I am very proud, a little surprised, and frankly a bit humbled: The BrandBuilder blog made Social Media Examiner’s 2011′s Top 10 list of social media blogs. Proud because I don’t often make Top 10 lists, and I think this is the second time I have made this one. Surprised because this blog isn’t devoted entirely to social media topics, and the competition was fierce: 300 Nominees, many of which attract a lot more readers and attention. Humbled, because some of the other nominees and finalists are pretty solid professionals. (I’d better start upping my game a bit.)
The other 9 to share the badge:
Brian Solis: Brian is one of the web’s leading social media evangelists and his blog is required reading for businesses. He’s interviewed Katie Couric, for crying outloud! Who does that? Katie interviews you, not the other way around. (Unless you’re Brian.) His latest book Engage is kind of a must-have for anyone working in the social business space. One of the smartest and nicest guys in the business too.
TopRank: This popular blog, the brainchild of Lee Odden, provides exceptional social media advice and should be one of your daily destinations.
Convince & Convert: Jay Baer’s Convince & Convert provides outstanding content for businesses seeking to embrace social media. Jay is a second-timer as well. The discussions on his blog are usually pretty rich in insights and opinions, which is always nice.
Six Pixels of Separation: Mitch Joel offers consistent and thought-provoking content delivered with personality.
Social Media Explorer: This blog, from Jason Falls, provides excellent perspective on the current state of social media and should be a regular stop for serious social media marketers. This is the second year Jason has made our list..
Spin Sucks: Gini Dietrich’s blog takes a look at social media from a PR perspective, and does so with intelligence, insight and refreshing common sense.
Danny Brown: Danny Brown writes the truth. His blog is one of my favorite reads in the internet.
The Anti-Social Media: For something completely unique, check out Jay Dolan’s satirical blog on the state of social media.
BrandSavant: This unique blog from Tom Webster combines a great intellect with with common sense, giving it an edge.
I want to thank the Academy… Wait, no. Wrong speech. It’s only Monday.
Now that I’ve had my 15 seconds of shameless self-congratulatory back-patting, let me suggest that you try to find the next batch of voices that will influence your business thinking and perspective on social media and social business. The 10 of us aren’t really the best of the web. There are others who write amazing stuff and do amazing work, and you should strive to discover them.
Let me give you four more blogs you might want to check out (I don’t want to overwhelm you by making the list too long):
Maddie Grant’s blog (Social Fish)
Happy reading, and thanks for dropping by.
Cheers,
Olivier
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You’re such an attention whore, Olivier…
Congrats on making the list, buddy, and a very well-deserved second year on the spot. Maybe we’re finally seeing generic social media blogs making way for ones that make you think?
Fingers crossed…
Olivier,
Congrats. you really deserve it. I admire how approachable you are and how you pay it forward mentioning other upcomers. Out of the list I visit Tom Webster’s blog and Valerie’s.
I am looking forward to ordering your book.
It will be an awesome 2011 count on that!
Richly deserved. On quality of conversation with commenters alone, you and Danny should top the list.
Hey, thanks man – that’s two sets of kind words on the same day. I’m setting you up a drinks tab.
Thanks for including me in the booby prize list
LOL, thanks, man. And congratulations on being recognized, it’s good stuff and you deserve it.
Were you making a list of education and/or learning blogs written by snarky and bitter older folks, I’m sure mine would be in the top ten.
Depending on which end of the continuum you were beginning at, of course.
TopRank and BrandSavant are really good recommendations.
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Wow Congratulations, and thanks for the tips on other blogs to read. I am always trying to find more ideas, and more resources. I look forward to reading your blog in the future!
Feel free to check me out http://greenguerillablog.wordpress.com
The Green Guerilla
Thanks for the link love and congrats hon! xx
Congrats to all that made it to the top 10! It was a tough competition with 300 nominees and they only chosen 10 and those 10 were the best 10 media blogs! Keep it up and keep on posting!
Are you kidding?! You definitely deserve to be on the list. And I like the four you added, as well. I read them all. Congratulations!!
You definitely deserved to be included Oliver. You have a fantastic blog.