Top Twitter Influencers

Twitter is a dynamic community building tool, powerful for branding, communication, building projects, businesses…and more.

Following is a short list of some of the leaders of their respective fields who are active Twitter participants and help shape its use:

New Media / Blog

Joe-MescherJoe Mescher is a social media and Internet marketing professional who blogs daily about using social networking tools successfully at Social Media Commando.

Joe was born in Detroit, MI, lives in Burlington, VT, and has traveled from Las Vegas to London. He believes Twitter is a wonderful global communication tool, but works best when you interact with local communities as well.

Follow Joe on Twitter



Public Relations

nicole-ravlinNicole is a partner at the socially responsible PR firm PMG Creative. PMG stands for ‘People Making Good’.

Nicole is a native of Massachusetts and former Boston resident. She now calls Burlington, VT her home.

Perhaps the most refreshing element of Nicole’s social strategy is that she understands using Twitter is all about building close local communities that share and promote good works. If you’re familiar with TweetUps in Vermont, it’s a good bet Nicole introduced you to them!

Follow Nicole on Twitter


Automotive

Scott-Monty-FordScott Monty is the head of social media at Ford Motor Company. Ford is taking an active approach to communicating with customers and fans on the social Web.

One of their most intriguing recent promotions is the Fiest Movement. 100 bloggers where given use of a Ford Fiesta for six months to test and review the new model.

Scott posts thoughtful news about the auto industry and gives a powerful voice to the domestic automotive industry.

Follow Scott Monty on Twitter

Politics

philip-nowakPhilip is an inspiring story about how Twitter can not only spread a political message, but find you the right career too.

A former real estate broker, Philip is now working in the political landscape as the Director of Social Media for Thomas Castillo who is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.

Chicago is a vibrant Twitter community, including numerous high profile users like Philip. Read his stream for news you won’t find in the daily paper.

Follow Philip on Twitter

More categories are on the way. In the meantime, who do you recommend as a Top Twitter Influencer? Cast your vote by tweeting your message as an @reply to Joe Mescher on Twitter.

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