Our Advisory Panel

To ensure that we continue to live up to the highest standards, we've asked a few of our most respected member-bloggers to serve as an advisory panel for the site. They were selected for the outstanding quality of their work, their expertise across the spectrum of disciplines that make up our community, and most of all for their commitment to the ideals that drive us: inclusiveness, balance, community and civility.

Watch for original, exclusive posts from our advisory panel members. They'll enliven our podcast series, appear in our webinars, and cover events for us as the opportunities arise. And we look to them to be advocates for the community-at-large as well, keeping us focused on our mission as we expand, and making sure we don't forget...

Jonathan Salem
Baskin

http://www.historiesofsocialmedia.com
@jonathansalem on Twitter
Jonathan is a brand strategist, author and speaker with 29 years of experience working with leading brands around the world. He writes a regular column on CMO leadership for Advertising Age and posts on his award-winning marketing blog, Dim Bulb. In 2011, he published his third book and launched a daily blog and podcast called "Today in the Histories of Social Media," in which he mines the past to make insights and observations relevant to the future of social media.
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John
Bell

http://johnbell.typepad.com
@jbell99 on Twitter
John Bell is the Global Director of Social@Ogilvy - Ogilvy PR's global, digital word of mouth marketing practice designed to manage brands at a time when anyone can be an influencer and we are all influenced in new ways. He has developed and executed social media strategy for clients as diverse as Ford, Unilever, DuPont, Lenovo, Cisco and more. The team's focus is on engaging through conversations, outreach to new influencers and word of mouth marketing. Currently, John serves as past president of the Word of Mouth Marketing Association. He teaches graduate studies in Digital Influence at Johns Hopkins University.
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Don
Bulmer

http://everydayinfluence.typepad.com
@dbulmer on Twitter
Don Bulmer is Vice President of Communication Strategy at Royal Dutuch Shell where he is responsible for the design and implementation of Shell's social media, influencer and social business and partner communication strategy. Don has over 18 years of multi-national experience leading award-winning marketing, communication and business development programs with measurable effect in accelerating the sales and competitive strength of enterprise technology, Internet start-up and professional service companies. Don’s expertise includes designing multi-faceted marketing and communication programs to support the launch of companies and the introduction of new products and services that have led to the creation and redefinition of several multi-million and multi-billion dollar, third-party validated market categories. Don is also a member of the board and a fellow of The Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) and was inducted into the PR News Hall of Fame in 2009.
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John
Byrne

http://www.c-changemedia.com
@johnabyrne on Twitter
John A. Byrne is the chairman and CEO of C-Change Media Inc. Until recently, Byrne was editor-in-chief of BusinessWeek.com and executive editor of BusinessWeek. He holds the distinction of authoring a record 58 cover stories in BusinessWeek magazine and is also the author or co-author of eight business books, including two New York Times' bestsellers. Byrne had also been editor-in-chief of Fast Company magazine. He founded C-Change Media, a digital media company, to take advantage of the sea change that is roiling the traditional media business. C stands for content, curation and community, the three common attributes of each C-Change web venture.
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Gini
Dietrich

http://spinsucks.com
@ginidietrich on Twitter
Gini Dietrich is the founder and chief executive officer of Arment Dietrich, Inc., a firm that uses non-traditional marketing in a digital world. The author of Spin Sucks, the 2010 Readers Choice Blog of the Year, a Top 42 Content Marketing Blog from Junta42, a top 10 social media blog from Social Media Examiner, and an AdAge Power 150 blog, Gini has delivered numerous keynotes, panel discussions, coaching sessions, and workshops across North America on the subject of using online technology in communication, marketing, sales, and HR. One of the top rated communication professionals on the social networks, Gini was recently named the number one PR person, according to Klout and TechCrunch, on the channels, and number one on Twitter, according to TweetLevel. She also can be found writing at Crain's Chicago Business, AllBusiness, and Franchise Times.
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Vanessa
DiMauro

http://www.leadernetworks.com
@vdimauro on Twitter
Vanessa DiMauro is the CEO of Leader Networks. A pioneer in business-to-business community building, Vanessa has been creating successful social strategies for more than fifteen years. Vanessa is a popular speaker, researcher and consultant on online communities and organizational social strategy and operations best practices. She has founded and run award-winning online professional communities such as Cambridge Information Network (CIN) for Cambridge Technology Partners, Computerworld Executive Suite and CXO Systems' Peer Visibility Network. She consults with many organizations and has a blue chip client list which includes Cisco, Cognizant, HP, LexisNexis, Palladium Group, and SAP. Vanessa is an Executive-In-Residence at Babson College's Olin School of Management, and is also a member of the board and a fellow of The Society for New Communications Research (SNCR). Her work and ideas have been covered by leading publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CIO Magazine.
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Maggie
Fox

http://www.socialmediagroup.com
@maggiefox on Twitter
Maggie Fox is the founder and CEO of Social Media Group, established in 2006 and one of the world’s most highly respected independent agencies helping business navigate the socially engaged Web. Pioneers in their field, Social Media Group has developed social media strategies for some of the best-known brands in Europe and North America, including; Ford Motor Company, SAP Global Marketing, Norwegian Cruise Line, 3M and Thomson Reuters. Maggie has been interviewed about social media by The Washington Post, CBC Radio, The Globe and Mail, CBC News, CTV News, The Toronto Star and The Financial Post, among others. She was also named one of the Top 100 Marketers in the 100th anniversary edition of Marketing Magazine and sits on the Board of the Empire Club of Canada.
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Laurent
Francois

http://citizenl.net
@lilzeon on Twitter
is a Change agent in media industry, and a social Web enthusiast. Laurent leads the marketing & development hub @ Express Roularta Services. He's also the head of SocialERS. Laurent also works on Social activation projects through his boutique agency French Ideas. He teaches Social Media Marketing in diverse business schools (ESCP Europe). He is the former head of 360° Digital Influence hub - France @ Ogilvy
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Rachel
Happe

http://www.community-roundtable.com
@rhappe on Twitter
Rachel Happe is a Co-Founder and Principal at The Community Roundtable, a private peer network for community managers and social business practitioners. Rachel has over fifteen years of experience working with emerging technologies including enterprise social networking, ecommerce, and enterprise software applications. Prior to The Community Roundtable, Rachel served as a product executive at Mzinga, Bitpass, & IDe. Rachel started her business career at PRTM as a Business Analyst focused on helping technology companies understand and improve their product development operations. She blogs at The Social Organization.
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JD
Lasica

http://www.socialmedia.biz
@jdlasica on Twitter
J.D. Lasica is a consultant, strategist, public speaker and author who is considered one of the world's leading experts in social media. He is CEO of Socialmedia.biz, a consultancy that offers strategic business services. He also runs Socialbrite.org, a learning hub and sharing community for nonprofits. CNET named him one of the 100 top media bloggers in the world. You can follow him on Twitter at @jdlasica.
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Brian
Solis

http://www.briansolis.com
@briansolis on Twitter
Brian Solis is principal at Altimeter Group, a research-based advisory firm. Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging media on business, marketing, publishing, and culture. His new book, The End Of Business As Usual, looks at the changing consumer landscape, it's impact on business & what companies can do to adapt & lead. Solis' previous book, Engage, is regarded as the industry reference guide to build and measure success in the social web.
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