Testimonials

“Unlike most blogs in the niche, Ari doesn’t take the same ideas and keep regurgitating them into the echo chamber; I can always count on him for a fresh perspective and varying topics, whether it’s interviews with thought leaders in the field or pushing the envelope and featuring how those in industries others wouldn’t dare touch are utilizing the social web.

“Throughout all this, Ari remains objective and a definite conversation starter in the field of social media strategy, even if he has to challenge widely-held notions. For these reasons and more he has earned my respect as a trailblazer in this niche and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to read a true, original thinker.”
- Stacy Lukasavitz (@damnredhead)

“I first met Ari after leaving a comment on his blog, after which he interviewed me for an article he wrote about my experiments with social media at Case Western Reserve University. Since that first conversation, almost two years ago, we’ve gotten into the habit of sharing tips and advice with one another. If I have a question about social media and government, or anything else in his niche, Ari responds immediately–sharing his insightful thoughts as well as links to additional resources.”
- Heidi Cool (@hacool)

“I’ve been reading Ari’s blog for quite some time. He has a clear understanding of the social media space and he often shows his readers how a particular tool or network works by breaking it down into easy to digest chunks. Readers of all knowledge levels can learn from Ari’s blog and I’ve often referenced him in my own work.”
- Janet Fouts (@jfouts)

“Ari is definitely an authority when it comes to social media strategies. He is not afraid of taking on controversial topics, challenging others to do more with social technologies, and experimenting with various social media tactics to see the possible benefits.”
- Kristi Hines (@kikolani)

“Ari is an evangelist with new media and developing strategies to engage in conversation and drive business. He is experienced in many channels and works hard with researching and planning to find ways to communicate with his audience. On his blog he is a wealth of knowledge of new practices and strategies in the new media industry and promoting best ethics with campaigns. I highly recommend his blog to read for insights as well as his services.”
- Craig Kessler (@craigkessler)

“I don’t really know Ari on a personal level, merely on a professional writing and blogging level. But his depth of knowledge and understanding of social media and the space that it revolves in, never ceases to amaze me. His passion for social media and marketing and his ability to look at the factors that can contribute to it, would be a welcome addition to any organization that needs to build a marketing team comprised of the best and the brightest.”
- Marc Meyer (@marc_meyer)

“I’ve been following Ari’s blog for a few months now and am continuously impressed by his daily musings and commentary and his in-depth knowledge of the political arena – both on the local level and national scale. He understands the power of social technologies to bring communities and people together whether through his blog or Twitter – or other platforms where he has developed a following.”
- Julie Devoll

“Ari is one of the most erudite social networkers I know. His blog posts synthesize complex ideas through well thought-out (and entertaining) writing, packed with original ideas and conclusions…. Every executive should read Ari’s writing on effectively using business-related social networks, such as LinkedIn, or the financial ramifications of social networking on the job.”
- Josh Fialkoff (@joshfialkoff)

“I actually got to know Ari best when we both became bloggers in the same city. His blog posts are relevant, insightful, and meaningful to me (and others, based on the comments). In fact, I will say that Ari was the catalyst for my jumping into the world of social networking with both feet. He has become my technology guru. I would – and just did – recommend him highly as a consultant on or analyst of technology policy.”
- Gillian Swart

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