Mostly Technical 72: The Big Tweet
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Mar 4, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of viral tweets and their impact on follower growth, especially in the gaming community. The hosts share personal stories about the nostalgia of playing classic games while connecting it to modern marketing strategies. They tackle the challenges of home repairs, particularly HVAC frustrations, while balancing humor with critical insights. The discussion also ventures into the evolving dynamics of reality TV, as well as the importance of structured creative routines in content production.
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Viral Tweet & EA Open Source
- Aaron's tweet about Red Alert 2 gained millions of impressions and a reply from Elon Musk.
- This led to Electronic Arts open-sourcing the Command & Conquer source code.
Viral Tweets and Followers
- Viral tweets don't always translate to followers, especially if unrelated to usual content.
- However, targeted viral content relevant to one's niche can significantly boost followers.
Content Creation Advice
- Create original content instead of rehashing existing material.
- Go the extra mile to provide unique value, like Isaac French does with his Airbnb threads.