Finland’s top 100 on Twitter
Wondering who in Finland is worth following on Twitter? Readers helped Yle put together a top 100 list of Finland’s most influential tweeters by revealing their top follows.
Some 300,000 people in Finland use Twitter, which can make choosing who to follow akin to finding a needle in a haystack. But whether you consider Twitter a voyeuristic window or a lifeline for news, here’s our who’s who of the Finnish twittersphere as voted by you (also available on Twitter):
Civil activists
Halo Efekti (@haloefekti): Environmental and human rights activist, blogger.
Finland Inc (@FinlandInc): All about politics and power.
The Ulkopolitist (@ulkopolitist): International relations, also a blog.
Joonas Mäkinen (@JoonasD6): Human rights activist, deputy chair of the Pirate Party’s youth division.
Mari Koistinen (@marikoo): Consumer and internet activist.
Petri Kola (@pe3): Hacker, researcher, designer.
Mika K. T. Pirhonen (@MikaPirhonen): One of Finland’s most prolific tweeters.
Sakari Kestinen (@kestinen): Public administration student, blogger.
Katariina M (@kaaiia): A voice from the education sector.
Media
Jussi Pullinen (@jussipullinen): Helsingin Sanomat reporter.
David Mac Dougall (@davidmacdougall): Scottish journalist living in Finland.
Esa Töykkälä (@toukkala): Journalism student.
Johanna Vehkoo (@vehkoo): Journalist, author, runs @hackshackershki.
Tuomas Enbuske (@TuomasEnbuske): Journalist, TV personality.
Julia Immonen (@JuliaImmonen): Rower, human rights activist working for Sky News Sports.
Pauli Aalto-Setälä (@PauliAS): CEO at Aller Media Finland.
Henkka Hyppönen (@HenkkaHypponen): Entertainment show host.
Elina Lappalainen (@ElinaLappalaine): Journalist at business magazine Talouselämä.
Mediakritiikki (@mediakritiikki ): Media critic.
Ossi Jääskeläinen (@Ossij): Journalist at Finnish PCWorld.
Paula Salovaara (@SalovaaraPaula): Managing editor, Helsingin Sanomat.
Esa Mäkinen (@EsaMakinen): Data journalism, Helsingin Sanomat.
Ville Grahn (@villegrahn): Data network head at provincial daily Keskisuomalainen.
Jussi Ahlroth (@jussiahlroth): Social media producer at Helsingin Sanomat.
Marja Sannikka (@marjasannikka): Host of Yle morning TV show Aamu-tv.
Mika Rahkonen (@mikarahkonen): Online news chief at Yle.
Bettina Sågbom (@bettina_yle): Swedish-speaking Yle host, columnist.
Tuija Aalto (@tuija): Digital planner at Yle.
Society
Alexander Stubb (@AlexStubb): Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Anni Sinnemäki (@AnniSinnemaki): Green MP, former Labour Minister, songwriter.
Mikael Jungner (@MikaelJungner): MP, former head of Yle and ex-SDP party secretary.
Harri Ohra-aho (@ohra_aho): Brigadier General, Finnish Defence Forces.
Johanna Sumuvuori (@sumuvuori): Helsinki city councillor.
Business
Hanna Manninen (@HannaManna): PR and marketing professional.
Juuso Myllyrinne (@juuuso): Product strategist.
Peter Vesterbacka (@pvesterbacka): Angry Birds ”Mighty Eagle.”
Kati Sulin (@kati_sulin): Online dialogue director at Fazer Group.
Alex Nieminen (@alexnieminen): New media pioneer and marketing pro.
Janne Saarikko (@saarikko): Creative and strategy director, zeeland.fi.
Taneli Tikka (@tanelitikka): Tech entrepreneur, former head of the IRC gallery.
Arttu Silvast (@arttusilvast): Digital media producer Nokia, Yle blogger.
Antti Vilpponen (@vilpponen): Founder of Arctic Startup.
Ville Miettinen (@wili): Head of Microtask, hacker, author.
Petri Kokko (@coccco): Former figure skating champ, Google country manager.
Petteri Tarkkonen (@ptarkkonen): CEO of Finn-ID.
Education
Alf Rehn (@AlfRehn): Professor of management, Åbo Akademi.
Riitta Suominen (@Kielipoliisi): Finnish grammar police.
Kari A. Hintikka (@nethunt): Digital media researcher.
Hiski Haukkala (@hiskihaukkala): International relations professor.
Tero Toivanen (@teromakotero): Special education teacher.
Vili Lehdonvirta (@ViliLe): Researcher.
Jere Majava (@jjmajava): Researcher, blogger, social media expert.
Vesa Linja-aho (@linjaaho): Auto engineering, Senior Lecturer @ Metropolia UAS.
Cristina Andersson (@winninghelix): Author, life coach.
Internet and social media
Katja Presnal (@katjapresnal): Social media entrepreneur, blogger.
Riitta Raesmaa (@raesmaa): Entrepreneur, innovator.
Harto Pönkä (@hponka): Social media pro.
Maija Haavisto (@DiamonDie): Author, journalist
Heikki Hyppänen (@mandrl): Entrepreneur, online guru.
Mikko Hyppönen (@mikko): Chief Research Officer, F-Secure.
Jyrki Kasvi (@jyrkikasvi): Green politician, information society activist.
Petteri Järvinen (@petterij): IT-expert, non-fiction author, blogger.
Pauliina Mäkelä (@pauliinamakela): Social media coach.
Christina Forsgård (@kittikatti): Founder of Netprofile Tech PR, social media enthusiast.
Karri Anttila (@Kanttila): All things mobile and digital.
Kristiina Pääkkönen (@KristiinaMeme): Founder, MEMEgroup.
Eero Leppänen (@rautasilta): Social media pro.
Jussi-Pekka Erkkola (@jussipekka): Marketing professional, Valio.
Toni Nummela (@toninummela): It-manager with a marketing twist.
Kari Haakana (@karde): Online journalism geek, Yle.
Mats Adamczak (@matsadamczak): Teacher, blogger, all things social.
Entertainment
Jukka Hilden (@jukkadudeson): Member of the Dudesons.
Anssi ja Renne (@aamupojat): Radio morning hosts, NRJ.
Rita Tainola (@RitaTainola): Reporter at tabloid paper Ilta-Sanomat.
Music
Maija Vilkkumaa (@maijavilkkumaa): Singer.
Esa-Pekka Salonen (@esapekkasalonen): Composer, conductor.
Don Johnson Big Band (@donjohnsonbband): Hip-hop band.
Iiro Rantala (@iirorantala): Jazz pianist.
Tomi Saarinen (@tomisaarinen): Head of music @YleX.
Atso Almila (@atsoalmila): Conductor, composer, teacher, writer.
Film
Olli Sulopuisto (@osulop): Self-professed film hack.
Timo Vuorensola (@leonblank): Filmmaker.
Elias Koskimies (@eliaskoskimies): Writer, director.
Sport
Esko Seppänen (@EskoSeppanen): Editor at sports publication Urheilulehti.
Aleksi Valavuori (@Valavuori): Sports pundit, entrepreneur.
Juha Reini (@JuhaReini): Former footballer, Yle football expert.
Heikki Kovalainen (@H_Kovalainen): F1 racing driver.
Ville Nieminen (@TampereenPoika): Ice hockey player.
Antti Mäkinen (@makinenantti): Sports commentator.
Juha Hiitelä (@jhiitela): NHL correspondent for Ilta-Sanomat and Veikkaaja in Finland.
Jani Mesikämmen (@KarhuHerra): Sports writer.
Oskari Saari (@OskariSaari): Reporter and F1-commentator for MTV3 Finland.
Mikko Ilonen (@MikkoIlonen): Pro golfer.
Matias Strozyk (@MaStrozyk): Sportswriter, SM-liiga editor.
Vesa Rantanen (@vrantanen): Sports Editor for Ilta-Sanomat and Veikkaaja.
Humour
Lotta Backlund (@lottabacklund): Comedian, writer, TV producer.
Mannerheim (@MannerheimCGE): Parody account for iconic historical figure Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim.
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (@KekkonenUKK): Parody account for Urho Kekkonen, Finland’s longest-serving president.
Kullervo Kammola (@KKammola): Fictional satirical figure.
Lehti (@lehtilehti): Media satire.
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