Trey is a writer, speaker, community builder, and Social Media Advisor for The Jones Group, Atlanta. HubSpot ranks his Facebook profile as the #4 most influential in the world. Since January 2009, Trey has started or helped start ten Social Media Clubs—eight in the southeastern United States, one in the United Kingdom, and one in Australia. His home club now has over 550 members and was, for most of 2009, the second largest Social Media Club in the world. Trey’s book ‘Spitball Marketing’ is being launched at Like Minds. For more information, visit http://www.treypennington.com.

Olivier is a Brand Strategist with 15 years of marketing management experience across a variety of B2B and B2C industries, from manufacturing and distribution to new media and consumer goods. He currently manages BrandBuilder Marketing, a brand consulting and marketing management firm based in Greenville, SC that helps companies combine traditional and new/social media to achieve their brand-building. You can watch Olivier’s masterclasses on social media ROI at http://smroi.net/.

Daren is the Founder and CEO of 140Characters.co.uk, a new venture dedicated to creating and promoting social change via strategic social networking across the corporate, governmental and nonprofit sectors. In a previous life, Daren served three years at the BBC in various executive roles before becoming Senior Business Development Manager in the Future Media and Technology division, being heavily involved in the strategic partnerships with Microsoft and IBM, and the development of the iPlayer.

Maz Nadjm is responsible for Sky Portal’s social media strategy and implementation. The Sky Portal has over 1 billion monthly page impressions and many millions of unique visitors. Maz works closely with each Sky site, providing on-going technology and strategy assessment within the context of the competitive landscape and Site needs. In addition to his role at Sky, Maz is currently helping Times Online setting up their commenting system. Prior to Sky, Maz co-founded Rareface and InfieldParking.com, a social networking site and growing online community of NASCAR racing fans in commercial partnership with its most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

When it comes to the property arena, former MTV Presenter turned professional property investor/Landlady Vanessa Warwick is one of the most visible, consistent, and active contributors on-line. Over the past five years, Vanessa has contributed to over 2,500 forum threads, has 30,000 readers of her property blog (www.propertytribes.ning.com), has spoken at over 1500 events, workshops, and seminars, and has built personal databases, along with her husband Nick, of over 20,000. Earlier this year, Vanessa launched her Property Tribes forum, which is now one of the most engaging and active property forums on the web! You can read her full bio here.

Andrew is a creative director with extensive startup experience, a seasoned innovator, and co-founder of Like Minds. He pioneered Eyetoeye Digital as one of the earliest ‘new media’ agencies in 1993, working with both household brands, and multinationals. His work has received international acclaim, from the iconic slogan T-Shirts for Katherine Hamnett in the early 80s, to Grammy nominations, and most recently, ‘Orbit’, a documentary-come-musical with extensive CGI of explored universe which is touring the US in 2010. Drew’s accomplishments, past and present, are available in full at his personal blog.

Laura is a web developer and a consultant on social media integration and online community development. Based in South Devon and the founder of Popokatea, she works with awide range of clients including the nonprofit and public sector, and small business enabling them to use innovative methods and online technology to extend their reach, engage with their audience and achieve their goals. Laura was quoted in Fast Company as “the queen of nonprofit technology in the UK.”

Andrew is co-founder of idiomag.com, an personalised publishing platform that is at the cutting edge of the digital publishing revolution. He also previously co-founded thruSITES, a London-based social media development agency with clients such as Universal Studios, Sky, ITV and Number 10. His knowledge in digital media has made him a writer, speaker and consultant in the field.

New media entrepreneur Rick Waghorn started life as a provincial football reporter on the Norwich Evening News before a combination of Clay Shirky and a 40th birthday moment prompted the birth of MyFootballWriter.com in the summer of 2006. From there has sprung a new media blog, OutWithABang, a Twitter-based engagement tool ‘#ncfc’ that was the first UK project to win funding out of C4’s 4iP digital innovation fund and, above all, a community-focussed, self-serve advertising system, Addiply, that is currently helping to reshape the provision of hyper-local news in the UK.

Carl is on the team of Enterprise Architects at Devon County Council. He guides social media usage and change in businesses and organisations, creating and install frameworks and policies for social media and networking. He has a broad background, ranging from Sustainability and Community Development, Tourism & Economic Development, Business Administration and Communications. Carl’s blog is at http://carlhaggerty.wordpress.com.

James is at the centre of a case study for multinationals successfully using Social Media. As a solicitor at Everys Solitictors, James started the PhotoLegal podcast in May this year, and saw it quickly grow to almost 4,000 subscribers and 16,000 downloads in 5 months. Through experimentation, James has developed solid frameworks to successfully deliver social media strategies for larger organisations.

Matt is the Commercial Director of Addiply, a online ad delivery platform aimed at community based websites. Matt has a background in commercial publishing, running and managing magazines, events, and commercial teams. The past few years Matt has worked for the likes of Ten Alps, launching kent.tv, public.tv, and helping clients monitise their websites – more recently he was the sales director of Brand Republic, Haymarket’s online home for their marketing and communication titles – he was launch manager for the iPhone app audioBoo and has now joined forces with Rick Waghorn at Addiply.

The Starbucks Coffee Company (@starbucks ) is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. They were recognised by ENGAGEMENTdb as social media’s most engaging brand.

Magners (@MagnersUK ) are not just makers of fine cider. They are investing in social media strategies, and into Like Minds. Drinks are on them.

Everys Solicitors (@i_legal ) is one of the South West’s leading law firms, and proud supporters of the innovative PhotoLegal podcast that has quickly become an example of industry specific social media success. To make the next step in having Everys work on your behalf, visit their website at www.everys.co.uk.

thruSITES (@thrudigital ) is a London-based strategic web design and development agency. They build community sites and social networks, plus social media apps and widgets for a range of networks. They work for large multinationals and government organisations, such as Sky, ITV and 10 Downing Street, as well as smaller clients and web entrepreneurs.

Rokk Media (@rokkmedia ) specialises in online and digital marketing solutions that meet clients’ business objectives. Designers, web developers, marketers and communications experts working with owner-operators though SMEs to multi-nationals and local authorities, whilst Rokk Media’s sister company – Rokk Internet Marketing supports clients to realise and exploit the full potential of web and social marketing.

Bluegrass Computer Services (@Bluegrass_IT ) provide innovative IT support and training, creating custom support solutions and business efficient processes for its clients. Their mission is to provide every client with the holy grail of problem free computing.

Exeter Conference Centre is the city’s premier venue, offering high quality event space to large corporations and SMEs.

Greenland Studio (@greenlandstudio ) is an accomplished design firm, specialising in branding, graphic and product design. They’ve created high end work for clients such as Disney and Spearmark, and have worked extensively with award-winning online supermarket Ocado.

Optix Solutions (@optixsolutions ) is an Exeter based web design and online marketing company. Beyond simply designing websites, they specialise in search engine optimisation, social media implementation/strategy, and provide customised email marketing solutions. They work with a number of excellent local clients including Ashfords Solicitors and Devon Air Ambulance.

Addiply (@addiply ) is a startup offering ‘perfectly targeted advertising’ through an intuitive web-based interface. Addiply plugs into a number of devices, allowing you to track return on investment across the internet and social networks. For more information on smart advertising, visit www.addiply.com.

UK Net Web (@uknetweb ) are a strategically led, technically focused, web development company with a strong feeling for social media. Focusing on the technical aspects of web, ecommerce and social media, our knowledge base makes us an ideal partner to the media and marketing agencies who believe that specializing allows the highest qualities to prevail.

Business Cornwall (@biz_cornwall ) is proud to be part of Cornwall’s vibrant business community; engaging with the region’s leading companies, connecting the key personalities and providing a respectful and considered commentary on the latest events and news from across the county. Visit our website at http://www.businesscornwall.co.uk.

One Alfred Place (@onealfredplace ) is an exclusive private members club and premier meeting facilities in the heart of London, offering luxury, efficiency, and a meeting of fellow innovative thinkers.

Business Link (@Businesslinkgov ) is the free national service designed to help people starting, running or growing businesses. In the last year the business Link service has helped over 50,000 business owners deal with operational issues and has helped 3000 business owners to develop and implement growth activity. For more information visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest or call 0845 600 9966.

Club Wi-Fi specialise in the supply and management of all types of wi-fi installation.

Founded in 1996, Chinwag (@chinwag ) is a focal point for digital media practitioners. We aggregate expertise, fact and opinion, and act as a connecting rod for ideas and talent across the new media industries through Internet-based community forums, live events, the UK’s leading job site dedicated to the digital sector as well as supporting the UK digital sector with overseas expansion through the Digital Mission series of events and workshops.

Nurphy (@nurphy ) is the easiest way to hold an email-style conversation (professional or personal) online. Visit http://Nurphy.com for signup and overview video.