyGawley @Attwatermusic, etc.
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What's your best tweet?
Some woman just did a jazz dance at the Miss America pageant. No, I am not "watching" it. Its on at the Thai place. #Notcool
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What are six things you could never do without?
Twitter, my throw back Nikes, my G-shock watch, good wine, travel, time to myself
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How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Share when I update my blog, answer customer service or opinions of the brands I represent, comment back to folks.
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What's your favorite Twitter app?
So many of them, I cannot decide.
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Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter
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What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Pants on the ground
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What feature should Twitter add?
Tell you who unfollows you. :)
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Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
President Obama
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What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
reponsibility, Sugarland, Shani Sammons
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Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
No, not really. I want folks to follow me if they want to and if they like my content.
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Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Yes, because the person was negative and a bad role model for social media marketers. Some folks are just jerks. :)
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Why should we vote for you?
I'd like to win this award because I am passionate about what I do, I care about our fans and I work hard everyday to make them happy.
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Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#HurricaineinHaitiisadream
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Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#ShaniSammons :)
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How do you make your tweets unique?
Create twitpics, show live shows via twitter video or pics, show humor, get back to people asap.
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What inspires you to tweet?
My passion for my career, the fans I take care of and music industry
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Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Nope...I try to be aware of that one for sure... its like calling someone too much.
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140 characters of advice for a new user?
Be unique but be yourself. Don't tell us what you are doing every minute.
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How long can you go without a tweet?
2 hours
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What question are we not asking here that we should?
Why are you worthy of a Shorty Award? :)
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Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Kylie Briant, love her creativity and humor.
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Why'd you start tweeting?
To be able to respond to customers, learn more about social media, engage with fans of Sugarland-the band I work with.
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Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Somewhat. It has helped me keep my finger on the pulse of social media trends trends & keep up w/ Sugarland fans and customer service.
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What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Share valuable info instead of telling me what about their day at school, work, home.
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How will the world change in the next year?
More digital everything. Customer service will become even more important as online reputations will be at risk if not handled right.
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What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Even more fast paced, much more digital
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