What is your New Year’s Resolution going to be for 2009?
Is this something you actually intend to do, or is it just what you think would be a good idea for a resolution if you through you had any intention of keeping one?
Do good.
Chris Sietsema
Normally I’d say quitting smoking, but I think that’s one of those things where if you make it your New Year’s Resolution, you’ve damned it to failure. So, my resolution this year – one of several – is to find more time for myself.
All work and no play and all that jazz…
Joseph Jaramillo
In 2009 I’m just going to be smoother, less grouchy, in better shape, dressed better… essentially Im going to be a lot cooler than I currently am.
Eric Reid
Get more organized in life, meaning, among other things, doing my laundry more than once every few months (and no, I don’t wear dirty clothes over and over again – I just have too many clothes which allows me to get away with not doing my laundry very often or allows me to shop too often for new clothes!)
Amy Rushia
I’m going to cancel my gym membership and start smoking.
Ashley Duncan
Plain and simple - eat healthier. It’s a no brainer, but I get lazy.
Ellen Stevens
It’s no secret I am a fan of pop culture. I totally rule at pop culture Trivial Pursuit. I watch far too much TV and read way too many gossip rags. Add to that my daily monitoring of People.com, TMZ.com, etc. and you get the drift. Yes, I keep in touch with reality. I follow politics and know what’s going on around the world. But let’s be real, it’s not nearly as fascinating as Britney’s latest meltdown! So for now and into the foreseeable future celebrities will be my passion.
But here’s the thing, celebrities are unapproachable. They have handlers (read: Publicists) who craft their messaging and dictate what they can say. Who hasn’t wanted to feel like they are getting a glimpse into the inner thoughts of their fave celeb? Well for me that has begun to happen, at least I think. More and more celebrities are apparently hitting the micro-blogosphere known as Twitter and can I just say, hell yeah! How rad that I get to see what @THE_REAL_SHAQ has to say! It is always insightful if not perplexing. Of course I also follow @britneyspears who admittedly doesn’t always tweet herself, but does a good job of letting you know who is tweeting on her behalf, good effort Brit. Most recently, I have added @MCHammer to my celebrity tweet following. If that isn’t 2 Legit, I just don’t know what is. Added props to him for following me back. I can only hope that more celebrities jump on this bandwagon and let their fans get up close and personal, Twitter-style. I also, hope they keep it real and tweet for themselves.
All of this celebrity twittering got me thinking. Seems like there might be an interesting parallel between what I want from my celebrity tweeters and what consumers what from brand/marketer tweeters. Give us some insights into your world. Make us feel a part of it. Be approachable. And most importantly, keep it real.
“Food. I’m all about food.”
Eric Kardesh
“Time with family.”
Shannon Pagels
“Time with family.”
Brynne Haack
“Being with family.”
Judi Merrick
“A day to do anything I want. And avoid family. If possible.”
Justin Wilson
“Songs, weather… just the general mood.”
Steve Anderson
“Presents!”
Holly Ringerud
“Christmas lights.”
Ellen Stevens
“When it’s over.”
Chris Sietsema
“Telling everyone I don’t celebrate Christmas.”
Cori Marx, Celebrator of Chanukah
“I hate Christmas. I like it when it’s over.”
Julie Ott
“Bond film marathons on cable TV.”
Eric Reid
“Presents.”
Ruben Munoz
“Not working - napping.”
Debby Hrach
“Food.”
Brian Alig
“Vacation.”
Joseph Jaramillo
“Uh… I only like Thanksgiving.”
William Smith
“I don’t know… uh… family?”
Heather Austin
“The atmosphere, lights, festivites…”
Renee Airo
“Sleeping in and getting drunk on egg nog.”
Paul Peterson
“Christmas music! And real Christmas trees!”
Monique Prehoda
