prprof_mv @rdfrench I've met more people & PR thought leaders than I could've imagined. And I'm shy. So: networking, learning, friendships. about 1 hour ago from twitterrific in reply to rdfrench
	liz126 @rdfrench i follow PR/social media professionals to stay up-to-date on the field. plus what @Tolu said. and it's fun! about 1 hour ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	amberhutchins @rdfrench ack, I'm always too late to help you out! I started using Twitter as a way to learn more about social media-- learn by doing! about 1 hour ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	BarbaraNixon @rdfrench It's worth exporting the tweets about the value of Twitter - or making some screen captures -- and adding them to a blog! about 1 hour ago from TweetDeck in reply to rdfrench
	xmasonmars @rdfrench twitter lets me keep up with all my spread-out friends. no matter where i go, twitter keeps them with me. war eagle! about 1 hour ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	lindseydurrell @rdfrench Network w/ people whom you wouldn't meet in person (esp. in AK, this is important!) Up blog traffic, get a job, counsel clients... about 1 hour ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	allisonwatkins @rdfrench I use twitter to learn about social networking as well as meet other PR practioners, keep up with the news, and maybe find a job about 1 hour ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	allisonpcates @rdfrench Connects me with my industry (thanks Robert). I now have a nationwide group of other mom's/friends who tweet. Networking Galore! about 1 hour ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	anlugonz @rdfrench Or you can look for experts or contacts on particular news stories... about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	SKYoos @rdfrench @kbodnar32 had a great blog post about why to use twitter- maybe you could pass that along to your students http://bit.ly/KV1dc about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	anlugonz @rdfrench You can follow people's views on an event (pe a presidential debate) as it happens! about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	TheDick @rdfrench Tool? No. It's a toy. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	NBCSquire @rdfrench to build relationships through conversation that allow people to connect to us and offer insight on delivering a better product. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	riethja @rdfrench I use Twitter because, as a PR practitioner, I need to know how use this stuff before my clients ask me about it! about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	nicolemw @rdfrench To connect with a greater PR / Tech / Media community. Twitter offers a platform to reach many key contacts all at once! about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	Debalobo @rdfrench as a student, twitter allows me to network as well as stay updated with my profs, friends, and companies I follow about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	MargieNewman @rdfrench Oh! and War Damn Eagle. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	DR4WARD @rdfrench Thanks to Twitter I'm personally networked to global pros daily. I met @rdfrench on Twitter. 100 of my students using it at FSU about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	ericasmith @rdfrench It's an incredible source of information. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	MargieNewman @rdfrench I use twitter to follow PR pros and to alert folks to my blog posts. Plus, it's fun to share ridiculous thoughts with strangers. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	aubiematt @rdfrench I have also had people from twitter show up to events with little planning because I announced an open invitation. about 2 hours ago from txt in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench last one... and, of course, to help you out when you forget to prepare a proper lesson for class... ;) about 2 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	DR4WARD @rdfrench I learn new ideas,news, information, tools,etc. on Twitter stream. Where else would I get this info? How would I keep up without? about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	marymetcalf @rdfrench gives me the most up to date industry news... sometimes straight from the horses mouth about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	BarbaraNixon @rdfrench I use Twitter to connect with PR practitioners and thought leaders . . . and in turn, connect them to my students. War Eagle! about 2 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to rdfrench
	mabrugnolo @rdfrench Twitter helps me to follow the steps of my network roll. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	aubiematt @rdfrench I heard about earthquakes in LA before CNN talked about earthquakes in LA. about 2 hours ago from txt in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench friends all over the world. helps me 'know' what they are doing and thinking without having to wait for emails that is too long about 2 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	conniereece @rdfrench Twitter is source of news/info; new clients have found me here; meet interesting ppl; part of marketing for my biz; and it's fun! about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	Tolu @rdfrench I use it to get answers to quick questions I have. AP questions and such... about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	Everyydayy @rdfrench How would you like us to convince them? I love twitter. I've met so many people through twitter that have opened doors for me. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	erictatro @rdfrench: Very useful! News breaks first via Twitter. Also great way to ask questions/advice from large group of diverse people. :) about 2 hours ago from BeTwittered in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench to know what they are doing in class, breaking news, live updates, random thoughts etc about 2 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	MonFineis @rdfrench Tell them I've gotten internship offers! Hello from MSU :) about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	SocialTNT @rdfrench Twitter help me share my ideas abt industry topics to create a "living portfolio on my thoughts. I also learn from others. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	Tolu @rdfrench Twitter is great for keeping up with professionals you meet. I should know, I'm a student. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	conniereece @rdfrench Got to spend a day behind the scenes w/ NBC White House crew because I was friends w/ @newmediajim. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	LPT @rdfrench - twitter has become my news aggregator - keeps me up on all the latest. It's also introduced me to some great people! about 2 hours ago from TweetBar in reply to rdfrench
	jhirsch @rdfrench Increasingly, news is breaking on Twitter before anywhere else. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	fieldsteven @rdfrench: It helps me connect with colleagues and friends. Quickly and easily. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	DR4WARD @rdfrench I use Twitter to learn, share, create, work & network. My students are using it and Google Docs/Gmail to manage group work. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	Jason_WCMH @rdfrench To gather information from the community to build news stories. about 2 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	mat1583 @rdfrench Not sure, but I'm being robbed. Is this different than stealing? I didn't authorize them to use my money to fix irresponsibility. about 7 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	jonathan4au @rdfrench You're not alone in thinking that there's a lot of tap dancing going on in this whole debacle. about 8 hours ago from twhirl in reply to rdfrench
	kbuczko @rdfrench Yes! about 8 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	lawremc @rdfrench u going to stand in puddles of light like Rod Serling while the theme plays? about 9 hours ago from twhirl in reply to rdfrench
	prprof_mv @rdfrench thank you for adding yourself to the list of twitter profs! http://bit.ly/2KWlgk about 20 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to rdfrench
	StaciStringer @rdfrench I remember the day @kmatthews did that for our Advanced PR writing class! I think she regretted it cuz we tweeted during class! about 22 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	krisTK @rdfrench Twitter offers me insight into the everyday activities and thoughts of those I follow -- colleagues, friends, thoughtleaders. about 23 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	aubiematt @rdfrench with enough people, twitter is crowdsourcing at it's best! about 23 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	mdiffee @rdfrench aw, man! i missed it! maybe i'll catch the next class :) about 23 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	billhandy @rdfrench our pleasure. Please also let your class know we think very highly of you and all your work. about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to rdfrench
	megansoto @rdfrench there's a nice mention here: http://tinyurl.com/4583o5 about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	megansoto @rdfrench I was recruited/hired when I tweeted about one of my agency's clients and got their attention. Linking to my blog helped too! :) about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	terileavens @rdfrench does that make sense? I use it to make plans w/ friends, keep in touch w/ people, and know what's happening in the world. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	NatalieKeiko @rdfrench Twitter is an effective social networking tool and a great way to stay connected with people in real time. Hi class!!! :-) about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench and me saying hi to them - they would never have known... about 24 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	GingerCM @rdfrench: I use Twitter to communicate with students in my PRAdmin class, and to communicate with other PR profs like you! about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	terileavens @rdfrench twitter is good b/c it forces me to think simple, so, it forces my thoughts to be conveyed in a way people will understand about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench last one. people breaking news at events with insights when you can't be there. E.g. inside notes on campaigns, launch of new iPod about 24 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	markgr @rdfrench It's great. This summer I saw the light regarding Twitter. See http://tinyurl.com/3p8zed about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	billhandy @rdfrench landed media interview for my small bus & just let my PR students know they are off the hook for an in class assig due tomorrow. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench and building diverse networks of people you'll never meet but can leanr from and share insights and new developments about 24 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	JenniferRyan @rdfrench I also like that twitter is real time and it is extremely easy to use. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	jonathan4au @rdfrench: Twitter is great for keeping up and sharing with distant (or local) colleagues and friends. Its informal and casual. about 24 hours ago from txt in reply to rdfrench
	AngryAfrican @rdfrench the challenge of saying something meaningful in 14? characters. not for politicians. about 24 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	bahoo @rdfrench Twitter's a fun way to keep up with friends and colleagues while pretending to do work. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	JenniferRyan @rdfrench Twitter lets me communicate with people across the nation and even the globe quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	HollyGrande @rdfrench Twitter is a great tool to connect with professionals, peers. My tweeps include leaders at firms like Edelman and Porter Novelli. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	PRjobs @rdfrench Twitter is great! I use it to keep up w/ interesting news and connect with my candidates and clients. It could land you a job. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	JenniferRyan @rdfrench Love twitter! It keeps me close to friends and coworkers, instantly. about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	bwdumars @rdfrench I use twitter to keep up with professional contacts, friends and discussions about our brands - I also subscribe to news services about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	vargasl @rdfrench twitter is extraordinary for communicating valuable tidbits of info = attention grabbing. News release in 140 characters. about 24 hours ago from txt in reply to rdfrench
	StaciStringer @rdfrench as a recent grad Twitter has opened multiple doors and opportunities for me! and its addicting! about 24 hours ago from web in reply to rdfrench
	leahjones @rdfrench global water cooler and digital cocktail party. i love it about 24 hours ago from mobile web in reply to rdfrench
	allanschoenberg Sorry to chime in late. I use it for CME/CBOT/NYMEX to update customers/reporters. I also follow reporters/media. And of course I network. about 7 hours ago
	MLPallan it's a great networking tool! about 7 hours ago
	joshmorton Because it's a great tool for networking and staying in touch, not to mention that it is actually begining to break news! about 8 hours ago