DUSTIN LUTHER

Since starting my first business blog in March of 2005, I've been a thought leader in understanding how small business owners can improve their bottom line through the effective use of social media.

Currently, I head the social media team at Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp ("DandB") out of our corporate offices in Malibu, CA. We're an extremely well-funded startup led by CEO Jeff Stibel that raised $200 million in July '10 to buy D&B's small business-focused assets. My social media team is focused on implementing interesting BtoB campaigns such as our award-winning CredibilityLIVE events while also maintaining a credibile social media presence through our blog (Credibility Insights) and on sites like Twitter (@DandB), Facebook (/DandBCredibility) and LinkedIn (Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp).

My success as a online marketing consultant & executive has earned me labels like "Mr. Social" (from the San Fernando Business Journal), "builder of the real estate blogosphere's infrastructure" (LA Times), quoted in sources like the WSJ, New York Times and CNN Money as an online marketing expert within the business space.

In addition to my executive and consulting work, I'm an accomplished business speaker having presented to over 50 business associations and companies over the past 5 years, including major national and international events. As a speaker, I'm best known for inspiring business owners to bridge the gap between what is possible and what is practical