Looking for a class to take? Consider taking Social Media for Communicators with @jmgrygiel! Take your #socialmedia to the next level #NHsmc
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) November 15, 2016
This tweet above received 10 engagements! I achieved this level of engagement by drawing in my audience with a question. I tagged the professor and hash tagged a key group, #NHsmc, as well as #socialmedia to expand my audience.
Do you know someone who's been affected by cancer? Consider donating to support @letsfcancer https://t.co/JUYRpTGlvS #fcancer #NHsmc
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) November 9, 2016
This tweet above had 11 engagements because it discussed an issue close to many people’s hearts. Again, I found that asking a question was effective in receiving engagement. I also tagged the key group, letsfcancer, provided a link, and did key hash tags such as #fcancer and #NHsmc to tap into those audiences.
Another day, another #dance practice๐๐ผ#dancerproblems #selfie #NHsmc pic.twitter.com/qwKwusEktf
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) November 1, 2016
This tweet above had 23 engagements! Having a picture really helped expand my level of engagement. Key hash tags like #dance and #selfie also tapped into a wider audience. The use of an emoji here really added to the upbeat and fun tone of this tweet.
For all my #dancing fanatics out there here's #howto do a pirouette! 1: Prep 2. Step up 3. Turn! ๐๐ผ#NHsmc pic.twitter.com/eE0XFFydaL
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) October 26, 2016
This tweet had 113 engagements. This is my tweet with the most engagements because it was a video and I used a key hash tag, #dancing. Because of this hashtag, my tweet was retweeted by a dancing account with thousands of followers.
Only 15 more days until we elect a new #POTUS ๐ฎWho do you think will win the presidential election? ๐บ๐ธ#Election2016 #NHsmc #SUPrez
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) October 25, 2016
This tweet received 49 engagements because polls are an effective way to make my audience engage. I used popular hashtags like #POTUS and #Election2016 to draw in those large audiences, as well as local hashtags, #SUPrez and #NHsmc to draw in the Syracuse University community. It received over 51 votes for this reason. It’s also important to note my use of emojis that help liven up the appearance of the poll.
Study #views brought to you by @SyracuseU Panasci Lounge. What's your favorite study spot #OrangeNation ? #NHsmc ๐ pic.twitter.com/PLm2j5H11J
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) October 18, 2016
I had 18 engagements on this tweet because I played to my main audience on Twitter, Syracuse University students. I tagged Syracuse and hash tagged #orangenation to engage the community. But the main reason this was effective was because I asked a question. I received several responses with people listing their favorite study spot!
When #fall finally shows up to @SyracuseU ๐๐#NHsmc pic.twitter.com/zDvKXVO6gO
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) October 11, 2016
Similar to the las tweet, I had 18 engagements on this one. I drew in the Syracuse Community by tagging them. My photos were vibrant and were enhanced by my use of proper fall emojis.
Should @SAatSU comptroller have redistributed @universityunion funds originally meant for @fettywap? #NHsmchttps://t.co/JV2EQ7zs26
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) October 3, 2016
This tweet received 13 engagements. Again, a poll was a useful way to engage the community. I tapped into an ongoing local controversy by tagging SA, University Union, and Fetty Wap. I also added a link to a story from the Daily Orange to provide viewers with more information.
Ladies and gents she's ready for the debate tonight !!! ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ @braedenvill13 #NHsmc #SUPrez pic.twitter.com/7AUAOz79aF
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) September 26, 2016
This tweet received 28 engagements. It was relevant and fun because it highlighted what was happening that day, the presidential debate. The emojis helped keep the tweet upbeat and patriotic, matching the image. I hash tagged key local groups to give my tweet a wider audience.
UnWINEding after #NHsmc ๐ท pic.twitter.com/5ZMUj1GTbV
— Raychel Renna (@raychelrrenna) September 21, 2016
This tweet had my second most engagements with 59 engagements. This goes to show that videos received the most engagement of all of my tweets. A clever caption, unWINEding, and the use of the wine emoji also helped make this a fun tweet for people to engage with.
Overall, I am proud of my tweets this semester! I went from one follower, to 94, a 930% percent increase. I also went from a Klout score of 0 to a Klout score of 54, a 530% increase.