Dr. Jim Barry of the Edu-Tainment Social Content Marketing blog has put together a list of the top social media influencers (with yours truly on it!). The good Doctor has written up a fascinating, detailed post on the 4 archetypes of these influencers, describing the traits and types of influence they have in the industry, including:
- Educators – provide help and insight
- Coaches – engage and assist (you’ll find me here!)
- Entertainers – engage and inspire
- Charismatics – provide insight and inspiration
It’s a great list and the article is a must read. I really appreciate that I’m listed as a coach. I don’t think of myself as a thought leader in the industry, but I think I’m an honest practitioner and provide a blog that helps marketers discover new tools and methodologies for improving their craft. I’m outspoken on a personal level, so that could be impacting my charisma and ability to entertain. Either way, I’m honored to be on such an incredible list.
I thought it might be nice to make it easy for you to follow these folks, so here’s the list with their Twitter follow button!
Educators
Follow @MarshaCollier
Follow @briansolis
Follow @chrisbrogan
Follow @problogger
Follow @johnbattelle
Follow @davemorin
Follow @dmscott
Follow @MichaelHyatt
Follow @bhalligan
Follow @leeodden
Follow @shelisrael
Follow @armano
Follow @geoffliving
Follow @JohnAguiar
Follow @LindaSherman
Follow @Britopian
Follow @webby2001
Follow @jcolman
Follow @chrisabraham
Coaches
Follow @kimgarst
Follow @jaybaer
Follow @cmelakigor
Follow @bryankramer
Follow @LadyTerezie
Follow @kokasexton
Follow @ScottMonty
Follow @Mike_Stelzner
Follow @jasonkeath
Follow @SocialMedia411_
Follow @augieray
Follow @CarlRamallo
Follow @LewisHowes
Follow @GSPN
Follow @douglaskarr
Follow @martech_zone
Follow @Ginaschreck
Follow @JasonMillerCA
Entertainers
Follow @Scobleizer
Follow @garyvee
Follow @JessicaNorthey
Follow @DaveKerpen
Follow @equalman
Follow @petershankman
Follow @JoePulizzi
Follow @briancarter
Follow @AndreaVahl
Follow @loumongello
Charismatics
Follow @GuyKawasaki
Follow @joelcomm
Follow @gretchenrubin
Follow @SusanGilbert
Follow @mitchjoel
Follow @AnnTran_
Follow @RichSimmondsZA
Follow @jowyang
Follow @loriruff
Follow @maxOz
I slipped in our blog’s Twitter account up by mine. Take out the polarizing unprofessional arguments from my Twitter account and you’re left with the Martech Zone’s. Hehe.
