Out of the blue yesterday I got an email from Kred (my new favorite social influence harbinger) telling me that I was one of their top 50 social media bloggers. It was flattering. After all, the only distinction that I have on Klout is that I am the number one influencer about David Hasselhoff (due in no small part to effort of a great American named Pete Bosak).
So according to Kred, I’m number twelve. Three spots behind me? Scott Monty. I can’t get my daughter to eat anything but hot dogs and squeezable yogurt for dinner, yet I’m more influential than the guy who deftly manages Ford’s social media properties? Probably (definitely) not true. But it is flattering to be in the company of some amazing minds. Someday when Kim Garst is President of the United States and Jason Falls is her Secretary of Social Media, I will show my grandkids this screen-shot and tell them about the good old days of Kred (when I had some).
Kred Top 50 Social Media Bloggers
The fact of the matter is that I’m not even the best blogger on this site as evidenced by phenomenal posts by Peter Trapasso, Heather Reid and Beth McShane these past three days – but I love what I do and I hope it comes through in my writing.
One thing that I enjoy is to dig into the data to understand whether things people say are justified or not. I’m going to make an exception in this case and enjoy being #12. Thanks, Kred.
Anneliz Hannan July 26, 2012 at 9:21 am
Jim:
While you are more than deserving to be a part of the top 50 social media bloggers, I believe it is those beautiful pics of your children that sealed the deal in ‘reach’! Enjoy.
Daniel Hebert July 26, 2012 at 6:43 pm
You’re the only name in that list that I recognize Jim! So I believe you deserve a spot in there
Beth McShane July 27, 2012 at 2:33 am
Well, Of course you are…. YOU are a Social Media Rockstar….. surely you are not the last to know this?
Jim Dougherty July 29, 2012 at 2:57 am
Thanks Anneliz for reading and commenting. My personal Facebook has always been our kids photo album – I think back to when we didn’t have kids and I have no idea what I posted!
Jim Dougherty July 29, 2012 at 3:00 am
I appreciate your kindness Dan, but rest assured you will know all of those people soon Mr. “I was syndicated by Social Media Today on my first submission!” Remember me when you’re having cocktails with Gini Dietrich and Beth Kanter at a famous bloggers conference.
Jim Dougherty July 29, 2012 at 3:01 am
I did not get that memo…. but you’re very kind to say this Beth. Of course, I’m only following your lead!