I'm both honored and privileged to be named #1 on the list of the 50 Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media, as tracked and compiled by the Immediate Influence Blog. Special thanks to Ron Hudson for all his work, and congratulations to those who join me on the list. I'm in great company. Also, my colleagues and writers share in this honor, too, since they are an intrinsic part of 'Profs.
Here's the Top 10, all of whom are worth reading and following:
1. Ann Handley
www.marketingprofs.com
Rank 43,936
Linking in 1,841
2. Michelle MacPhearson
www.michellemacphearson.com
Rank 73,176
Linking in 151
3. Liz Strauss
www.successful-blog.com
Rank 73,704
Linking in 1,332
4. Lynn Terry
www.clicknewz.com
Rank 74,477
Linking in 351
5. Justine Ezarik
tastyblogsnack.com
Rank: 82,875
Linking in: 616
6. Shannon Hutton
sparkplugging.com/believer-in-balance
Rank: 83,378
Linking in: 54
7. Maria Reyes-Mcdavis
www.websuccessdiva.com
Rank 119,917
Linking in 165
8. Amy Clark
www.momadvice.com
Rank: 127,367
Linking in: 398
9. Deborah Micek
www.tribalseduction.com
Rank 127,859
Linking in 109
10. Shama Hyder
www.afterthelaunch.com
Rank: 128,441
Linking in: 337
The full list is here.
While I think lists like these are great because they help to create a starting point for those looking to make a foray into social media (particularly for the first time), they also can create animosity and hurt feelings among those who aren't included. (Believe me, I've been left off of enough of them to know.)
That said, the fun of social media is the joy of discovery. So explore this list of 10... and then 50.... and then... well, feel free to tell me who you consider influential and powerful? Please let me know below.
