We’ve rounded up 18 top digital marketing influencers that you should know about. Follow them to keep up with best practices and innovation in the industry.
These digital marketing influencers have plenty of experience and really know what they are talking about. Both business leaders and industry professionals can certainly learn a lot from their expert advice so start following them today and see how they can help you maximise your marketing success!
Our top 18 digital marketing influencers are:
1. Lilach Bullock
@lilachbullock
lilachbullock.com
Lilach Bullock is a digital marketing consultant, social media expert, and professional speaker who has graced Forbes and Number 10 Downing Street with her presence! She works with solo entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, large international corporations, and charities which are doing fabulous work and want to make a difference in this world.
Here are the top 101 #Twitter tools of 2016 https://t.co/9PrMTPi6uX #SocialMedia pic.twitter.com/mTO2aPycwh
— Lilach Bullock (@lilachbullock) 19 July 2016
2. Tim Hughes
@Timothy_Hughes
digitalleadershipassociates.com
Tim Hughes is a global social selling pioneer, innovator and speaker. He is the Co-Founder of Digital Leadership Associates.
Still working with your Rolodex in off-line mode, you can switch that on-line! #socialselling #changemaker https://t.co/kTRfrqP0gT
— Tim Hughes (@Timothy_Hughes) 14 September 2016
3. Warren Knight
@WarrenKnight
warrenknight.co.uk
Warren Knight is an international social media speaker, author, trainer and award winning entrepreneur and coach. He has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and selling products and services globally, and over seven years in social media and ecommerce.
17 Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Website https://t.co/p1nt2c5D2S
— Warren Knight (@WarrenKnight) 14 September 2016
4. Tony Wood
@xfactorcomms
xfactorcomms.co.uk
Tony Wood is one of the UK’s leading B2B social media experts. Prior to setting up XFC, Tony was a founding director of Virgin Money, where he spent more than a decade in various board-level marketing, brand and PR roles.
By me on @LinkedInPulse: “Social Success: Some Tips For Boosting Your Company’s Mentions” https://t.co/wejCj7Uftc pic.twitter.com/UjTFEaoYi8
— Tony Wood (@xfactorcomms) 12 September 2016
5. Dr. Dave Chaffey
@davechaffey
smartinsights.com
Dr. Dave Chaffey is the CEO and co-founder of SmartInsights. A bestselling author of books on digital marketing and Ecommerce, recognised in 2004 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 gurus who have “shaped the future of marketing”. Dave continues to speak, train and consult on digital marketing strategy with his main focus on developing member services for Smart Insights.
How can you/your businesses improve digital skills? Download our new free report pic.twitter.com/LQvogue2FD http://t.co/JJWrguKN17
— Dr Dave Chaffey (@DaveChaffey) 17 September 2015
6. Kevin Gibbons
@kevgibbo
blueglass.co.uk
Kevin Gibbons has been in the digital marketing industry since 2003, founding BlueGlass, a strategy-driven SEO & content marketing agency, in 2012. Kevin has experience working with a number of large brands, including Deloitte, M&G Investments, Miele, Momondo, Vistaprint and Tate.
The Penultimate Rules On Being More Creative https://t.co/FhbbOz0JO0 brilliant article by @jaltucher
— Kevin Gibbons (@kevgibbo) 15 August 2016
7. John G. Courtney
@JohnGCourtney
stockwoodventures.co.uk
John G. Courtney has been a Company Director for over 35 years, setting up 6 different businesses. Now he helps businesses with digital, marketing, strategy, funding and exit strategies while acting as a Chairman and Non-Executive Director as well as Business Mentor, Consultant and Interim Manager.
7 Creative Snapchat Tips to Improve Your Stories https://t.co/trFC2DVeVB #digital #SEO
— John G. Courtney (@JohnGCourtney) 14 September 2016
8. Krishna De
@KrishnaDe
Krishna.me
Krishna De is an award winning digital marketing, brand engagement and social media speaker, commentator and mentor. Krishna works with business leaders on integrating and leveraging digital communications and social media marketing into their marketing, communications and PR plans.
Social Media Disclosures – a primer for marketers and social influencers https://t.co/8DtJrpZIT6 #smm #marketing pic.twitter.com/P4IMvlGlYM
— Krishna De (@KrishnaDe) 6 August 2016
9. Ian Brodie
@ianbrodie
ianbrodie.com
Ian Brodie has been helping some of the world’s leading organisations with their marketing and sales challenges for over 20 years. He gives straight talking marketing advice for consultants and coaches.
How To Get Your Website Visitors To Do What You Want – #marketingtips https://t.co/hSwmiTEHa5
— Ian Brodie (@ianbrodie) 14 September 2016
10. Graham Charlton
@gcharlton
clickz.com
Graham Charlton is Editor in Chief at ClickZ Global. He has been writing about digital marketing and ecommerce for the past ten years, and has written several best practice guides.
Google’s latest algorithm update: did anything happen and what might it affect? https://t.co/kIrLC3DG2c pic.twitter.com/a48Rpsz0tA
— Graham Charlton (@gcharlton) 6 September 2016
11. Mark Rushworth
@trooperbill
markrushworth.com
Mark Rushworth is a digital marketing maverick with over 16 years’ experience in SEO, web design, development, branding, UI/UX and account management.
12 of the Best Influencer Marketing Toolshttps://t.co/VLPXydzz6h
— mark rushworth (@trooperbill) 13 September 2016
12. Ian Anderson Gray
@iagdotme
iag.me
Ian Anderson Gray is a digital marketer, social media consultant, speaker, web developer and blogger. He is the founder of Seriously Social.
3 Powerful Social Media Marketing Tactics and Tools That You’re Ignoring https://t.co/gcWsaVMXJT via @ronsela
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) 13 September 2016
13. Lynn Serafinn
@LynnSerafinn
lynnserafinn.com
Lynn Serafinn is a CPCC certified, award-winning coach, teacher, marketing strategist, social media expert, speaker and author of the number one bestseller The 7 Graces of Marketing — How to Heal Humanity and the Planet by Changing the Way We Sell and Tweep-e-licious! 158 Twitter Tips & Strategies for Writers, Social Entrepreneurs & Changemakers Who Want to Market their Business Ethically.
“Without transparency, you have no brand.” (excerpt from Ch. 4 of my upcoming book) pic.twitter.com/taYA2QRCZx
— Lynn Serafinn (@LynnSerafinn) 3 May 2016
14. Lukasz Zelezny
@LukaszZelezny
seo.london
Lukasz Zelezny is a keynote speaker, author and head of organic search acquisition at uSwitch. He helps people to increase organic traffic, conversion rate & return of investment.
🌟💫😎💡 Top 6 Marketing Analytics Dashboard Tools https://t.co/Uyb8wiY2PI via @SEMRush pic.twitter.com/RrT6W2fzpN
— Lukasz Zelezny (@LukaszZelezny) 13 September 2016
15. Zoe Cairns
@zoe_cairns
zcsocialmedia.com
Zoe is a self-confessed Social Media geek and co-founder of ZC Social Media. she is a highly respected and proficient Social Media Speaker, Trainer, Consultant and TV Commentator. She specialises in delivering high profile campaigns for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and also guiding the public on how to keep safe online.
5 Blog Post Ideas to Bring Variety to Your Content: Does your business have a blog? Looking for blog post ide… https://t.co/aMr3A8k7GW
— Zoe Cairns (@zoe_cairns) 13 September 2016
16. Nicky Kriel
@NickyKriel
nickykriel.com
Nicky Kriel is a Social Media Coach, Trainer and Consultant. She is passionate about inspiring, educating and empowering business owners to use social media to grow their businesses. She uses her background in corporate marketing to help companies integrate social media into their own marketing and business strategies.
You only have 120 characters! https://t.co/jRdC5NELwj #LinkedIntips
— Nicky Kriel (@NickyKriel) 14 September 2016
17. Terezie Kyselova
@LadyTerezie
zbynekkysela.com/ladyterezie
Terezie Kyselova is top rated social media coach and marketing specialist helping others organise, grow and optimise their social presence.
TOP picture quotes for #socialmedia :
❤ CLICK ► https://t.co/J1uKwVc0wW ◄ #quote #quoteoftheday pic.twitter.com/v9Ayg92QdC— Terezie Kyselova ★★★ (@LadyTerezie) 1 January 2016
18. Rob Tyson
@MrRobTyson
robtyson.net
Rob Tyson helps businesses turn website traffic into revenue. He co-hosts the Small Business Marketing Report podcast and is the editor of The Tyson Report.
Grab my 20 point lead generation page checklist for more leads, sales, profits from traffic you already have: https://t.co/T7fzwqVm5K
— Rob Tyson (@MrRobTyson) 9 May 2016
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