#GlobalFinals14: How (and Why) To Use Social Media

Destination Imagination Global Finals is the world’s largest event of its kind. This is NOT the time and place to share where you are at Global Finals. However, even if you don’t have a Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account, you can still monitor what is happening from Globals – even on your cell phone.

If you are there are a seasoned social media user, then its time to engage! Here are 3 sections to help you keep in touch!

Real-time information will be shared from now through and after Global Finals – especially on the @GlobalFinals Twitter handle.

What the Hashtag?

You’ve seen it at the bottom of the TV screen: #IDOL, #TheVoice – these are hashtags. Many social media platforms let you search on hashtags.The official hashtag for Global Finals is #GlobalFinals14. Below are links that will allow you to either follower the Global Finals Twitter Handle, the NH-DI Twitter handle or the GlobalFinals hashtag.

• Click to search Twitter for #GlobalFinals14
• Click to search Facebook for #GlobalFinals14
• Click to see the Twitter feed for the official @GlobalFinals Twitter handle
• A cool general search for all things Global Finals
• Search Instagram

Give me the details: I have a Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account

• Global Finals Twitter Handle  – @GlobalFinals
• Destination Imagination Twitter Handle – @IDODI
• Destination Imagination Facebook Page
• Global Finals Instagram Account – BoxandBall [link]