Much like the social media experiment put forth by @Sweden, Vermont has joined the ranks as the first state in America to create a Twitter handle to be managed directly by the citizens of the state. Called @ThisisVT, the Twitter account was created by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing in an attempt to attract visitors to the state by providing first hand testimonials from the residents themselves. Each week, a new resident will have control over the Twitter account, to tweet as he or she pleases, answer questions, or post personal tweets about his or her life.
Some of this week’s tweets from “This is Vermont” include:
"VT" spelled backwards is "TV." Jus sayin.
— ThisisVT (@THISISVT) July 24, 2012
Being a Vermonter is a lot like being a Slinky. Tell me why, please and thank you.
— ThisisVT (@THISISVT) July 24, 2012
I know, just what the world needs to see, another pic of a red barn in VT. But here's the thing, no 2 r the same. pic.twitter.com/Z0erxs4g
— ThisisVT (@THISISVT) July 24, 2012
@handyslunch So much love. So much good food. So little time.
— ThisisVT (@THISISVT) July 24, 2012
Heard someone on Chruch Street today say that VT should make a play for the Winter Olympics. Where would we hold the downhill?
— ThisisVT (@THISISVT) July 23, 2012
According to Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook, Vermonters love Vermont. “This social media platform offers a tremendous opportunity for Vermonters to showcase their experiences and the Vermont Tourism team aims to share these stories with visitors or those considering relocating to our state.”
Do you think this will turn into another “Sonja” incident, or will residents of Vermont woo travelers into visiting their beloved state?