{"id":76894,"date":"2015-06-29T12:40:03","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T12:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/?p=76894"},"modified":"2015-07-28T15:09:21","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T15:09:21","slug":"how-brands-used-glastonbury-to-connect-via-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/how-brands-used-glastonbury-to-connect-via-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"How brands used #Glastonbury to connect via social media"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hashtags on Twitter, Facebook competitions and Instagram posts are making it easier for brands to connect with their audience on trending topics and talked-about events. The Glastonbury music festival is a prime example of how brands big and small jumped on the #Glastonbury hashtag to pitch their message to the over 175,000 revellers at the festival as well as people tracking it around the globe.\u00a0<\/span>While music festivals have always been a hub for brand tie-ins and sponsorship, <\/span>the rise of smartphones and social media technology has now made it easier for brands to get in on the hype – for little or no cost.\u00a0<\/span>Below is a look at some of brands that used social media to connect with Glastonbury goers and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Take charge with your EE PowerBar wherever you are. Swap here at #Glastonbury<\/a> and in any EE store today. https:\/\/t.co\/D0Faah2F6X<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 EE (@EE) June 28, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The word has spread fast around #Glastonbury<\/a> this morning @ee<\/a> #eventprofs<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/AN97sOe8lG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Event magazine (@Eventmagazine) June 25, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Hands up if you wish you were here! If your festival fun is still to come… http:\/\/t.co\/lyLFikMtX0<\/a> #Glastonbury<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yR2r2Q8gvL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Amazon.co.uk (@AmazonUK) June 27, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Those at #Glastonbury<\/a> this weekend will tell you: festival packing is THE WORST. Read our festival hacks here: http:\/\/t.co\/iPwMSMKAbe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ASOS (@ASOS) June 26, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Recognise these festival goers? #TateWeather<\/a> predicts glorious sunshine for those going to #Glastonbury<\/a> this weekend pic.twitter.com\/jxtQjoiQ1D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tate (@Tate) June 26, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The best bit of #Glastonbury<\/a> is Block 9. The best bit of Shoreditch is #Dinerama<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/DT7lf3mdXf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Street Feast London (@StreetFeastLDN) June 25, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Not going to #Glastonbury<\/a> and looking to escape for the weekend? Visit our City Breaks page: http:\/\/t.co\/s0HC4OKp49<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8aMOIwPWm9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 easyJet (@easyJet) June 23, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Minilanders have donned wellies & gathered around the Pyramid stage as @GlastoFest<\/a> arrives at the Resort #Glastonbury<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8zjdYtwJU9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LEGOLAND Windsor (@LEGOLANDWindsor) June 22, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n