What a difference a day makes? In just a few short hours the Derry/Londonderry City of Culture Bid 2013 has exploded across social media.
The good people of this country have embraced the cause and I do believe we are witnessing the first truly organic, citizen-driven, social media campaign in Northern Ireland.
The message that the Maiden City should be recognised for this prestigious honour has been championed by the people of Derry and beyond. They have taken their passion online and it appears to have gone viral.
Facebook users showed their support by changing their profile pictures to the Derry 2013 logo.
Then came the Tweeters. Twitter avatars adopted the same logo and last night a Derry blogger created a Derry City of Culture Twibbon, an icon overlaying the profile avatar.
With more fans than the other finalists, Facebook is alive with chatter about the cause and on Twitter the #derry2013 hashtag is being added to tweets. Others are registering their support on the Derry/Londonderry City of Culture website as well.
The Derry/Londonderry City of Culture 2013 bid is now in the hands of the people.
We wish Derry/Londonderry the best of luck in their endeavour to win the UK City of Culture 2013 bid. We hope our fellow citizens continue to show their support for the bid.
Is this civic explosion of passion the element needed to push Derry ahead of its competitors and win the bid?
Get involved…..
Change your Facebook or Twitter profile pic.
Add a Twibbon to your Twitter avatar.
Add this badge to your website.
Register your support on the Derry/Londonderry City of Culture website.
