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.
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Congratulations Ann. But I didn’t need a list to know that you are influential and powerful among both men and women.
Now matter how many of these “other” honors you achieve, you’ll still always be my favorite “Q” list blogger! http://is.gd/uJ8
Congratulations, Ann. We all know here at the Daily Fix that you’re #1–but it’s nice to be acknowledged by blog experts and your peers for all of your hard work, isn’t it? Well deserved. We’re all fortunate to be able to work with you.
Very impressive, Ann. I knew you were influential, but No. 1 … wow. I’m glad to be a part of your network here and on LinkedIn.
Congratulations Ann, this is terrific news for you and the “brand called Ann Handley”
Ann,
I just want to echo the others — congratulations and it’s about time that everyone else realizes what we’ve known for a long time.
You rock!
Drew
Congratualtions Ann,
As some one really new to blogging, it’s great to see where it can lead.
I am so not surprised. Congratulations, Ann! Well deserved. You are indeed “charismatic, energetic, creative” as Ron Hudson notes.
Psst: Anyone else bothered by Ron Hudon’s repeated use of the word “ladies” in his warm, enthusiastic introduction to the 50 women?
I am.
Here’s what the Chicago Manual of Style has to say:
“lady. When used as a synonym for woman–indeed, when used anywhere but in the phrase ladies and gentlemen–this word will be considered objectionable by some readers who think of it as a patronizing stereotype. ”
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/ch05/ch05_sec202.html
And here is wikipedia on “lady” as opposed to “woman”:
“Advocates of non-sexist language recommend not using the word at all, whereas others permit its parallel use in the same circumstances in which a man would be called a gentleman or lord (for example, titling washrooms Men and Ladies would be considered sexist, but using either Men and Women or Ladies and Gentlemen would be acceptable; as is landlady as the parallel of landlord.)”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-sexist_language
Interested to hear opinions on this.
Hi Ann,
Wasn’t that a fun list? I am glad to see myself in such fun company. ; )
Woohoo! Ann, you and the gang here at Marketing Profs have certainly influenced me. Thank you for helping the rest of us succeed. You deserve that top spot!
Thanks, all. It doesn’t end with Social Media. Next: the Oval Office:
http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=220aLS4SI0yly16p83W0
Ann
What an honor to be included with someone of your caliber! Congratulations 
Hey Ann … no surprise as to who is there at the top of the list. You so ceaselessly promote the rest of us slackers that it’s about time the spotlight was on you. Well deserved!
Congrats Ann!!!! Can I get an autograph?
Ann, you’ve always been #1 with me.
And, I’d vote for you for President.
Quite a different reaction/reception on that list than the discussion the W-List kicked off last summer, huh?
Congratulations, Ann. I’m calling my publicist (I was mentioned at comment #138
Thanks, all. You are all there with me, as far as I’m concerned.
p.s. Gavin — you outdid yourself with this, though:
http://www.servantofchaos.com/2008/10/ann-handley-as.html
Hey, if you will wear those funky outfits to the office, someone is bound to snap you sooner or later
Way to go, Ann!
Congratulations