So I was reading, for the millionth time, a best social media pros list, and it struck me that all of these types of lists always feature the same names. There’s nothing wrong with that, the likes of Drew Benvie, Chris Garrett and Neville Hobson have worked long and hard to get to build up their experience and are rightly considered among the best in the business.
But what struck me was the shortage in youngsters on these lists. Raw talent and an understanding of the space is just as important as experience, and in social media, can make up for not having been a pro for many years.
So, in a controversial move (who’da thought it), here’s a group of people who I think are making waves, without having been in the industry for that long. What’s my criteria? I know they are doing a great job, they understand the space and they are full of a fire that only youthful exuberance can bring!
Anna Carlson
Blog: Anna Carlson
Twitter: @Carlsonator
Dan Lazarides
Blog: digitisedculture.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DJLazarides
Ben Ayres
Blog: Ben Ayers
Twitter: @benayers
Jed Hallam
Blog: rock-star-pr.com
Twitter: @jedhallam
Ben Cotton
Blog: ben cotton.com
Twitter: @BenCotton
Gerel Orgil
Blog: smelevation
Twitter: @Gerel
Jim Wolff
Blog: jimwolffman.com/
Twitter: @jimwolffman
Jordan Stone
Blog: digitalprescriptions.co.uk/
Twitter: @jordanstone
Mike Phillips
Blog: eatsleepsocial.com
Twitter: @imjustmike
Laura Scott
Blog: popjunkietv.com/
Twitter: @Laura_Scott
Michael Litman
Blog: litmanlive.co.uk
Twitter: @litmanlive
Rachel Steed
Blog: quotesfromthestreet.com
Twitter: @Monsty
James Poulter
Blog: jamespoulter
Twitter: @jamespoulter
Adam Lewis
Blog: Flawless Buzz
Twitter: @FlawlessBuzz
So….who have I missed?
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Cheers Matt. That’s exactly how I felt when I started blogging (sound like grandad now, oh how time flies). The likes of Steve Rubel, Scoble, Neville and so on… there needed to be more yoof. Shame I’m an old git now :)
Cheers for the call-out there, Matt! Hope you’re having a good weekend. D
I sit next to you and boss you around a lot. How could you have forgotten?!
You’re not that young.
UPDATE: In the interests of those concerned I should add Anna is wonderful and very good at her job.
Hey Matt, thanks for this! You’re a good one yourself.
Thanks Matt. Lovely compliment! Will try not to dissapoint!
@James & Gerel No worries at all :)
Thank you kindly Matt! Happy to be in such good company.
Thanks Matt! Hope you like the site redesign :)
Cheers Matt – i’ve only just seen this now!
(note to self: pay closer attention to CMS)
humbled blogette :)
keep your ears open for us – always on the hunt for good quotes!
xx
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How about Ben Matthews @benmatthews, Jaz Cummins @jazcummins, Lewis Webb @lewiswebb and Dom Whitehurst @domw?
They’re my picks!
Melanie
@mseasons
Thank’s so much for mentioning me Matt!
Laura
laurascott.posterous.com
Thanks very much for your suggestions :)
No worries Laura :)