Some Celebrities Sure Like Twitter
Because of Twitter and the celebrities that use it, the word “tweeting” is no longer synonymous with birdsong.
Twitter is a social media powerhouse that has climbed the popularity ranks due to people of all walks of life sharing and following tweets. So, why is it particularly popular with celebrities and which famous names have the most followers?
The Top 5 of Twitter
Considering there are more than 550 million active Twitter users, it’s no wonder celebrity tweets gain a ton of attention. Getting more and more followers with every 140-character tweet they make, which celebrities are at the top of the Twitter chart?
1. Justin Bieber – That’s right, Bieber Nation takes the top spot with just under 40 million followers. Since Justin joined Twitter 4 years ago, he has received an average of 32,000 followers a day. That’s some major tweeting.
2. Lady Gaga – A close second in the Twitter race is Lady Gaga with 37 million followers. That breaks down to an average of 25,000 followers going Gaga each day since she joined over 5 years ago. Since then, she has made roughly 2,600 tweets.
3. Katy Perry – Pop star Katy Perry makes the top 3 with just over 36 million Twitter followers. Considering she has made 4,500 tweets since she joined the social media craze 4 years ago, that comes out to 7,900 followers for every tweet.
4. Barack Obama – President Obama is tweeting his way through his second term as President of the United States with 31 million active followers. In fact, although he’s busy running the country, he still receives over 30,000 new followers a day.
5. Rihanna – Music artist Rihanna is the 4th musician out of the top 5 that are leading the Twitter charts. With 29 million followers and counting, Rihanna receives 10,000 new followers each and every day.
Twitter and Celebrities: Mutually Beneficial
Sure, one tweet puts most celebrities in the spotlight for days on end, but what else do celebrities have to gain from Twitter other than being able to speak their minds in an open forum?
The Fan Connection – Unlike fan websites and fan mail, Twitter connects celebrities to millions of their fans in real time with just one tweet. And, staying connected with fans is crucial for celebrities. Not only is a celebrity’s fan base directly connected to their success, but most celebrities care about their fans and want to keep them updated.
Celebrity Causes – Many celebrities run charities or are connected with important world issues and other causes. What better way to inform people about a cause or raise money for a charity by tweeting it to millions? Celebrities do just that everyday.
Tweeting for Profit – When a celebrity simply exclaims how much they love a certain product in a tweet, they aren’t just letting the masses know which brands they like, they’re making thousands of dollars in brand advertisements.
As the number of active users keeps growing, so will Twitter’s popularity with celebrities. So, tweet away and see if you can reach celebrity status.
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About the Author: Adam Groff is a freelance writer and creator of content. He writes on a variety of topics including personal health, loans from billfloat, and social media empires.
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