Danny Brown

I think this blogger really does his homework. I checked his archives and he's really added a valuable information resource that covers a wide variety of topics. I really liked the section where he interviews people in his industry.

Danny has a gift of seeing things in a completely different way. He's a visionary, commenter, and influencer.

Danny is the beacon for everyone else, making social mean something more, not just for pure income or profit.

Danny's blog has become my go-to site for breaking commentary on the news of the social media and tech world. Danny's ability to combine the news of the online space with thought-provoking commentary that invites people to engage in honest, back-and-forth discussion is unparalleled. He also knows how to have a little fun, and shows great appreciation for his readership and online following on a regular basis. I always feel welcome at Danny's little piece of the Interwebs and have nothing but appreciation for the vast amount of insight he has into the fields of PR, marketing, and social media.

When I first started my progression to being a social media guru, hmmm several months ago now, Danny Brown was one of the first people I came across. It seemed that everywhere I went, I saw the same avatar, a guy in a funny cap who looked like he had stepped out of one of those old style Hovis TV ads.

After I while I plucked up the courage to check out his blog and I'm glad I did.

Danny Brown's brain seems to work a bit differently to most people's, he sees things in ways that many others miss. The stories on his blog are often quite simple, but always cause me to question my own views - make me think.

I like the way that Danny doesn't use his blog to promote products or to fill it with advertising - something that is becoming rare among the top social media guys.

The one thing Danny does promote is the organization he started 12for12k, a way for regular people to use social media to help others.

When I think about it, I've met many of my favorite people on Twitter through Danny Brown or 12for12k. Danny seems to have a knack for bringing people together and that is a great gift.

That's what Danny is about. He's an outright nice guy that doesn't just show that with his Twitter activity but with his writings on his personal blog. He writes from the heart and tells the truth whether it's for his 12for12k cause, which he has done an amazing job at, or talking about marketing and social media.

This guy is the *real* deal in the very sense of the word.

Danny's blog has become one of my favorites recently. He has a tremendous mind that challenges readers to become the best professional. Danny is an absolute influencer who knows his stuff.

From the moment I got to know Danny, I immediately recognized the fact that Danny has a big heart. His 12for12K effort is a tremendous idea and one that mirros his sensibilities, bit as a writer and a human being. And to top it off, he's a super smart PR professional - the dude has a great arsenal to tap into. I, for one, look forward to buying him a margarita (sooner than later) to talk shop and sharing a bit more from his trusty bag o'tricks.

You don't have to read Danny's blog for long before realizing he's smart, genuine and a visionary. He shares great insights on social media marketing that are rooted in sound communications experience and strategies. He's an all-around nice guy who genuinely cares for people. And he thinks about our industry and its future at a high level. Top it off with the fact that he's a prolific blogger and you've got a great blog to add to your reader.