CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Whether you have an account or just hear the little bird chirps in line at the store or in a nearby cubicle, chances are you’ve heard of Twitter.
Twitter is a social networking site that allows people all over the world to share updates about themselves and see updates from others.
Since its introduction at the South by Southwest festival in 2007, Twitter has been swelling in popularity. And social media has caught on globally. Now 19 percent of internet users are flocking to sites like Twitter compared to just 11 percent last year.
Live 5 News caught up with some of the Holy City’s top Tweeters and has the scoop on the social media movement to which Charlestonians are flocking.
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Largely responding to our 2nd monthly Tweetup, Live 5 News has done a piece on the growing impact of social media and micro-blogging, like Twitter in Charleston.
It’s a little scarce on how it’s impacting, but the mere fact that tweetups are now broadcast news worthy speaks of a culture shift.
If you want to hear still more about Twitter in Charleston, check out TheDigitel’s twitter topic page.
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