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Jun 5, 2021
Join Chris Messina, the hashtag inventor; Eric Holthaus, meteorologist and Tomorrow founder; and social media experts Matt Navarra and Martin SFP Bryant in a thrilling dialogue about Twitter's evolving role in the creator economy. They dive into an innovative weather subscription service enhancing accessibility and discuss the complexities of engaging marginalized communities. Topics also include Twitter's new features for collaboration, insights on tech news like Amazon's acquisition of MGM, and the intersection of cryptocurrency with social media.
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ANECDOTE

Hurricane Sandy and Twitter Growth

  • Eric Holthaus worked 18-hour days for 10 days during Hurricane Sandy.
  • His Twitter following grew from 5,000 to 150,000 as a result.
INSIGHT

Tomorrow's Pricing Model

  • Tomorrow's weather services, including newsletters and spaces, will be free.
  • A $10/month subscription grants access to direct Q&A with meteorologists.
ADVICE

Accessing Tomorrow

  • To access Tomorrow's weather services, subscribe to their city-specific newsletters.
  • Paid subscribers get access to ticketed spaces and private Q&A.
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