The Power of @twitter ◊ Resistance is Futile
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
While there are many people who are still against social networking, *bbm confused face* I’m a huge fan. Being on Twitter for close to a year and a half has helped me spark new friendships, solidify others, establish my online brand and make great connections. Case in point, my friend @jayfierce saw a tweet from @AdrienField, the fashion market editor for Vibe Magazine who needed an assistant for a Miami video shoot. He immediately thought of me and started to blow my phone up.
After three attempts, @jayfierce was finally able to reach me. What can I say; I’m a busy man! He informed me about the opportunity and provided the contact information. After doing my research, I sent @AdrienField an e-mail expressing my interest in working with him if he felt my skill set matched his need. He replied, “You might be over qualified given your portfolio, but I would love to have you on set.” And I exclaimed, “As long as I’m not getting the crew coffee and doughnuts, I’m down.” I know @AdrienField was probably thinking, #ohyoufancyhuh, lol.
At any rate, after a few more e-mail exchanges, I found out I would work with him styling the six featured girls in Trey Songz’s newest smash hit, Bottoms Up featuring Nicki Minaj, as well as Trey’s new single, Can’t Be Friends. Can you say, “Excited much?!?!” All I could do was thank the Lord above for continuously blessing me with these opportunities … oh, and @twitter too.
Video shoots are a laborious process. Some can span over two days and there’s a lot, I mean, A LOT of waiting between sets. However, when you see the final product, it’s almost always worth it.
Check out the season finale of Trey Songz: My Moment tonight on BET, 10 p.m. ET/9 CT, where you can see behind the scenes footage of Bottoms Up. View the full video below; the girls look quite delectable if I do say so myself! #YUUUUUUP
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#salute
That is a great look and I can speak from expereince too on how Twitter can boost careers and create new opportunities for people. This is a great blog post and it definitely hit home. Hopefully, others utilize Twitter for more than a soapbox…
Good job Bro! Congrats on the blessings.
congrats on the great opportunity! i’m sure more opportunities like that will soon follow.
I worry about people that dont tweet! I mean, are they still rocking hi-top fades too?! It’s rapidly become more uselful to me that FB ever was
I am so proud of you @apuje!! You gave me my first lessons in tweeting a little over a year ago, now I’m a certified tweeter! And I owe it all to you
Honestly, I love all social media, especially @twitter, it’s been really instrumental to the work of @DivasMPH in the community! <– [follow us!] #socialmediarocks
XOXO,
@miss_madie
Congrats on all the good work Bro! May continued success come your way!
And @twitter is OKAY….LOL!
Congrats on that bro! Im glad that your dreams are truly becoming a reality!!!
I was initially a Twitter doubter. Did not understand the appeal. Now, I have seen the light (Hallelujah)! Especially for business people, like yourself. Congratulations on your recent assignment! Hopefully, more will come your way.
Congrats!
**leaves Post-It note** Dear Apuje, Curtis was here. That’s all.
Oh by the way…CONGRATS, LB!!
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#okbye
Congratulations Mr. Kalu on this amazing project. I am so blessed to have friends and FamilE! like you and it’s great to see fellow young urban “professionals” truly following their dreams! Keep rockin it!
Great job bro, I’m happy to see the blessings poor out to young professionals like youself. You inspire me to keep going and keep praying. Congrats!!! B-)
wow freakin amazin Apuje!!!! congrats and i know many more BIG opportunities will be coming ur way #Amen yeaaaa <~trigga's voice
Apuje, I remember you telling me about this shoot. Social networking is such a powerful tool… great post!
Very enlightening and beneficial to someone whose been out of the circuit for a long time.
-Murk
I too, can attest the the usefulness of social networking in building business and creating new opportunities. But we must remember that even when opportunities are present, we must be prepared to take advantage…Your skill proved you were! Congrats and as always, I am so very proud of you! xoxoxo
This is so true Apuje! I started an intense Internet campaign last year&it has helped my buisness tremendously. FB&Twitter has exsposed my work to alot of ppl all over the world. I also have made new connections with other barbers that I follow so we have a cool camaraderie which is great