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# Tweet-Based Portfolios
TweetFolio Twitter Cards Provide a Quick Snapshot of Creative Work

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-24 | Social Media
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-cards
References: [thephillyegotist](http://www.thephillyegotist.com/news/national/2014/may/22/twitter-and-adc-launch-tweetfolio) & [portfolionight](http://portfolionight.com/tweetfolio/)

Taking advantage of the fairly new [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-tweet-tiles) cards feature that allows users to share multiple photos in a single tweet, the ADC Global Network (Art Directors Club) teamed up with Twitter to introduce the 'TweetFolio.'

TweetFolios were created specifically created for the [Portfolio Night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-showcase) event, where creatives could be reviewed and recruited for their work. Setting up a TweetFolio involves inputting more information that can normally be sent in the form of a tweet, but this gives creative directors the option to expand the tweet and learn more, look at multiple photos or follow a link to see more of the creative's work, such as on a [personal site or one like Behance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers).

The Portfolio Night event has now ended, but TweetFolios will continue to live on as Portfolio Cards.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Tweet-based Portfolios:** Utilizing Twitter cards to showcase creative work, providing a quick and visually appealing snapshot for potential recruiters.
- **Expanded Tweet Content:** Expanding the limitations of a tweet by incorporating more information, photos, and links, enabling creative directors to gain deeper insights into a creative's work.
- **Event-specific Portfolios:** Creating portfolios tailored for specific events or occasions, allowing creatives to showcase their work in a way that is relevant to the specific audience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertising and marketing agencies to utilize TweetFolios as a unique and engaging tool for showcasing client work and attracting new talent.
- **Creative Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creatives, providing them with a dynamic and visually appealing platform to showcase their work and attract potential employers or clients.
- **Social Media Platforms:** Opportunity for social media platforms like Twitter to enhance their offerings and attract creatives by providing features specifically designed for showcasing portfolios and creative work.

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