We’re experiencing a lot of firsts here at TweetReports; first launch, first press coverage, first dance… and it got us thinking back to the days of yore — late 2008 — when our brand monitoring tool was just an idea when we posted our first Tweet. It got us wondering, besides us, what else have some of the world elite, nation’s biggest companies and most recognized brands said with their first tweet?
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First Twitter Messages By World Leading Brands
@jack | First Tweet: 1:02 PM March 26 2006
inviting coworkers
— jack (@jack) March 21, 2006
Ace Hardware
@AceHardware | First Tweet: 7:23 AM Jun 3rd 2009
Welcome to the Ace Hardware Twitterstream! Stop in now thru June 8 for the Live Life Outside Sale
Allstate
@allstate | First Tweet: 3:50 PM Sep 9th 2008
How do u think Gospel Music Heritage Month should be celebrated? http://tinyurl.com/6dnk8r
Amazon
@amazon | First Tweet: 3:07 PM Feb 14th 2009
Follow Amazon Lightning Deals! @amazondeals
American Express
@AmericanExpress | First Tweet: 7:51 AM Nov 9th 2009
Hi everyone, jazzed to be here! We have lots in store & a big surprise today for Cardmember music fans-an event w a rock icon just for you!
BBC
@bbcbreaking | First Tweet: 10:37 AM Apr 22nd 2007
Hostage shot dead at Nasa office: A gunman kills a hostage and himself at Nasa's Johnson Space Center in Texas
Best Buy
@BestBuy | First Tweet: 3:57 PM Jan 28th 2009
We're not posting quite yet, but many of our people are already in here… follow them on Best Buy Connect! http://bit.ly/bestbuy_connect
BMW
@bmwusanews | First Tweet: 12:28 PM Apr 23rd, 2009
This is a test tweet.
Cisco Systems
@CiscoSystems | First Tweet: 12:12 AM Oct 22nd 2008
Technology Enables Retailers to Succeed in Overseas Markets http://tinyurl.com/5ma5hz
Citi
@Citi_Forward | First Tweet: 5:48 AM Feb 27th 2009
New survey on ppl and $$: 82% admitted they can do a better job managing their $. Get tips at http://www.usecreditwisely.com
CNN
@cnn | First Tweet: 1:47 PM Apr 23rd 2008
Shrimp plant likened to medieval fortress http://tinyurl.com/6evvka
Coca-Cola
@CocaCola | First Tweet: 1:33 PM May 28th 2009
RT @Kenth Better than bananas! Zoo uses Coca-Cola to snare escaped gorilla back to habitat http://tinyurl.com/o6n8jk
Comcast
@comcastcares | First Tweet: 6:11 AM Feb 24th 2009
@abdinoor DM her contact information and phone number on the account and we will reach out to her
Dell
@DellOutlet | First Tweet: 6:57 PM Jan 21st, 2008
RT @Kenth Better than bananas! Zoo uses Coca-Cola to snare escaped gorilla back to habitat http://tinyurl.com/o6n8jk
DIRECTV
@DIRECTV | First Tweet: 1:33 PM Jun 4th 2008
As many Twitter users have noticed, you can now program your DIRECTV DVR from your PC or mobile phone: http://tinyurl.com/4m9ejw
Donald Trump
@realDonaldTrump | First Tweet: 1:54 PM May 4th 2009
Be sure to tune in and watch Donald Trump on Late Night with David Letterman as he presents the Top Ten List tonight!
Dunkin’ Donuts
@DunkinDonuts | First Tweet: 9:39 AM Oct 24th 2008
Hello from DD HQ! We’re excited to be here and look forward to talking with you. Dunkin' Beat Starbucks http://tinyurl.com/6x2b7j . Agree?
eBay
@eBay | First Tweet: 7:14 AM Feb 16th 2009
Talk with us @eBayDE (eBay in Germany) and @eBayUK (eBay in the United Kingdom) - we'll be happy to listen to you!
FedEx
@FedexDolores | First Tweet: 9:42 AM Apr 28th 2009
@theGruMfs hi this is FedexDolores, would you like for me to help you?
Ford Motor Company
@Ford | First Tweet: 4:11 PM Oct 13th 2008
Welcome new followers! Looking forward to connecting with you, learning about you, and sharing Ford news along the way.
GE
@ge_reports | First Tweet: 1:19 PM Oct 24th 2008
Update on GE's announcement to access the Commercial Paper Funding Facility www.gereports.com
@google | First Tweet: 4:04 PM Feb 25th 2009
I'm 01100110 01100101 01100101 01101100 01101001 01101110 01100111 00100000 01101100 01110101 01100011 01101011 01111001 00001010
Harley Davidson
@harleydavidson | First Tweet: 11:47 AM Jan 27th, 2009
Check out the New Iron 883™. The latest blacked-out and stripped-down H-D Dark Custom motorcycle starts at just $7,899. h-d.com/darkcustom
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
@HPCorp | First Tweet: 9:57 AM May 12th
HP MediaSmart Connec Windows 7 to be ready for holiday shopping season: Microsoft has finall.. http://tinyurl.com/p2yvu7 SS
Honda
@honda | First Tweet: 12:46 AM Jun 15th 2009
For the latest updates from American Honda please follow @alicia_at_honda.
IBM
@s3n | First Tweet: 3:14 PM Jul 7th 2008
Great article on how to use social networking to reduce email. http://tinyurl.com/5642b6
Intel
@JobsatIntel | First Tweet: 4:27 PM Jul 2nd 2008
Hot Job from Intel Corporation: Graphics Validation Engineer – Req 547026 http://tinyurl.com/3lv263
JetBlue Airways
@JetBlue | First Tweet: 8:59 AM Jul 2nd 2007
Woo-hoo! I am the official airline of Springfield! Aye carumba!
Kmart
@KmartDealsnNews | First Tweet: 3:11 PM Feb 28th, 2009
I'm wondering if people are digging the free shipping on orders over $49...its the last day of the deal
Kodak
@kodakCB | First Tweet: 4:09 PM Apr 29th 2008
There is too much good stuff going on at Kodak to not be tweeting it! So here I go.
Lowes
@Lowes | First Tweet: 4:49 AM Jan 22nd 2009
We're glad to finally be on Twitter. Stay tuned for promotions and home improvement tips brought to you by Lowe's Home Improvement.
March of Dimes
@marchofdimes | First Tweet: 12:05 PM Aug 30th, 2007
Hair removal, including getting your eyebrows done or your bikini line waxed is usually safe during pregnancy
McDonald’s
@Mcdonalds | First Tweet: 2:07 PM Sep 15th 2009
We'll be joining you very soon. Stay tuned.
Mercedes-Benz
@MercedesBenzUK | First Tweet: 10:36 AM Jun 24th 2009
New on Mercedes-Benz.tv: Mixed Tape 27 http://bit.ly/1126TB #mixedtape
Microsoft
@Microsoft | First Tweet: 1:26 PM Jul 6th 2009
MS Research article on Gazelle, the browser operating system concept http://bit.ly/YmxTY & RT: Gazelle Goes on Tour http://bit.ly/214Bt ^SL
Motorola
@motodeals | First Tweet: 10:52 AM Jun 19th 2008
Follow @MotoDeals and save! Direct from Motorola some of the best deals on phones and accessories available anywhere.
National Geographic
@National_Geo | First Tweet: 4:44 AM May 23rd 2008
We're preparing to air Stonehenge Decoded, an all new documentary which tells the story of the ancient yet iconic landmark.
Netflix
@netflix | First Tweet: 11:31 PM Oct 2nd 2008
New York Times
@nytimes | First Tweet: 3:00 PM Oct 20th 2008
NYT NEWS ALERT: Signs of Easing Credit and Talk of Stimulus Buoy Stocks; Dow Gains About 4.6 Percent
Nike
@notofficialnike | First Tweet: 10:51 PM Jul 5th, 2008
Just do it.
Nokia
@nokia | First Tweet: 6:08 AM Jun 4th 2009
Nokia N97 mobile computer to begin selling worldwide in June: Espoo, Finland - The highly anticipated Nokia N97,.. http://u.mavrev.com/7jz4
Pepsi
@Pepsi | First Tweet: 10:18 PM Mar 29th 2009
Hello Tweeps! Let's talk.
Sony PlayStation
@SonyPlayStation | First Tweet: 2:19 PM Feb 12th 2008
we'll be sharing more info here on Sony's whereabouts at GDC08, including updates on our blogger lounge:http://tinyurl.com/27yyoo
Southwest Airlines
@Southwestair | First Tweet: 3:41 PM Jul 2nd 2007
Checking out these great DING! fares through 8pm Central tonight, July 2, 2007!
Starbucks
@Starbucks | First Tweet: 5:22 PM Aug 12th 2008
Welcome to Starbucks Twitter land!
State Farm
Twitter @StateFarm | First Tweet: 8:25 AM Jun 12th, 2008
Interested in helping people? http://www.sfyourstyle.com/
Target
@Target | First Tweet: 11:57 AM Nov 22nd 2009
Hello, Twitterverse! Target here. We've got news and deals to share, and we're looking forward to hearing from you.
The Home Depot
@HomeDepot | First Tweet: 10:18 AM May 16th 2008
Getting ready for big Memorial Day sales next weekend! check it out at www.homedepot.com
Toyota
@Toyota | First Tweet: 11:21 PM Apr 7th 2008
08 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach coming up April 18-20...celeb race should be fun! http://tinyurl.com/68o7tm
United Airlines
@UnitedAirlines | First Tweet: 2:31 PM Mar 18th 2009
@BreonaSmith Thanks for the support. Raised 55 million miles for Amer. Cancer Soc. http://tinyurl.com/cj2xqv
UPS
@UPS_News | First Tweet: 7:05 AM Jan 5th 2009
UPS Extends Relationship with NHRA, http://tinyurl.com/7w2vgo
Walt Disney World
@WaltDisneyWorld | First Tweet: 12:27 AM Jun 24th 2008
@twisney mk, Independence Day Sparkles At Walt Disney World Resort With Star-Spangled Pyrotechnics Performances http://tinyurl.com/4z7pbr
Whole Foods
@wholefoods | First Tweet: 2:38 PM Jun 20th 2008
need help expanding your small, local food producing business? we can help! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/locallygrown/lplp
Zappos
@zappos | First Tweet: 10:00 AM Mar 8th 2008
Special Addition
1st Marriage Proposal Tweet
@CurtButhman proposes to @MarshaCollier during her #custserv Twitter chat
@marshacollier I love you! #WillYouMarryMe <3 #custserv http://t.co/Q9XTIkFd3s
— Curt Buthman (@curtbuthman) May 29, 2013
And, saving the best for last. the CIA’s first tweet.
@CIA | First Tweet: 10:49 AM June 6, 2014
We can neither confirm nor deny that this is our first tweet.
— CIA (@CIA) June 6, 2014
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