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Lawmakers on Twitter just trying to connect, cofounder says
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04/03/09 06:43 AM ET
Members of Congress and celebrities use Twitter as a means for communicating more directly with their constituents or fans, one of Twitter's cofounders said Thursday night.
"I think the congressmen and the celebrities are a similar case," Twitter cofounder Biz Stone said during an appearance Thursday night on "The Colbert Report."
Stone cited a deeper connection and message control as an incentive for politicians and celebrities to be on Twitter.
"I think there are a two reasons why they're twittering," Stone explained. "One, I think a lot of celebrities -- not all of them -- find a deeper connection with fans."
Stone added: "I think other celebrities...the appeal there is that not only are they connecting with fans, they're controlling their messaging -- the tabloids aren't."
Watch a video of the interview below:
(Cross-posted at the Briefing Room.)
"I think the congressmen and the celebrities are a similar case," Twitter cofounder Biz Stone said during an appearance Thursday night on "The Colbert Report."
Stone cited a deeper connection and message control as an incentive for politicians and celebrities to be on Twitter.
"I think there are a two reasons why they're twittering," Stone explained. "One, I think a lot of celebrities -- not all of them -- find a deeper connection with fans."
Stone added: "I think other celebrities...the appeal there is that not only are they connecting with fans, they're controlling their messaging -- the tabloids aren't."
Watch a video of the interview below:
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(Cross-posted at the Briefing Room.)
