Here at Llama HQ we’ve been looking at who is having the greatest influence within Jersey’s Twittersphere. Last week we looked at businesses, charities and groups, this week it’s the turn of the individuals!
Our list has been chosen on the basis of each account’s popularity, level of engagement, the quality of their posts and their relevance to Jersey life. We’ve chosen ten accounts but these aren’t ranked in any particular order. We’ve used external metrics as well as a bit of local knowledge to determine which to include, plus we’ve tried to mix things around so there aren’t too many accounts of the same ilk. Twitter stats correct at time of publication.
If you don’t agree with our list or feel we’ve left some stella Twitter users off the list then please let us know in the comments at the bottom of the post.
@ChildComJersey
Deborah McMillan, the Children’s Commissioner for Jersey. Working to make a difference – championing the rights and futures of all children. Tweets in own capacity.
7604
No. Of Tweets
682
Following
1179
Followers
4302
Liked Tweets
3 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Firmly planting the Jersey Children First message in people’s Twitter feeds
- Sharing behind the scenes Child Commissioner news and progress made
- Sharing her cycling achievements. Love seeing the personal side of everyone’s lives
Further work today on our 4 year plan. Children and young people in Jersey have told me what my priorities should be. That is what I will do. pic.twitter.com/Q3J2RAqedG
— Deborah McMillan (@ChildComJersey) August 22, 2018
@GaryBurgessCI
Broadcaster, journalist, writer. Views mine, RTs/likes may not be. Living with #MEcfs. I also run @zonkedclub. DMs open.
77.8k
No. Of Tweets
9016
Following
10.3k
Followers
23.6k
Liked Tweets
5 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Spot-on sharing of local news
- Raising awareness for #MEcfs
- Showing the fun side of life
Stuff I learned from a night in A&E: people in waiting rooms are curious creatures, and medics are incredibly impressive. My column in today’s @JEPnews includes the phrase ‘tongue sandwich’. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/xG7zIJX9jz
— Gary Burgess (@GaryBurgessCI) October 4, 2018
@JessDunsdon
ITV News Presenter. RTS best series 2018 & ITV News Gold award winner. Cambridge Law grad. Loves her dogs, choir, netball & riding. Fuelled by Diet Coke.
5479
No. Of Tweets
538
Following
3808
Followers
2640
Liked Tweets
8 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Adding a personal & occasionally tongue in cheek slant to local news
- Behind the scenes glimpses of Channel TV
- Bravely sharing her own experience of Mental Health issues
My last @itvchanneltv with @ClareBurtonTV before baby arrives & my lovely colleagues have given me my own baby blimp along with a host of thoughtful gifts. So bizarre to think I won’t be back in work properly til nearly 2020 😳 It’s all a bit emotional 😥 pic.twitter.com/rzM4S7JBXe
— Jess Dunsdon (@Jessdunsdon) September 27, 2018
@keenjersey
Proud Jerseyman, married to Christine for 35 years with 3 amazing daughters as biggest achievement. A bit opinionated!
13.3K
No. Of Tweets
2366
Following
2704
Followers
7610
Liked Tweets
8 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Sharing of leadership news
- Great retweeter of business events
- Supporter of local charities & community awards
Thinking AJ would say you had tougher end of bargain but thanks again to you both from all of us @JSPCAofficial We need to #SaveOurShelter pic.twitter.com/B2DESUkUlz
— Kevin Keen (@keenjersey) October 9, 2018
@KevinPamplin
Daddy. Politician. Proud Deputy of @StSaviourJersey No. 1 District #JerseyCI | #COYS & #Jets fan | RT’s not always endorsements!
5313
No. Of Tweets
1908
Following
3448
Followers
12.9K
Liked Tweets
10 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Really does feel like Kevin genuinely cares about Jersey and us as islanders
- Great use of social media to share political news and insights
- Useful Twitter lists full of local accounts to follow
Great to catch up with @JerseyRecovery collage out across town on #MentalHealthAwarenessDay here in @StHelierJsy #JerseyCI raising awareness of the charities work & services for islanders with #MentalHealth support needs. 💙🇯🇪 pic.twitter.com/hLG66IDni7
— Deputy Kevin Pamplin (@KevinPamplin) October 10, 2018
@MalcolmFerey
CEO of @CABJersey. My tweets are a mixture of personal and professional issues. – standard disclaimer follows – RT’s and likes are not endorsements.
6902
No. Of Tweets
1949
Following
1565
Followers
2107
Liked Tweets
5 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Championing Jersey consumer rights
- The lowdown on local legislation changes
- Sharer of some great poetry snippets
Thanks to The Health Minister, Deputy Richard Renouf and his Assistant Ministers @DeputyMacon @Steveforsenator @HughRaymondJsy for giving us some of their time this morning and visiting @CABJersey offices to get an understanding of the issues that Islanders face. pic.twitter.com/eaf1onz7B1
— Malcolm Ferey (@MalcolmFerey) August 16, 2018
@mitcharj
Dr Andrew Mitchell – MD | Cardiologist | Author | Innovator in #DigitalHealth | #JerseyCI | #F1 | #AI | #VR l #Biometrics
11.5k
No. Of Tweets
1867
Following
2174
Followers
3001
Liked Tweets
9 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Showing us how technology is being put to amazing use in medical fields
- Sharing industry news
- Being educated
Stick-On Solar-Powered Heart Monitor Fits on a Finger https://t.co/6p5RhUdbjP #digitalhealth pic.twitter.com/FcPBsL3zoC
— Dr Andrew Mitchell (@mitcharj) October 3, 2018
@SophiaWeather
ITV Weather presenter with a love of the Channel Islands! (Views are my own)
16.2K
No. Of Tweets
2172
Following
5504
Followers
5938
Liked Tweets
10 years
Account Age
What We Love
- One of Britain’s greatest pastimes – chatting about the weather!
- Behind the scenes reporting antics
- Sharing some great local photos & footage
Live for the weather as we look ahead at conditions for @SuperLeagueTri this weekend! #IAMSUPERLEAGUE with @VixHolland and @TonyCurran69 @itvchanneltv @YESSS_UK1 pic.twitter.com/JOQBecpLI5
— Sophia Bird – ITV (@SophiaWeather) September 27, 2018
@TAVallois
Member of States of Jersey Legislature / Senator / Minister of Education / Deputy Chief Minister.
1887
No. Of Tweets
1069
Following
1750
Followers
957
Liked Tweets
7 years
Account Age
What We Love
- Celebrating the opportunities and successes of local children and young people
- Sharing of Scrutiny and Education news
- The pride in her work shines through
To all year 11 students anxiously awaiting their results tomorrow remember, you did what you could do at this time, embrace the opportunities on offer and no matter the results, you are still you. Good luck to you all, I’m sure you will amaze yourselves!
— Tracey Vallois (@TAVallois) August 22, 2018
@TheOnlyGuru
Binky – Immodest, serial bride. J’adore les qwaires. Bintish, but reassuringly expensive. Tauri bleu. Specialising in being utterly impossible, since the early 80’s.
169k
No. Of Tweets
6890
Following
9813
Followers
304k
Liked Tweets
9 years
Account Age
What We Love
- The sheer stamina needed to tweet soooo often!
- Retweeting the world’s quirkiness
- Bringing a touch of franglais to Twitter
Just accidentally done the St Lawrence stage of this weekend’s Roberts Garages Ltd #JerseyCI Rally 2018.
Qwaite dull when obeying the speed limit 😉https://t.co/TZyiJKB1hB pic.twitter.com/MrvcCPg5Zv
— Binky (simply doesn’t care anymore) (@TheOnlyGuru) October 11, 2018
Also well worth checking out…
A/Dep Chief James Wileman SOJP @SOJP_DCO
Andy Jehan @AndyJehan
Deputy Jeremy Maçon @DeputyMacon
Harry McRandle@HarryMcRandle
Matthew Price @matthewjersey
Murray Norton @MurrayNorton
