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End of season #socialstudentDaniel Fanshawe is this year’s #socialstudent winner, followed by Joanna Ayre and Nikki Hegarty.
Week 19 #socialstudentWith one week to go to our final ranking, Daniel Fanshawe retains his lead over Kenny Murray and Charlotte Farringdon.
Week 18 #socialstudentWith just two weeks to go to the final table, three newcomers have joined the ranking. Daniel Fanshawe comes straight in at number one ahead of Kenny Murray; Nikki Hegarty appears in joint third place alongside Charlotte Farringdon, and Dev Mistry arrives in sixth place just behind fellow Bournemouth student Jessica North.
Now I’m a belieberPublic relations student Jazz Chappell was tweeting at a Justin Bieber concert last week. When she woke up next day, she was part of a global news story.
Week 17 #socialstudentWith just three weeks to go, Kenny Murray has retained a narrow lead over Charlotte Farringdon followed by Jessica North – but all three are consolidating their position at the top of the table.
Week 16 #socialstudentThis week, Kenny Murray has extended his lead, with Charlotte Farringdon regaining second place ahead of Jessica North.
Week 15 #socialstudentWith just five weeks to go, changes in our ranking have resulted in a familar look: with Kenny Murray leading from Jessica North and Charlotte Farringdon.
Week 14 #socialstudentJoanna Ayre has retained her lead over Charlotte Farringdon, but the story this week is the return of Sean Ball in third place alongside Kenny Murray and Jessica North. Liz Welch and Michelle Amos make first appearances in the top twenty this academic year.
Week 13 #socialstudentThere were no dramatic changes this week and Joanna Ayre has retained a clear lead over Charlotte Farringdon.
Week 12 #socialstudentThere have been some dramatic changes in PeerIndex scores, and we have a new leader this week. Joanna Ayre now has a clear lead over Charlotte Farringdon, followed by Kenny Murray, Jessica North and Nick Horbowyj. That makes five different universities represented in the top five.
Week 11 #socialstudentCharlotte Farringdon has retained her lead over Kenny Murray for another week – and this year’s #socialstudent is increasingly looking like a two-horse race.
Week 10 #socialstudentCharlotte Farringdon retains her lead over Nick Horbowyj in our second table of 2013.
Week 9 #socialstudentIn our first ranking of 2013, Charlotte Farringdon retains her lead with Nick Horbowyj now in second place.
Week 8 #socialstudentFor our last ranking of 2012, Charlotte Farringdon has retained her lead despite the predicted return of Kenny Murray. But this week’s surprise is the first appearance of Nick Horbowyj in third place.
Week 7 #socialstudentIt’s women’s week: Charlotte Farringdon has taken first place with Chelsea Galpin in second and Faye Oakey in third.
Week 6 #socialstudentKenny Murray and Charlotte Farringdon retain their lead for the sixth week, but the ranking is becoming competitive below them.
Week five #socialstudentThis week, Kenny Murray has extended his lead over Charlotte Farringdon and we welcome Andreea Dobrila straight into the top ten.
Week three #socialstudentThis week, students from Queen Margaret University Edinburgh have strengthened their hold at the top of the leaderboard, with Kenny Murray still in first place.
Week two #socialstudenthis week, Kenny Murray and Charlotte Farringdon have retained their clear lead. We’re expanding the ranking to cover the top 20, drawn from six universities.
Week one #socialstudentHere’s our first #socialstudent ranking of the academic year. This ranks UK-based public relations students according to their Klout and PeerIndex scores.
Are you a #socialstudent?The Behind the Spin #socialstudent ranking is set to return: it will run from the start of November until the end of March 2013.
End of season #socialstudentCongratulations to Hanif Leylabi, the clear #socialstudent winner – and to Lauren Hockey, Jazz Chappell and Michael White who have been ever-present in our 20 weekly tables.
Week 19 #socialstudentWith one week to go, Hanif Leylabi retains his lead and Becky Knowles, Charlotte Brierley and Flavio Oliveira make first appearances.
Week 18 #socialstudentWith two weeks to go, Hanif Leylabi appears to have an unassailable lead. Adele Roberts is a strong climber this week and Stephanie Birch is a notable new entrant.
Week 17 #socialstudentThere’s some movement in our league table, with Lauren Hockey and Charlotte Farringdon climbing and Ryan Mullen entering strongly.
Week 16 #socialstudentThere’s little change at the top this week, but plenty of competition for places in our top twenty. Lauren Hockey is a big climber, Alex Filicevas and Stephanie Ayre have returned strongly and we welcome Hollie Young and Jessica North. Ten universities are represented.
Week 15 #socialstudentThis has been a volatile week. Hannah Shanks and Amanda Champion are the big risers but we welcome two names returning to the list and two newcomers: Amandine Poirier and Malina Istatkova.
Week 14 #socialstudentOnce again there are no major changes at the top, but Olivia Sym and Hannah Shanks have been the fastest risers this week.
Week 13 #socialstudentOnce again there are no major changes at the top, but we welcome one new name to our top 20 list: Olivia Sym.
Week 12 #socialstudentThere are no major changes at the top this week, but we welcome four new names to our top 20 list.
Week 11 #socialstudentAfter the volatility of the early weeks, our #socialstudent ranking has now settled down. There has been no change in the top four places and no new names or departures this week.
Week 10 #socialstudentThis week Hanif Leylabi consolidates his lead and we welcome Jasmine Bell into the top twenty.
Week 9 #socialstudentThis week, Hanif Leylabi retains his place at the top and we welcome Emma Catchpole to the top twenty.
Week 8 #socialstudentFor our first table of 2012, Hanif Leylabi retains his place at the top. There are five new names in the top twenty this week – and ten universities are now represented.
End of year #socialstudent rankingFor our final table of 2011, Hanif Leylabi regains his place at the top. We also welcome new entrants Chelsey Hobson and Chloe Berry straight into the top ten.
#socialstudent week sixThis week, the first four places are unchanged, but Emily Payne has continued her steady progress and has broken into the top five and challenged the male monopoly on top places.
Is Behind the Spin wrong to use Klout and Peerindex for #socialstudent?Social media editor David Clare takes a look at online influencer measurement and the way our #socialstudent list is calculated.
Here come the boys: #socialstudent week fiveThis week, we have a new leader (Yasin Akgun), we have five different universities in the top five – but no women.
Socialstudent list: week fourThis week, Hanif Leylabi has increased his lead and Chelsea Galpin is the highest new entrant into the top 10.
Introducing our #socialstudent leadersToday, Behind the Spin has released a list of the top ten #socialstudents according to their presence on social media. Editor Richard Bailey introduces this new ranking.
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Behind the Spin is a magazine for public relations students and young practitioners. It is supported by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and based at UK universities with CIPR-approved public relations degree courses. You are welcome to visit and comment; to contribute please contact the editor.
