Is David getting closer to Goliath?
Check out this infographic to see how it shakes down on Twitter.
As an author at Social Media Examiner and a fan of Mari Smith, Amy Porterfield, Jason Falls, Michael Stelzner and Cindy King I have to vote for Social Media Examiner.
While I completely in awe of the juggernaut Pete Cashmore has built – it’s not as rookie friendly as Social Media Examiner. But both are cutting age and it’s sort of like comparing Vogue vs. Vanity Fair or something like that.
If the Gods at Google said you could only read one – who would you pick?
And why?
Leave a comment below and cast your vote. I’d love to know!
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Social Media Examiner has more strategic, real business posts than Mashable for sure – but its a draw when it comes to shameless promotion of Hype as well as unproven and still inefficient Google+
I’d go with SME because of their approachability and willingness to engage – Mashable is great for info but SME is way better at building relationships with their fans.
I think you are right – even though they don’t follow anyone at Twitter really – they people running it are GREAT at responding and they run a super tight ship on that.
It’s fun to build relationships within their fan base too.
I’ve met more people FROM doing stuff at SME just by replying to comments.
Lori R. Taylor
Founder & CEO Of REV Media Marketing llc
2012 Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer
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Gooogle has God? No way.
When asked A or B, I usually answer “worth a test”. But in this case the correct answer is BOTH
I read mashable so I can follow the buzz. I teach people to read SME if they want to know about how to use social media for business results
Warren I’ve missed you – you always make me laugh.
The minute they though “Do no evil” everyone should have shuddered…
I agree with you on Mashable for buzz – SME for how to do.
xo
Lori R. Taylor
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2012 Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer
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I think both are equally valuable as sources of information. I find the SME has more posts that are directly applicable to small businesses while Mashable provides a good overview of what’s happening and what’s to come. So both are required reading IMHO.
That’s a great way to put it – awesome!
Lori R. Taylor
Founder & CEO Of REV Media Marketing llc
2012 Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer
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Get Your Buzz On At My Blog Social Caffeine Twitter/lorirtaylor Facebook/loriraylenetaylor LinkedIn/in/lorirtaylor
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Hey folks!
Thanks so much for your write up. Glade we’re even in the same boat as our friends at Mashable…
And this is why we love you Michael – and it’s why you are in the same boat as Mashable.
Social Media Examiner = engagement.
You rock!
Lori R. Taylor
Founder & CEO Of REV Media Marketing llc
2012 Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer
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Get Your Buzz On At My Blog Social Caffeine Twitter/lorirtaylor Facebook/loriraylenetaylor LinkedIn/in/lorirtaylor
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Very interesting infographic @lorirtaylor
They both have their place and their audience. Interesting how much more pull SME (big city paper) has than Mashable (New York Times) indicated by mentions per tweet. I read both when I have time but I see a lot more activity in my network re SME.
As a digital marketer, i find Social Media Examiner tackles more of my constant work problems!
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