Twitter Adding Ads to Your Tweets?

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 by Andy Beal

Twitter Adding Ads to Your Tweets?

Lots of buzz this morning surrounding a curious message that appeared at the bottom of Charlie O’Donnell’s Twitter conversation.

Could it be that Twitter is testing users’ reactions to adding small text messages to their Twitter conversations? It certainly looks that way.

Interestingly, the message didn’t appear on the web version of the conversation, only the mobile version. That might suggest the ads could at some point rely on your location to send you geo-targeted, relevant ads. Tell your Twitter followers that you’re heading out to lunch in Raleigh, and the Twitter tip might suggest a restaurant.

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7 comments on “Twitter Adding Ads to Your Tweets?”

twiiter spam Says:

October 9th, 2007 at 11:17 am

it’s not spam… it’s twitter!
Twitter Adding Mobile Advertising to Challenge Google? Says:

October 9th, 2007 at 4:14 pm

[...] Andy Beal looks at an example screen capture of Twitter Tips, which could be an advertising initiative by the company. Could it be that Twitter is testing users’ reactions to adding small text messages to their Twitter conversations? It certainly looks that way. [...]
money maker Says:

October 9th, 2007 at 6:13 pm

i won’t be surprised if ads are added anytime soon

oh well, as long it’s not obstrusive
Referencement Says:

October 10th, 2007 at 8:45 am

Google acquired Jaiku !

Jaiku is the first competitor of Twitter !

1+1=?

Twitter is taking the Advance to exploit the mobile World !!!
Twitter ajoute de la Pub suite à l’acuisition de Jaiku ! « Le Référencement Says:

October 10th, 2007 at 9:03 am

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unTECHy Says:

October 11th, 2007 at 2:32 pm

I think this will be ok as long as it’s not intrusive or annoying.

Keep it at the bottom.
Twitter adding Mobile Ads “Challenge to Google?” Says:

February 12th, 2009 at 8:24 am

[...] Andy Beal looks at an example screen capture of Twitter Tips, which could be an advertising initiative by the company. [...]

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