Today Twitter celebrates 10 years of providing drama, comedy, romance, excitement and a whole host of other emotions in 140 characters or less.
The microblogging service feels as if it has been around for a lot longer, however, having played significant roles in major world events from the London riots and a decade of Superbowls(!) through to the Arab Spring. It’s also been a steadfast provider of news and gossip and the breaking point for many scandals (and much comedy!)For businesses and brands, it’s become a key part of marketing strategy; in fact, it’s been a key driver in the development of digital marketing, as a concept, along with the likes of Facebook. For individuals, it can be inspirational, thought-provoking and just plain fun!Twitter - for ten years of bringing people together, we salute you! Happy birthday!
And in the true spirit of marketing, here's our 'Best of Twitter' PESTLE...
Political
Twitter can be a source of great political insight...
i once ate a camel when I had the hump #askboris @cookywook— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) 14 March 2016
Entertainment
Okay, not strictly part of PESTLE, but Kanye West is just too good to miss out!
Super inspired by my visit to Ikea today , really amazing company… my mind is racing with the possibilities…
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) 9 March 2016
Social
Even chocolate bars have embraced Twitter (and Facebook!)
KITKAT in #FacebookReactions pic.twitter.com/DNAjSUZNtN— KITKAT (@KITKAT) 25 February 2016
Technological
Twitter even allows astronauts to chart their time in space! (Go Tim!)
Thanks Soyuz 46S crew for the fresh fruit…nothing quite like a juicy apple! #Principia pic.twitter.com/cXVUP4LJSy
— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) 20 March 2016
Legal
Who said the Police have to take everything so seriously?
Cow loose on Station Road, Acton Bridge, Northwich, close to a nasty bend. We are doing what we can to get the cow mooooving.— Cheshire Police (@cheshirepolice) 21 March 2016
Environment
And who doesn't like a cute penguin picture every now and then? Although, don't forget the important message behind it!
This heartwarming penguin story made us very happy this week https://t.co/EX2BH0ejB9 #InternationalDayOfHappiness pic.twitter.com/vUypYM6iAp
— Greenpeace (@Greenpeace) 20 March 2016
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