Comments on: Should Analysts use Twitter? http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/ Jeremiah Owyang discusses how web tools and social media enable companies to connect with customers Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:23:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Top 100 Blog Posts on Twitter « Spotlight Ideas http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-1146394 Top 100 Blog Posts on Twitter « Spotlight Ideas Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:28:18 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-1146394 [...] Should Analysts use Twitter? - Web Strategy by Jermiah – Sep ‘08 [...]

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]]> By: James Governor’s Monkchips » Assymetrical Follow: A Core Web 2.0 Pattern http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-774781 James Governor’s Monkchips » Assymetrical Follow: A Core Web 2.0 Pattern Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:48:37 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-774781 [...] a researcher this kind of function is invaluable. Just imagine the power of Jeremiah Owyang’s twinstant research network of 17,019 [...]

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]]> By: Bharat Mudgal http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-667123 Bharat Mudgal Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:42:40 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-667123 I use twitter as well for my research reports. I have found it as a great tool for this purpose, although I got the hang of it quite late. I have also been using this new similar tool called Fidjit. Read the related article at http://stockmode.com/tech/post/Fidjit-Twitter-but-better.aspx It is quite like twitter with a few add-ons, do check it out. I use twitter as well for my research reports. I have found it as a great tool for this purpose, although I got the hang of it quite late.

I have also been using this new similar tool called Fidjit. Read the related article at http://stockmode.com/tech/post/Fidjit-Twitter-but-better.aspx

It is quite like twitter with a few add-ons, do check it out.

]]> By: Rupesh http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-663254 Rupesh Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:21:11 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-663254 well, it depends upon what you are looking for. say if you take a poll on twitter - "do you like social media?" most of the answers will be yes.. coz that's why they are on twitter. it totally depends upon the subject you want to analyze. well, it depends upon what you are looking for. say if you take a poll on twitter – “do you like social media?” most of the answers will be yes.. coz that’s why they are on twitter.
it totally depends upon the subject you want to analyze.

]]> By: jeremiah_owyang http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-652476 jeremiah_owyang Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:20 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-652476 Thanks Barry, yup, these questions could apply to nearly any role, but I was specific for analysts, as it's not so much competitors as it is 'subjects' Steven, Bryan thanks guys Thanks Barry, yup, these questions could apply to nearly any role, but I was specific for analysts, as it’s not so much competitors as it is ’subjects’

Steven, Bryan thanks guys

]]> By: Bryan Person, LiveWorld http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-652456 Bryan Person, LiveWorld Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:37:41 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-652456 Right on, Steven. If you *only* posted about your research, that'd be OK. But when you give us glimpses of your other interests, that's much more interesting. It certainly does humanize you, and I like that! Right on, Steven. If you *only* posted about your research, that’d be OK. But when you give us glimpses of your other interests, that’s much more interesting. It certainly does humanize you, and I like that!

]]> By: Steven Noble http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-652336 Steven Noble Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:03:03 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-652336 And there's the other reason to use Twitter — analysts are people too. Sure I Twitter to let my network know what I'm working on and encourage them to chime — but that's a conversation that may lead to research; it's not research in itself. The main reason I use Twitter is to share my day with a bunch of people I know, I like and I like to follow. Often, I'm sharing my thoughts about whatever piece of musical esoterica iTunes has randomly thrown my way. This is not consciously strategic, but it's still good for business, as it means I understand the tools, I broaden my relationship with my community of peers, and we stay on each others' radars. And there’s the other reason to use Twitter — analysts are people too.

Sure I Twitter to let my network know what I’m working on and encourage them to chime — but that’s a conversation that may lead to research; it’s not research in itself.

The main reason I use Twitter is to share my day with a bunch of people I know, I like and I like to follow. Often, I’m sharing my thoughts about whatever piece of musical esoterica iTunes has randomly thrown my way. This is not consciously strategic, but it’s still good for business, as it means I understand the tools, I broaden my relationship with my community of peers, and we stay on each others’ radars.

]]> By: Barry Libert http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-652227 Barry Libert Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:47:40 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-652227 Jeremiah, Thanks for the mention and for producing such great content (on your blog and on my Twitter timeline). I really like the scorecard format you just laid out (reminds me of a WE scorecard we have at Mzinga). I'd be interested in seeing folks do similar posts subbing out the word "Analysts" and coming up with their own questions. For example, "Should Moms Use Twitter?" or "Should the President Use Twitter?" I can easily see myself doing a post titled, "Should CEOs Use Twitter" or "Should a Chairman Use Twitter?" The three questions I would ask: 1. Is your competition using microblogging tools? 2. Are your employees using microblogging tools? 3. Do you have a knowledgeable team or resource that can help you use/understand microblogging tools? Thanks again for sharing your insight and for consistently adding value to the community. Best, Barry - @blibert Jeremiah,

Thanks for the mention and for producing such great content (on your blog and on my Twitter timeline).

I really like the scorecard format you just laid out (reminds me of a WE scorecard we have at Mzinga). I’d be interested in seeing folks do similar posts subbing out the word “Analysts” and coming up with their own questions. For example, “Should Moms Use Twitter?” or “Should the President Use Twitter?” I can easily see myself doing a post titled, “Should CEOs Use Twitter” or “Should a Chairman Use Twitter?”

The three questions I would ask:

1. Is your competition using microblogging tools?

2. Are your employees using microblogging tools?

3. Do you have a knowledgeable team or resource that can help you use/understand microblogging tools?

Thanks again for sharing your insight and for consistently adding value to the community.

Best,
Barry – @blibert

]]> By: Bryan Person, LiveWorld http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-652214 Bryan Person, LiveWorld Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:41:39 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-652214 Jeremiah: Some of the analysts I've talked to say Twitter helps keep them informed of industry trends, inform and impact some of their writing and research, and connect them to potential new customers. One analyst I know who's constantly on the road uses Twitter to find relevant industry meetups/events to attend in the cities he's traveling to. --Bryan Person Live World social media evangelist Jeremiah:

Some of the analysts I’ve talked to say Twitter helps keep them informed of industry trends, inform and impact some of their writing and research, and connect them to potential new customers.

One analyst I know who’s constantly on the road uses Twitter to find relevant industry meetups/events to attend in the cities he’s traveling to.

–Bryan Person
Live World social media evangelist

]]> By: jeremiah_owyang http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-651765 jeremiah_owyang Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:13:17 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-651765 Carter I'm sure there are some startups that could help with the technical aspect of this. WaddaYaMean research is hard work? (as I prepare for another 5-6 hour lab, heh) Carter

I’m sure there are some startups that could help with the technical aspect of this. WaddaYaMean research is hard work? (as I prepare for another 5-6 hour lab, heh)

]]> By: Carter Lusher http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-651753 Carter Lusher Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:06:58 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/09/10/should-analysts-use-twitter/#comment-651753 re: "It would be helpful if Carter had another column for the analysts coverage area." Whaddya trying to do, create work for me? ;-> Seriously, maintaining a database of research coverage is very effort intensive. Luckily, companies like ARinsights (in ARchitect) and Tekrati (in Analyst Profiles) provide that. Perhaps at some point I'll be able to do a mash up with our Analyst Twitter Directory and a separate analyst database. Thanks for the link. re: “It would be helpful if Carter had another column for the analysts coverage area.”

Whaddya trying to do, create work for me? ;->

Seriously, maintaining a database of research coverage is very effort intensive. Luckily, companies like ARinsights (in ARchitect) and Tekrati (in Analyst Profiles) provide that. Perhaps at some point I’ll be able to do a mash up with our Analyst Twitter Directory and a separate analyst database.

Thanks for the link.

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