Based on the comments here and others I have received, it would seem that the most popular idea for August 31st sounds something like Wendy Farrington's comment in the last blog post:
August 31st - We watch 3 episodes that fans vote on from [Season 1] (ed. note: see poll on the right side) ... This will help us trend longer on a standard Monday evening and give [NBC and WB] extra time to try to work out the early [Season 2] episode issue.
The choice we need to make for August 31st is what time we should start the viewings:
1) 6PM ET
2) 7PM ET
3) 8PM ET
4) 9PM ET
The earlier we start, the easier it will be for the east coast and Europeans to join in, but the later we start, the easier it is for the rest of the US and Canada to join in. Starting at the normal time and watching two more episodes would allow us to trend longer but would mean those who watched all three, on the east coast, would be up until 11:45 PM (since each episode is around 43 minutes long without commercials, and figuring for 15 minute breaks in between).
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As for September 7th, I like the idea of organizing another Subway specific day. Make Labor Day a Subway Monday in honor of Chuck (Chuck Me Subway?). Toss in a catchy name for it and we can make it happen. Ideas? Remember to sign your comments if you are posting anonymously so we can credit you for any ideas we use.
As Bethany Actually and Agent Taylor said, we would use that day to push people to @chuckmeout on Twitter, as well as @subwayfreshbuzz.
But the other issue is what we will watch and when we will watch it. The choices are:
A) an all day viewing of Season 1 starting at some undetermined time
B) a 5-episode viewing of Season 1 starting at some undetermined time
C) take the next 3 most favorite episodes in the poll on the right and watch them as we do/did August 31st
D) Put together viewing parties using NBC's Viewing Party feature and watch select season 2 episodes (this is limited to US dwellers and anyone who is crafty)
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So, other than voting in the poll on the right, please put in your comments what time you want the August 31st event to start (the 3-episode viewing) and what option you want for September 7th.
You can also toss in an idea for what we want to call our Subway effort.
Showing posts with label new twitter strategy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new twitter strategy. Show all posts
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
#chuckmeout and the NBC forum issues
First of all, we are using #chuckmeout tomorrow as our hashtag and NOT using #chuckmemondays (please, don't use it).
Second, you can find out what this whole NBC forum issue stuff is about by listening here or reading about it here (worth reading that great blog even if you listen to the podcast).
Spread the word.
Second, you can find out what this whole NBC forum issue stuff is about by listening here or reading about it here (worth reading that great blog even if you listen to the podcast).
Spread the word.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Chuck Me Mondays - New Strategy - Final Selection
The CHUCK fans have spoken and we have a basic idea of where we want to go in the future with this event on Twitter. The fans have selected some form of Chuck Me Out as the new trending topic. So, here are the options (please comment on the one you like the most):
1. Chuck Me Out by itself with no hashtags anywhere in the tweet.
Positives:
No hashtags means Twitter cannot ban the common words. Also, since Chuck has trended on its own for various reasons, we could see that word trend on its own as a worst case scenario. People would click on the trending word and discover we were talking about the TV show.
Negatives:
One extra character used than if it was a hashtag. Fans used to typing in hashtags might forget and limit trending potential. Not instantly recognizable as related to the show.
Example:
Sarah is so pretty in this scene! Chuck Me Out
2. #chuckmeout by itself and no other hashtags.
Positives:
People already used to typing in hashtags should be comfortable with this new tag. It also makes searching for specific tweets easier and relates to the website and Twitter account of the same name. It also promotes NBC's campaign to get people to engage in the show on their site and watch the episodes on their site. It also uses less characters so you can tweet more letters.
Negatives:
Easier for Twitter to ban (if they are doing it) and prevent us from trending.
Example:
Captain Awesome has his shirt off again! #chuckmeout
3. #chuckmeout and Chuck Me Out together.
Positives:
Potential of trending either the hashtag or the non-hashtag term, or both. The word Chuck could trend on its own due to other people using it for non show related purposes. Includes the name of the Twitter account, the web site, and NBC's campaign name.
Negatives:
If the hashtag gets banned, it could mean every tweet using it gets banned, which would include the phrase Chuck Me Out (though, not permanently). This method also uses up more characters and so your messages have less content.
Example:
Morgan should really be with Anna. #chuckmeout chuck me out
Please post your opinions below (anonymous posting is enabled, but that also means each message is moderated for content first). Choose an option and comment on your reasoning. Thank you.
1. Chuck Me Out by itself with no hashtags anywhere in the tweet.
Positives:
No hashtags means Twitter cannot ban the common words. Also, since Chuck has trended on its own for various reasons, we could see that word trend on its own as a worst case scenario. People would click on the trending word and discover we were talking about the TV show.
Negatives:
One extra character used than if it was a hashtag. Fans used to typing in hashtags might forget and limit trending potential. Not instantly recognizable as related to the show.
Example:
Sarah is so pretty in this scene! Chuck Me Out
2. #chuckmeout by itself and no other hashtags.
Positives:
People already used to typing in hashtags should be comfortable with this new tag. It also makes searching for specific tweets easier and relates to the website and Twitter account of the same name. It also promotes NBC's campaign to get people to engage in the show on their site and watch the episodes on their site. It also uses less characters so you can tweet more letters.
Negatives:
Easier for Twitter to ban (if they are doing it) and prevent us from trending.
Example:
Captain Awesome has his shirt off again! #chuckmeout
3. #chuckmeout and Chuck Me Out together.
Positives:
Potential of trending either the hashtag or the non-hashtag term, or both. The word Chuck could trend on its own due to other people using it for non show related purposes. Includes the name of the Twitter account, the web site, and NBC's campaign name.
Negatives:
If the hashtag gets banned, it could mean every tweet using it gets banned, which would include the phrase Chuck Me Out (though, not permanently). This method also uses up more characters and so your messages have less content.
Example:
Morgan should really be with Anna. #chuckmeout chuck me out
Please post your opinions below (anonymous posting is enabled, but that also means each message is moderated for content first). Choose an option and comment on your reasoning. Thank you.
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