Social media is a global phenomenon that has changed radically changed communication between people.
10 years ago, who would have ever thought to be able to interact with famous celebrities?
Get in touch with one’s favorite singer or actor might have been a just dream for normal people. Today, .thanks to social media, it is possible. Most famous celebrities are engaged with social media: they have twitter, facebook and instagram accounts and most of them personally control their own accounts.
But, why is it so important for Celebrities to use social media?
Self promotion
Famous celebrities don’t have customers, they have FANS. They use social media to build their own brand by interacting and communicating with their fans. How do they do it?
They post daily status, photos of their daily life as well as videos to keep their followers updated. They share their activities, future projects and any information that their fans may be interested in. Moreover, Celebrities leverage the use of social media by promoting their interests such as their movies if they are actors of their tours if they are singers.
Katy Perry is very engaged in social media, particularly with twitter. In fact, in her California Dreams tour in 2011, fans’ tweets were displayed during her live concert performances to get the audience interacting with the show. Is there a better way to directly interact with your fans??
Read more on Katy Perry social media strategy at: http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/katy-perry-brings-the-twitter-jumbotron-to-her-concerts_b7372
Another famous singer that has been doing pretty well on social media is Lady gaga, also known as the social media monster. She is the first one to top up 10 million fans on facebook and twitter. She currently has more than 67 million of fans on facebook and .. on twitter. “For videos like “Telephone,” “Born This Way,” and “Judas,” fans anxiously waited in front of their computers until the videos were released on YouTube. By revealing on Twitter and Facebook the exact date and time that the video will be released, Gaga is able to get millions of views in a matter of hours“. (http://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/blog/become-social-media-monster-like-lady-gaga/).
Lady Gaga has embraced the social media revolution by creating her own social network called “Little Monsters.com (https://littlemonsters.com/).
This social network allows Lady gaga fans to create and share Lady Gaga content and to interact with other “Little Monsters”.
The social media business
Social media is not just sharing content and interacting with your fans, it’s a real business where you can earn money. Some famous celebrities get paid for each tweet or “sponsored” tweet they post.
The Kardashian’s sisters, as well as being famous for their reality show, have their one clothing store which they advertise on Twitter,Facebook and Instagram. Moreover, occasionally their posts make them earn a lot of money. Kim Kardashian does not disclose her price per tweet but speculations put her price tag at $20,000 per tweet. Her Sister, Khloe gets $13,000 per sponsored tweet.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/30/celebrity-sponsored-tweets_n_3360562.html
Celebrity branding on social media as you’ve pointed out can be extremely lucrative, but it can also be so for relatively unknown individuals too through the use of influencer marketing. With social media anyone can develop their account to amass a huge following and reap the rewards.
It’s fascinating to see how formal wedding guest attire differs between Western and Eastern cultures. Traditional wedding attire in Eastern countries often includes intricate designs, vibrant colors, and unique cultural elements that reflect the values and traditions of the region. In contrast, Western formal wedding guest attire is often more subdued and follows a set of specific dress codes that prioritize elegance and sophistication.
While the differences in attire between the two cultures may seem stark, it can be exciting to explore and appreciate the beauty of both styles. As someone from an Eastern country, it’s understandable to feel curious about the Western formal wedding guest attire and even have a desire to try it someday. I am soo looking forward to the day when I’ll be able to wear this kind of a dress. You can see the dresses we usually were here down below