Journalist Ann Curry Writes the Most Powerful Tweet of the Year
Twitter has picked a post by journalist Ann Curry as the Most Powerful Tweet of 2010. While covering the earthquake in Haiti, Curry wrote: “@usairforce find a way to let Doctors without Borders planes land in Haiti: http://bit.ly/8hYZOK THE most effective at this.”
Other powerful Twitter writers included WhiteHouse, Jonathan Schwartz, and the satirical BPGlobalPR feed. What’s the most powerful publishing tweet you’ve read this year? Share it in the comments for a future post.
Twitter explained the pick: “After the massive 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, Doctors Without Borders flew in a team of physicians to assist the wounded, but they were unable to get clearance to land the plane. Reporter Ann Curry used Twitter to convince the U.S. Air Force to allow the flight to land.”
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Changing things up this year, the Quills have announced their awards a solid month and a half before the actual ceremony, which will take place on October 22 at Jazz @ Lincoln Center and hosted by Ann Curry and Al Roker. For the first time in its three-year history, The Quills will make a limited number of tickets to the awards ceremony and gala reception available for purchase to the public. “We’re delighted with the outstanding works represented in the group of Quills 2007 winners. Now the reading public has an opportunity to vote and we look forward to announcing their selection for 2007 Quills Book of the year on October 22nd,” remarked Gerry Byrne, Chairman of The Quill Awards. Consumers can cast their votes via www.quillsvote.com for “The Book of the Year,” selecting from among the 19 Quill Award winners.
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