The Brands That Dominated On Twitter In February

February was a big month for brands on Twitter. From sharing love on Valentine’s Day to winning gold at #PyeongChang18, brands were taking on big calendar moments to connect with their fans.
Apple Music
Apple celebrated Valentine’s Day the way all true BTS fans would like it done – sourcing crowd favourite #BTS tunes from supporters across the world.
Happy Valentine’s Day #BTSArmy! What’s your favorite @bts_bighit track? ?https://t.co/S80cTgSeLF pic.twitter.com/sITHb7hhHV
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) February 14, 2018
7Olympics
Yuzuru Hanyu nabbed the gold medal at the 2018 Olympics. We can’t help but love this ice-skating hero!
111.68 how do you beat that! #JPN Yuzuru Hanyu
Stunning performance, absolutely perfect!#PyeongChang2018 #Olympics #7Olympics pic.twitter.com/hb8NltgOWJ
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) February 16, 2018
Apple
Apple released popular artists like Childish Gambino onto its new Animoji app on the iPhone X. Who doesn’t want to sing along with Donald Glover?
Animoji on iPhone X (feat. Childish Gambino) #AnimojiKaraoke #iPhoneX #ChildishGambino
— Apple (@Apple) January 29, 2018
Optus
Optus hyped up fans with a preview of the Super Bowl LII. Any Eagles fans want to relive the action?
Celebrate the spectacle. Super Bowl LII Eagles vs Patriots. MONDAY 10am AEDT on ESPN with Fetch. Need we say more? pic.twitter.com/UD0NBERGA2
— Optus (@Optus) February 1, 2018
Universal Pictures
The much anticipated Fifty Shades Freed is out! Universal Pictures took the opportunity to further endear the already loved acting couple!
A special relationship on screen and off screen. #FiftyShadesFreed is the perfect end to the perfect franchise pic.twitter.com/9GhdTVioDO
— Universal Pictures (@UniversalPicsAU) February 13, 2018
Emirates
Emirates confirmed to the world its massive investment in the future of airline technology. Good news for any frequent flyers out there.
Today we firmed up our order for 36 @Airbus A380s worth US$16 billion at @WorldGovSummit in Dubai, in the presence of @HHShkMohd, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and @ephilippepm, Prime Minister of France. https://t.co/o3VFKPJPp3 pic.twitter.com/w69FhxHa6X
— Emirates airline (@emirates) February 11, 2018
Melbourne
Melbourne wasn’t just happy with being the happiest – it was also ranked the fourth most exciting city. Coffee anyone?
We’re not only the most liveable city in the world, we’re now officially the happiest. @TimeOutLondon‘s City Life Index has also named us the 4th most exciting city, giving you even more reason to visit: https://t.co/zWvuScNoS2 pic.twitter.com/a7nCsnmtIR
— Melbourne, Australia (@Melbourne) February 1, 2018
NAB
NAB is proudly supporting women of the AFL for the second straight season.
We’re supporting history in the making #AFLW pic.twitter.com/FPZuHKX3Ad
— NAB (@NAB) February 2, 2018
Xbox Australia
Yarrr! Free 14-day pass for Xbox lovers is treasure worth questing for!
Set sail with Sea of Thieves and play other exclusive Xbox games on the day they launch with Xbox Game Pass! Play free for 14 days.
— Xbox Australia (@XboxAustralia) January 28, 2018
Oakley
Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold for her second time during the 2018 Olympics! Oakley shared that golden moment with fans. Que the goosebumps.
When you realize you’ve done it… @MikaelaShiffrin #OneObsession #TeamOakley #HarmonyFade pic.twitter.com/37QZo8BEbx
— Oakley (@oakley) February 15, 2018
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