2008: when a pantomime on Twitter made sense

Adam Tinworth
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The Twitter we’ve lost

This era, is sadly over. Could the now deputy leader of the Labour Party play Barron Tweetup today?

The swashbuckling, experimental era of any new medium is not destined to last. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t mourn its passing.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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Adam Tinworth

Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.