The Social Media Lounge

Who should I follow on Twitter?

Let's be honest - Twitter is pretty much one of the most amazing networking tools there is today! But who should you be following? What kind of people are going to keep in you in the picture about the news, the weather, the gossip? Obviously, me. But I reckon you are probably smart enough to already be following me so here's a few other useful people to follow:

Chris Brown: No, not the rapper who famously beat up Rihanna but one of Brum's most dependable and friendly PR Kings. In fact, Chris is just one of a network of helpful people at city PR firm Big Cat Group so follow him, send him a message asking about his colleagues and follow them all! Follow Chris Brown

Hannah Johnson: So you're on Twitter but not using it well? Or, you are not using it in conjunction with other social networking sites? Looks like you need some social media tips. Well guess what? Hannah is a Digital Consultant at Willoughby PR and if there's something new in the world of online media, she usually knows about it! Like, Chris, Hannah is just one of a great team at Willoughby (I don't have favourites, well....not publicly!) so ask her about her colleagues too! Follow Hannah Johnson

Lorien Adey: Never before has one man, not involved in the media in any way, shape or form, commanded so much respect and been so actively followed by a city's media as Lorien. There's not too much I can tell you about Lorien - the man's a mystery but I do know he enjoys the finer things in life and always has an opinion! Follow Lorien Adey

Tara Tomes: If I were a woman, I'd probably hate Tara. Why? Because she is one of the most popular media twitterers I know! But that is a deserved title because this PR guru has a local heart and should be your first 'followee' if you want to know about anything that is happening in the Midlands. Follow Tara Tomes

Alex Novelo: Alex is the brains behind TechGeekandMore and probably one of the most useful Twitterers you could follow. Whether you need some coding assistance or are trying to remove a virus from your computer - this is the man you need to holler at for solutions! Believe me, he's helped me out of a few holes in the past! Follow Alex Novelo

Of course, there are loads of other people on Twitter worth following but to name them all would result in an enormous page of text! The best thing to do is to see for yourself who is worth following and create your own social network. Naturally I love all my followers........until they 'unfollow' me!


Go on then......what do you think?
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