SaaStr · 2015-04-21
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CEO Social Authority on Twitter: Who Really Influences the C-Suite?
This article examines the role of C-Suite executives on social media, particularly Twitter, and introduces Social Authority as a metric to measure their actual influence. While CEOs are most prevalent on Twitter, analysis of 100,000+ profiles reveals that other executive positions may wield comparable or greater social authority. The article argues that understanding C-Suite social presence is increasingly valuable for B2B sales and marketing strategies.
Metrics in this report
Brand Awareness Lift from Executive Social Media
82%
respondent agreement
US respondents on brand awareness impact
CEO Social Media Credibility Impact
83%
respondent agreement
US respondents on CEO ability to build connections
Top CEOs on Twitter Tracked
350executives
curated list
maintained by Brand Strategist Valeria Maltoni
Trust Impact of CEO Social Media
71%
respondent agreement
US respondents on trustworthiness correlation
Twitter CEO Profiles Analyzed
100,000+profiles
sample size
via Followerwonk analysis