I don’t know if this is the only planned TweetUp for the Cattle Industry Convention but it’s the only one I got invited to. What do you think about this? Are cattle farmers social or what?
Step aside, computers. An in-person “tweet up” is planned for all those attending the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention, held Feb. 1-4 in Nashville, Tenn.
The American Angus Association®, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) and Angus Productions, Inc. (API) will host the event for their Twitter followers and others who would like to learn more about online communications.
“The social media world allows us to connect with others in seconds, but very rarely do we get to visit with them in person,” says Jena Thompson, Association assistant director of public relations. “This is a perfect opportunity to get to know your virtual friends.”
Attendees will have a chance to meet and share more than Twitter’s 140 characters, while in a social setting at the trade show. The gathering is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Angus booths, 1062, during the NCBA Trade Show Welcome Reception.
“The ‘tweet up’ is also a great event for those who do not have Twitter accounts,” says Laura Nelson, Certified Angus Beef LLC industry information specialist. “If you’re interested in learning the ropes, stop by and we can help get you started.”
For more details or questions, follow the Association, CAB and API using the following Twitter handles, respectively: @AngusAssoc, @BlackInkBasics and @ABBeditor.
As of right now there are 49 tweeps signed up with 9 saying maybe. Go on over to the FB event page and let ’em know you plan to attend. You can follow coverage of the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show via Twitter using the official hashtag: #CIC12