{"id":2984,"date":"2011-01-18T14:49:34","date_gmt":"2011-01-18T22:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/?p=2984"},"modified":"2011-01-18T14:49:34","modified_gmt":"2011-01-18T22:49:34","slug":"top-10-social-media-blogs-the-2011-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/2011\/01\/top-10-social-media-blogs-the-2011-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Social Media Blogs: The 2011 Winners!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The winners of the 2011 Top 10 Social Media Blogs have been announced. Sorry to say I didn’t make it, but the simple fact that after only four months of blogging I made the list of finalists was huge for me… I guess I must be doing something right.<\/p>\n

The following are the winners of Social Media Examiner\u2019s Top 10 Social Media Blogs for 2011.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to master all that social media has to offer, these rich blogs need to be at the top of your reading list.<\/p>\n

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  1. Brian Solis<\/a><\/strong>: The grand master of social media, Brian is one of the web\u2019s leading social media evangelists and his blog is required reading for businesses.<\/li>\n
  2. TopRank<\/a><\/strong>: This popular blog, the brainchild of Lee Odden, provides exceptional social media advice and should be one of your daily destinations.<\/li>\n
  3. Convince & Convert<\/a><\/strong>: Jay Baer\u2019s Convince & Convert provides outstanding content for businesses seeking to embrace social media. This is the second year Jay has made our list.<\/li>\n
  4. Six Pixels of Separation<\/strong><\/a>: Mitch Joel offers consistent and thought-provoking content delivered with personality.<\/li>\n
  5. Social Media Explorer<\/a><\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n
  6. Brand Builder<\/a><\/strong>: For businesses looking to dive deep into social media discussion, check out Olivier Blanchard\u2019s rich insights. This is the second year Olivier has made our list.<\/li>\n
  7. Spin Sucks<\/a><\/strong>: Gini Dietrich\u2019s blog takes a look at social media from a PR perspective. Check her site out!<\/li>\n
  8. Danny Brown<\/a><\/strong>: Danny Brown\u2019s blog examines the human side of social media with rich content and insights.<\/li>\n
  9. The Anti-Social Media<\/strong><\/a>: For something completely unique, check out Jay Dolan\u2019s satirical blog on the state of social media.<\/li>\n
  10. BrandSavant<\/a><\/strong>: This unique blog from Tom Webster combines a great intellect with with common sense, giving it an edge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Congratulations to the winners. Be sure to check out these amazing blogs!<\/p>\n

    via Top 10 Social Media Blogs: The 2011 Winners! | Social Media Examiner<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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