In 2009 social media became a part of our lives. We Tweeted updates and applauded Ashton Kutchner when he overtook CNN in the race to a million followers. We learned of the death of friends on Facebook - and even RSVP’d to funerals organised as a fan site. We became friends with people in Denmark and shared photos with Norwegians. On a mundane level, we alerted family when our kids lost their first tooth - with a YouTube video.
In all, 2009 was the year the genie left the bottle. We’ll never get it back in.
The blog “Capital Gig” has developed a list of the Top 20 Social Media Stories of 2010. I can’t find fault. Is there anything missing? US Airways crashes in Hudson? Got it! United breaks guitars? Already there! Michael Jackson’s death? Of course! And on and on and on - it is worth a careful review - click here.
Take a look. And if you haven’t see the dance entrance to Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz’ wedding, then take 5:09 minutes and watch this video. It will brighten your day. 39 million viewers on YouTube can’t be wrong!
