# Tweet Fame T-Shirts The Twitter '@MeTees' Could Get you Followers By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-10 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-metees References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/) & [atmetees](http://atmetees.com/Home.html) The [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-merch-collection) @MeTee is a new branding and marketing idea to help promote both Twitter and your brand. The [t-shirts and sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt) are custom-made and printed with your Twitter handle or choice of hashtag. Jalin Roze (an up-and-coming hip-hop artist) is using the @MeTees to promote himself, as well as Erin Pace (a model) who is using the tee to promote non-profit organizations. Creative genius Tarik Nally is also using the Twitter @MeTees. **Implications** - Traditionally, t-shirts have been downsized billboards for clothing and athletics companies. This pattern is quickly changing as consumers realize the potential for [personal branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you). Businesses that offer individuals the tools to expand their slice of the public mind space will be very well received by consumers interested in aggrandizing their image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Branding Apparel:** Opportunity for businesses to offer custom-made apparel that promotes personal brands and individual expression. - **Social Media Merchandise:** Rise in demand for merchandise that incorporates social media handles or hashtags, providing businesses with opportunities to market directly to online communities. - **Promotional Tools for Individuals:** Increasing recognition of the power of personal branding creates a market for tools and services that help individuals promote themselves and their causes. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel and Fashion:** Fashion companies can offer personalized branding options on their products, capitalizing on the popularity of self-expression. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Agencies can develop strategies to help individuals and businesses create and promote their personal brand through printed merchandise. - **Social Media and Technology:** Social media platforms and tech companies can explore partnerships with clothing brands to integrate social media handles and hashtags into merchandise, tapping into the online marketing potential. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-merch-collection.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Social Site-Themed Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elon-musk-and-x.md) - [AR Fashion Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternitee-ar-platform.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Next-Gen Graphic Attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-trends-graphic-clothing.md) - [Tech Enthusiast Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-enthusiast.md)