annhandley
asks
who do you consider to *really* know their stuff in Social Media? Who is a thought leader?
giggey
says
Sean O'Driscoll is my favorite, but I'm biased bc I got to see him in action
annhandley
says
OK - thanks. Anyone else?
mackCollier and connie both come to mind.
giggey
says
well, the usual suspects...astrout, mack, chris b., jeremiah
Beth Harte
says
valeria maltoni
Beth Harte
says
Beth Harte
says
bethharte... did you find that grass again?
Beth Harte
asks
annhandley do you segregate by those who do it for a living?
Beth Harte
says
meaning those who are consultants & agencies vs. those who are implementing for the co. they work for. Just curious.
giggey
says
uh Maggie Fox too, she's good
annhandley
says
No -- just curious who we think are cutting edge in this space. No agenda -- just curious!
Beth Harte
says
Brian Halligan, HubSpot
Beth Harte
says
they are a company who truly generates engages and generates sales via SM.
annhandley
says
agreed.. they exhibited in boston at the MarketingProfs event.
annhandley
says
bethharte -- both, actually.
Beth Harte
says
I met Valeria Maltoni in 2000 and that was my first foray into networking. She has my utmost respect.
Beth Harte
says
okay. done. Sorry Ann. I overplurked your plurk.
annhandley
says
bethhate I have a girl crush on Valeria. Hung out with her in Boston Sunday and Monday -- AGREED.
Beth Harte
says
she was networking before it was cool! 
annhandley
says
Is it *possible* to overPlurk?
ScrapNancy
says
Gary Vaynerchuk is doing an amazing job of it for Wine Library.
annhandley
says
nancynally Yes! Thanks.
annhandley
says
as an aside... it's so cute when my 1 kid says to the other, "I will KILL you in your sleep!" They are such darlings.....<sigh!>
ScrapNancy
says
I knew I stopped at one for a reason. 
annhandley
says
lol... 
That's funny Ann... I say that to them all the time.
annhandley
says
What?
annhandley
says
(that's for you timjackson)
annhandley
says
to the kids -- "Don't make me come down there!"
That I will kill them in their sleep. Right after I read them a bedtime story- like Amittyville or Sybil. The classics.
Beth Harte
says
timjackson will kill 'em in their sleep silly! He's such a good daddy!
Beth Harte
says
annhandley
says
timjackson You know, you are such a kind, caring Dad. Happy Father's Day to you, early.
Oh stop, you're gonna make me blush.
Beth Harte
says
he also gives 'em beer with their Cheerios!
Beth Harte
says
Happy Father's Day! 
annhandley
says
It's so *cute* when they burp!
I love it when they stagger around and fall down. It's so touching to see them copying me. You know? C'mon Ann, I know you're with me here.
annhandley
says
Tim : "Hey kids -- dig deep in the cooler for your old man, will ya?"
Beth Harte
says
back on topic: Paul Gillin? geoffliving?
Then their little hands turn blue and go numb...
family time.
annhandley
says
Of course I'm with you. How many times have I held your head for you, while you ralph over the toilet? Those moments stay with a girl..
annhandley
says
Do you know Lena West? She was great at the MP event this week...
AdamDesAutels
says
I just jumped in at ralphing over the toilet...
Toby Bloomberg, Joe Thornley
annhandley
says
yes, it's awesome when he makes it. Otherwise... ewww.
Met Lena West at BlogHer Business - she was great
Jeez! Yes, Toby is awesome.
annhandley
says
check check check... all great folks. This is awesome.
Yes, Ann, I remember that time you punched your Parole Officer and the we stole his car. Then got really hammered after you got that tat.
AdamDesAutels
says
I have to agree and say Vaynerchuk
Memories. Memories.
I point to people like Toby and Joe because they "do" social media, not just blog about it. They take it outside of the echo chamber.
Beth Harte
was
thinking annhandley & timjackson were thought leaders....
Beth Harte
says
but now...
I know Beth. I don't know what to do with her.
Beth Harte
thinks
"echo chamber" is the perfect description!
annhandley
says
good point, Connie. Gary, too. is using it. As is timjackson (when he's sober).
annhandley
says
Gary is really using it in innovative ways.
timjackson does "extreme" social media -- like the kind where you have to wear a helmet! 
Then there are a bunch of us who don't have books to our names but who are out there in the social media trenches with clients.
annhandley
says
connie What would you call innovative? (About Gary, I mean.)
Look at what Becky McCray has done with her Small Biz Survival blog and consulting. How to use social media in small towns for small biz.
connie I'm wearing a helmet *now*, but that's all.
annhandley
says
Did that sound challenging? Didn't mean to be. Just curious what you see.
And thanks all for even lumping me in this list.
No, not challenging at all.
Good discussion.
annhandley
says
connie Becky -- right! Perfect.
annhandley
says
I hear TimJackson is now fully protected when he SLEEPS.
I'm just pointing out that some people who really know their stuff are not that well known, like Becky.
annhandley
says
(Fully helmeted, I mean.)
WARNS TIM: no dancing bananas
annhandley
says
connie - I agree. I see Lena in that category, too, but maybe she's new to me but otherwise well-known. Not sure.
I had not heard of Lena before BlogHer Biz - but really loved her presentation there. So very practical.
annhandley
says
connie (rolling eyes...) WHY do you encourage him????)
I know, I know. Why do I even bother trying to make timjackson behave?
annhandley
says
Tim -- put the banana back it its peel, ok?
annhandley
says
IN its peel, I mean.
Two more names -- Anna Farmery (Engaging Brand) and Heather Gorringe -- together they are the Podcast Sisters. Do you know them?
annhandley
says
I met Anna in NY (Blogger Social). Don't know Heather.
Girls... it'll be ok. The meds should take hold soon. Besides, my therapist says I'm making HUGE strides at socializing.
Heather lives in a town of 63 people and has built her multi-million-$ business totally on social media. Terrific case study.
Wiggly Wigglers is the name of her organic gardening business. (Almost hate to say that in front of Tim.) She sells earth worms.
annhandley
says
will look her up....
Beth Harte
asks
annhandley...are you writing a piece or organizing October? Just curious...
Can't think of Heather's site name, but here's The Podcast Sisters: www.thepodcastsisters.co...
connie that is really cool. I really love stories like that.
Beth Harte
gives
her 2 cents...When I go to the next seminar, it would be great to hear/learn tactical implementations-not just strategy. I can read a book
Wish I had a link to Heather's full story. She spoke at BlogHer Biz and it was great.
Yes. Agreed. Oddly, that's what got me the invite to speak here at the AMA meeting a few months back. I was WAY flattered.
Beth Harte
says
that's why I am doing my blog...to share my tactical implementation.
Not as basic as what I'm teaching next week necessarily (www.eventbrite.com/event... which is for complete newbies, but no more theory.
Beth Harte
says
I have a "make it so" command...so I need to dive in. And I don't have staff or a budget. I am sure there are others like me.
plenty like you, Beth.
annhandley
says
thanks connie
Beth Harte
says
timjackson...wish you could speak at the AMA here! I might actually attend a meeting!
I might actually attend a meeting!
One of the best Social Media Club meetings we did was a small group exercise. I made up 10 dotcom businesses, gave a 2-sentence summary
or biz strategy & each group had to create a social media plan, strategy & how to implement
annhandley
says
bethharte Just starting to think about October, not writing a piece, just curious who is considered a leader, who I might not know.
Thanks bethharte!
annhandley
says
i like the idea of actionable ideas.. case studies, etc.
Beth Harte
says
connie that is SO cool! I would have loved to been there.
Beth Harte
says
np timjackson. I wasn't just being flattering...in all seriousness...
BlogHer Biz was full of case studies -- one of the reasons I really enjoyed it. I think videos are online somehwere. Need to look that up.
Beth Harte
asks
connie is SMC only west coast?
annhandley
says
would love to see that!
annhandley
says
Are you guys going to BlogHer in SF in July?
annhandley
says
(kids calling).. back later
Not going to BlogHer in SF but will be leading a BlogHer Second Life panel in-world.
bethharte SMC is global. About 15-20 cities in US, plus one or two in Canada, London, Paris, Sydney, etc.
Beth Harte
says
connie! Look what I found...socialmediaclub.pbwiki.c...
Beth Harte
says
Yes, Annie Heckenberger is involved in SMC Philly. She's anniemal on Twitter; don't think she's on Plurk.
MackCollier
says
connie, Annie claims she's here under her same anniemal name, but won't approve me to be a friend ;(
Beth Harte
says
well she should be my friend give we's Philly girls and all cause otherwise that just ain't right...ayight?!
MackCollier
says
Ok Handley great question which I missed. My list is Chris Brogan, Connie, Tim, Mario Sundar, David Armano, Jason Falls, and Ann Handley
Beth Harte
says
I sent anniemal a friend notice. I'll touch base with her offline to get involved with SMC. Thanks again conie.
Beth Harte
says
MackCollier
says
BTW in many ways how people use Twitter & Plurk is my barometer for if they REALLY get SM. Too many r on Twitter just 2 pimp, not b social
Beth Harte
says
hi Mack!! 
mackcollier good point - I base a lot of mine on personal interactions outside their blog -- like Twitter/Plurk online, or meeting at conf.
MackCollier
says
hi Beth!
So I'm losing points then for walking away from Twitter? Dang... just when I thought I was going places...
Beth Harte
shares
Macks opinion. That's why I call them smarty markety...it's bad personal promotion.
Beth Harte
says
they ask a question, you respond and then no conversation...it's odd to me.
Beth Harte
thinks
she'll tweet herself just to add to the competition! Kidding.
annhandley I think this is the BlogHer Biz link where you can find the videos. Look for Heather Gorringe. www.blogher.com/blogher-...
bethharte, that would be HILARIOUS... have a one way discussion with just yourself- complete with the (AT)bethharte thing... oh man.
Beth Harte
says
thanks for sharing connie...I am going to check them out too.
I don't know if they video'd the panel w/ Lena West. She was just before my panel and we were in the upstairs area.
MackCollier
says
thanks connie will have to check out the videos next time I am on wifi!
Beth Harte
says
gonna do it timjackson!
MackCollier Did you get to meet Anna Farmery and Heather Gorringe at BloggerSocial?
Beth Harte
says
well...I am getting practice talking in the 3rd person here...
bethharte you have to let me know when you do... PLEASE?!
mrgraham
says
we all are
MackCollier
says
connie barely. Actually I met/said goodbye 2 Anna as I wz leavin Sat night & I didn't realize Heather was with her, I dont think I met her
MackCollier
says
I thought about doing that on Twitter, send tweets and act like you were sending a DM to someone
Beth Harte
says
timjackson...hoping I am that crafty!
Here's the link to Heather's video, case study of Wiggly Wigglers: wsscreengrab.blip.tv/#81...
Beth Harte
says
to pull it off....
MackCollier
says
Like 'hey man, how does 2pm sound? I'll call you then',
MackCollier
says
or 'yeah but I heard he's only getting 50 visitors a day, claims he's getting 500!'
And here's a podcast I did w/ Heather and Anna about using social media for small business like fish & chips www.thepodcastsisters.co...
MackCollier
says
'yeah I hear you, there's none of this crybaby shit on plurk'
Beth Harte
says
mackcollier...now that's funny!
MackCollier
says
'I know! I have no idea who she thinks she's impressing with that avatar!'
Beth Harte
says
timjackson, mackcollier and bethharte should form a trifecta to bring Twitter doooowwwnnn.
Beth Harte
says
y'all are cracking me up, as usual.
Beth Harte
thinks
annhandley will not like the direction this plurk has taken...let's include her. connie, you in?
I'm in.
conniereece: who does conniereece think she is with that stupid pink hat and boa. so unprofessional no one takes her seriously.
DO IT! Oh man... it'll be hilarious. Like an interview though, all serious and shit.
Ask yourself really hard hitting questions.
Give really good answers.
Oh, it'd be freakin' awesome!
Beth Harte
says
Beth Harte
says
Beth Harte
says
okay, that wasn't really good, but perhaps funny...
Beth Harte
says
or maybe I can say "because if timjackson can do it, I can too..."
THERE you go!
Beth Harte
says
then as part of the evil plot...you'd respond with?
I heartily endorse the commentary contained in this interview- I give ie a BIG Bionic Thumbs Up!
annhandley
says
I seriously fear for all of you...
That's what you get for leaving us unattended....
annhandley
says
I love how things get more and more outrageous!
But if you'll scroll back, I left some links for you pertaining to your original question ... I guess we did get a wee bit sidetracked.
annhandley
says
I read the whole thing... and really appreciate the links. Thanks, Connie.
Beth Harte
says
sorry...my fault Ann.
Just watched the Heather interview on video -- really funny and interesting. Enjoyed a long lunch w/ her & Anna before they went back to UK
Had no idea they were going to whip out recorder and microphone and do a Podcast Sisters episode right there in the restaurant.
Beth Harte
says
they had the equipment with them? That's wild.
Yes! You can get good recording equipment reasonably priced that is very portable.
emsgeiss
says
holy cow this conversation grew wings...to ans. the orig. Q (why am always behind?) AnnHandley, mackCollier, ChrisBrogan, Darren Rowse (sp?)
emsgeiss
says
...and Jen Gniadecki
emsgeiss
says
to mack: after that comment, you're going to loose more Twitter followers (j/k )
)
Beth Harte
says
hi emsgeiss!
AnnHandley- sorry about that mess on the rug. connie bet me I couldn't do it. Turns out , I can't.
emsgeiss
says
hi bethharte!
I'm loving this convo - pick up some new blogs to read! (just what I need )
)
annhandley
says
WOW! Me, too.. this is a testament to a strength of Plurk. Great having this all in one scrollable spot...
192 responses - what a conversation! Like real life too. You wander away from a topic then come back.
sdohrn
wants
to thank all for great leads. added several new feeds to my reader