#YupIAmThatGirl Book Launch Created Global Twitter Frenzy with More than 1 Million Tweets
Twitter is about what’s happening now, where Filipinos find the latest trends and participate on real-time conversation. And that’s what happened during Maine Mendoza’s (@mainedcm) book signing at Trinoma’s Activity Center yesterday. From Trinoma to the Twitter timeline, #AlDubnation celebrated Maine’s achievement and shared outpouring love and support of her #YupIAmThatGirl book launch. There were more than 1 million Tweets related to the book launch from many parts of the world (October 25-26). The conversation peaked at October 26, 6:00pm, with nearly 60,000 Tweets per minute.
Filipino fans, no matter where they are, showed so much excitement and support for Maine. See how the conversation unfolded globally in the heat map below.
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#AlDubnation couldn’t contain their blissful state and shared what’s happening during the book launch on Twitter. Some were fortunate to have their copy signed by the Dubsmash queen while others, though disheartened to have missed the chance to have her sign their books, were still happy and thankful to have the chance to get to know their favorite actress as they flip through the pages of her book. Check out this Twitter Moments for more Tweet reactions from the fans.
Several fans began to get in line hours before the book launch started. But their efforts did not go unnoticed, Maine saw their posts and reminded them to get some rest and food.
The crowd erupted with excitement as Maine entered the venue and greeted her fans. Everyone was happy for Maine knowing that she’s passionate about writing and the book launch is a dream come true for the actress.
Aside from her 4.51 million followers, world-renowned authors also showed their support for Maine and sent Tweets wishing her the best of luck for the book launch.
To find out more about the events that took place during the official book launch of Maine Mendoza’s “Yup, I am that Girl” follow @mainedcm, @SummitBooks, and #YIATGBookLaunch hashtag on Twitter.
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