Who are the 10 Most Powerful Social Networkers?

So the question is,  who are the 10 most powerful networkers?? NOT the 10 most powerful platforms

I’m guessing that Ashton Kutcher may be one them, but he is not really the target of my argument. Yes I know he has over 4 million followers on Twitter, which is about the population of my home country Ireland. The point is why not reward the very enthusiastic social networker with company rewards.

Online communities are growing, and growing, and you get the idea. The number of networks, and volume of users is escalating all the time. IMO people are becoming restless. Rewind a couple of years to say 2007, and everything was about convenience, and speed! Now I believe their is a shift to experience, and quality. This may be the ramblings of a mad man, but I really believe the emphasis is shifting. Even in these difficult economic times, people are becoming more aware of genuine quality, and product experience. Perhaps an after effect to the incredibly price conscious times at the peak of the recession. Bottom Line people are educating themselves more, and brands can capitalize on this through the wonderful world of the internet.

Back to the topic!! With Geolocation coming thick and fast, why not engage some of the more prolific users of social networks to see the effect. Take an example of an unemployed interesting individual, who spends a lot of time on social networking sites, often creating debate with their hundreds or thousands of friends. Why not offer incentive to these individuals on an opt in basis to promote your brand. People trust the opinion of this person, and if you can relate to them, they can in turn trust you.

The Big Short

Great Book

Currently reading “The Big Short” by Michael Lewis. Can’t put it down!! I have been hooked on his writing style since liar’s poker, even reading “Moneyball“, which is a fantastic read, even though I’m not into baseball.

For anyone who wants to understand more about bonds, stocks, traders, and their rise and downfall. Liar’s Poker and the big short (which is the sequel) are must read. He creates a story around the facts, to infuse humor, sarcasm, and emotion.

That’s enough on the big short for now, I have yet to finish it, so will let you know my final thoughts shortly.

Unrelated

The weather is fantastic here in Toronto. My girlfriend and I are getting ready to move apartment on Saturday. We are moving from a furnished place to an unfurnished place, so I am hunting down furniture on craigslist, kiiji, anywhere and everywhere really. Got all the critial pieces sorted, and rented an A-Team style van from U-Haul so almost set for the move.

Cannot wait to get this @ 9am on Saturday!

Apres Birthday

It was my birthday on Friday, and had a great weekend!! My sisters were visiting from Ireland. My sisters, girlfriend, some friends and i all went to the Florence and the machine gig @ the Koolhaus on Saturday night. If you haven’t heard of Florence, you really have to check her out. Amazing voice, highly entertaining show.

What I like….

Ireally enjoyed Chris Brogans blog today entitled “success is made of little victories”. He really encapsulated the worlds battle with motivation. He really seems to be on to something with his little flags, big flags theory. It is well worth a read, and a technique I will be adopting. I would love to see this theory transformed into an iphone app.

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/little-victories/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+chrisbrogandotcom+%28[chrisbrogan.com]%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

ESPN and FIFA announcing games from the 2010 World Cup will be broadcast in 3d. I recently checked out the new 3d tv @ the Sony Center, and I have to say I was very impressed. The visual experience is compelling. I noticed when I was demoing the tv that some people seemed to think that they would actually be in the tv or something, as they kept moving around the room

What I think….

I thinks some of the new advertising initiatives going on in the world today are mind blowing. Movie and music producers are constantly fighting the battle against piracy. I really think the recent announcement of a seagate and paramount collabaration. Read more here:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/seagate-teams-with-paramount-pre-loads-movies-onto-500gb-freeag/

One thing i do miss since the extinction of the video store is the expericene. We all love our computers, but who doesn’t have fond memories of going to the video store and arguing about what to get.

I am Mick

What I like on my reader today

Apple announcing today that iPhone OS 4 will be able to perform multitasking. This is why people love apple, just when you feel like you might check out the android, they promptly solve a  major complain of the community. Steve Jobs must be the best poker player in the world, he has put apple in a position where they always hold all the cards. Rival companies like Microsoft, and to a degree Google are continuing to feed this incredible hand apple are holding. I reckon the have 5 aces actually the probably have a new card lol.

What I like in other news today

Tiger Woods comeback.

Eldrick Tont Woods returned today to competitive golf today. By looking at Tiger, you can immediately see the change in the man. Gone is the clean shaven young man tipping his cap to observers, replaced with a trimmed goatee, and sunglasses.Anyone else think Tiger could easily shift to a bad boy image, embrace it, and again become a marketing machine.

I don’t think the decision to return was truly in his hands. Golf viewership has been down due to his absence, and may continue to flag depending on the performance of Woods. Will Woods ever be able to recapture the form of years gone by? Only time will tell, but if he fails to, think of the long list of disgruntled endorsers awaiting mister Woods. The PGA, and Nike immediately come to mind. Talk about pressure!! Take a look at Nike’s new Tiger campaign featuring the voice of his dead father Earl Woods.