10 More Twitter Users Who Deserve Attention
27 Jan
Back in October, I wrote a post spotlighting 10 Twitter users who deserve attention. My sole criteria — aside from adding value to the Twittersphere — was that they all had fewer than 1,000 followers.
Since then, I’ve met hundreds of fascinating new people and deepened bonds with others. It seems it’s time for 10 more Twitter users who deserve attention. Enjoy!
arikhanson
Here’s a guy who understands the importance of building relationships. Arik is a frequent commenter on my blog and often sends out links to my stuff via Twitter. When he weighs in, he always adds insight to the conversation — not fluff. He’s made a point of reading, listening, and engaging — without asking for something in return. Build your community the way @arikhanson does and you’ll go far.
3rddeadline
I can’t remember for the life of me where I met Russell Thomas (probably in Sarah Evans’s #Journchat), but I’ve enjoyed every conversation we’ve had. He’s the kind of guy you’d love to have a beer with. If you live at the intersection of journalism and PR, pay @3rddeadline a visit and discuss the media’s role in creating and shaping relevance.
charlotte_seo
Charlotte, North Carolina is emerging as a sparkplug in the social media machine, and Corey Creed is one reason. On Twitter as @Charlotte_SEO, Corey knows SEO/SEM the way Steven Spielberg knows film-making. And, as I learned at BarCampCharlotte, he’s a funny dude and an aces presenter.
ebrenner
Self-professed word geek Erin Brenner does one thing I absolutely love: She looks for information her followers want and she passes it along. I’ve been lucky enough to be one of those ReTweets a few times. When I think about knowing what your audience is looking for and delivering it, I think of @ebrenner.
sleuth
Remember newspapers? Before the Interwebs, they arrived on doorsteps, full of news and information. Jason Silverstein is helping one newspaper, the Charlotte Observer, find its place in the digital, social, citizen journalism era. If there are any papers left, they might want to follow @sleuth to find ways to survive.
baldman
Check out the discussion around rethinking comments on mainstream media sites, and you’ll understand why @BaldMan was named one of Austin Social Media’s Top 100. He’s a catalyst in the rebirth of Austin’s creative class and real mixer-upper.
melaniephung
I know Melanie from my former life as a policy man and grassroots organizer for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where Melanie did CorpComm work. She’s an SEO smarty pants, a content genius, and she can tell you why your blog isn’t even close to living up to its potential. Catch her on Twitter as @melaniephung.
misscharlie
Speaking of my days in Washington, it’s been a blast getting to know @misscharlie, a.k.a. Charlie Fern, a one-time speechwriter for former First Lady Laura Bush. Charlie has all the sass and spunk you’d expect of a vivacious writer, and her commentaries on everything from press pools to Supreme Court justices are glimpses into America’s personality.
jruckman
How do you write a 10 Twitter Users post without mentioning the man largely responsible for BarCamp Charlotte? Justin Ruckman put The Apprentice to shame in organizing Charlotte’s first BarCamp. He’s a mover and shaker in Charlotte’s Twitter and social media scene, and you’ll be hearing from @jruckman for years to come.
kgreenbaum
Plenty of news outlets have a presence on Twitter, but many of them still forget to get their people on Twitter. At the St. Louis Dispatch, Kurt Greenbaum is heading up the social media strategy — and he’s the perfect man for the job. From his desk at America’s crossroads, @kgreenbaum has a great perspective on the nitty-gritty of journalism economics in a social media era.
Honored to make any list you put together, Scott. And I feel very fortunate to have met folks like you, David Mullen and Beth Harte out here. There are so many smart people online adding value to our conversations. And, as you pointed out, it's not all about the numbers (less than 1,000 followers). And thanks for pointing me to a handlful of other PR pros I probably should be following and engaging in this space!
You're a quick learner, Arik, and I have a hunch you won't be under 1,000 followers for long. You know your stuff. Contributing to conversations with folks like David, Beth and others is a smart move. Check out my blogroll (over to the right –>) for more ideas of bright minds to follow.
Well, thank you for including me in your list. I'm flattered. And thanks for the good tips on other folks I should be following!
Thanks for including me Scott! You've compiled a great list of folks that I am now following and expect will teach me a lot. I look forward to the next discussion like “rethinking comments on mainstream media sites”; I'm still processing some of my thoughts on that one in order to apply the good ideas.
Cheers,
Alex | @BaldMan
Honored to make any list you put together, Scott. And I feel very fortunate to have met folks like you, David Mullen and Beth Harte out here. There are so many smart people online adding value to our conversations. And, as you pointed out, it's not all about the numbers (less than 1,000 followers). And thanks for pointing me to a handlful of other PR pros I probably should be following and engaging in this space!
You're a quick learner, Arik, and I have a hunch you won't be under 1,000 followers for long. You know your stuff. Contributing to conversations with folks like David, Beth and others is a smart move. Check out my blogroll (over to the right –>) for more ideas of bright minds to follow.
Well, thank you for including me in your list. I'm flattered. And thanks for the good tips on other folks I should be following!
Thanks for including me Scott! You've compiled a great list of folks that I am now following and expect will teach me a lot. I look forward to the next discussion like “rethinking comments on mainstream media sites”; I'm still processing some of my thoughts on that one in order to apply the good ideas.
Cheers,
Alex | @BaldMan
Can't wait to hear what you're riffing on next, Alex. Keep up the good stuff.
This is what I like about lists by those in the know – you trust their recommendations (even if it's you, Scott…) ;-)
Cheers for the names, I'll be sure to check them out. Although I already know Arik and the guy's a definite star :)
I am still navigating through Twitter and appreciate your tips and suggestions. You haven't steered me wrong yet! Thanks.
Wow. That's a heckuva vot of confidence, Jane! Thank you.
Can't wait to hear what you're riffing on next, Alex. Keep up the good stuff.
This is what I like about lists by those in the know – you trust their recommendations (even if it's you, Scott…) ;-)
Cheers for the names, I'll be sure to check them out. Although I already know Arik and the guy's a definite star :)
I am still navigating through Twitter and appreciate your tips and suggestions. You haven't steered me wrong yet! Thanks.
Wow. That's a heckuva vot of confidence, Jane! Thank you.
Thanks for mentioning me. BarCamp Charlotte sure was fun. I look forward to many more events like that in Charlotte.
Corey Creed
Thanks for mentioning me. BarCamp Charlotte sure was fun. I look forward to many more events like that in Charlotte.
Corey Creed
Thanks for mentioning me. BarCamp Charlotte sure was fun. I look forward to many more events like that in Charlotte.
Corey Creed