The truth behind Follow Friday
A jolly little cartoon just popped up in my Twitter feed (thanks @lewsisshields) making an entertaining point about the Follow Friday phenomenon- namely that nobody ever follows the people suggested in such tweets. But actually I think this kind of misses how Follow Friday is more frequently used today.
December 10th, 2010
Some telecoms examples for today's Follow Friday blog post. Enjoy…
@guyatcarphone – Among generally worthwhile tweets, there are also interesting updates on cellular reception as the network inevitably collapses around the country. A good idea and worth having on the roster just in case. Example Tweet:
Carphone Warehouse customer service alert: Customers in the DG12 postal code area may currently be experiencing loss of GSM and GPRS service
@sevendotzero – Jonathan Jensen, http://www.sevendotzero.com/ The man knows about mobile things. Bit supporter of .tel and worth quizzing on the subject. Tends to be at the forefront of breaking news and speaking to the people involved. Example Tweet:
Good chat this morning about developments in WiFi with @mattcooke & @Nick_Sutton. New @ipass stuff happening with iPhone & Blackberry.
@mobileIP – Another example of a Twitter account accompanied by a great blog, "A Look Inside the Cloud". Really interesting and informed insight into the Telecoms market, goes way beyond the superficial and teaches amateurs like me a thing or two. It's a hidden gem and based on the content, should be on more peoples' radar. Example Tweet:
OFCOM releases first ever UK 3G coverage map … great news if you're a sailor, less so if you're from Norfolk!http://tinyurl.com/md8g9t
September 18th, 2009
A sprinkling of favourites for my first official Follow Friday blog post. Enjoy…
@danworth – Journalistic chap who tweets those interesting thoughts that pop up throughout the day. Also has an interesting blog on things like books, journalism and crisps.
Example Tweet:
In movies most aliens never wear clothes or shoes. Why do we think they will evolve to inter-space travel and yet remain naked?4:14 PM Sep 2nd from web
@brokenbottleboy – Having spent a stolen weekend in Reading with this chap, I can attest that he “knows things”. Expect a regular stream of solid tech content and pay a visit to his tumblr blog for the best use I’ve ever seen of the platform.
Example Tweet:
The Chinese translation of McDonalds’ I’m Lovin It slogan is “I just like it” That’s much nearer my real feelings.about 19 hours ago from twhirl
@AsimQureshi – Fellow AxiCommer downstairs on the consumer team. Regular and jovial comments on tech news with a chirpy slant and the odd football tweet thrown in…
Example Tweet:
Could this be the BEST iPhone advert…ever? http://tr.im/xNgXI think so! (via @thenextweb)about 18 hours ago from web
September 4th, 2009