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ZN @znconsulting.com · 2d

On September 19, #EUinfluencer 2025 brought together content creators & communication leaders.

Here’s what they said 👇

➡️ Check the photos & share your key takeaway!

ZN @znconsulting.com · 8d

"Online debate isn’t a conversation anymore, it’s just overlapping broadcasts."

Andrew Stroehlein explains how polarization, platform shifts & AI are reshaping public discourse on The #ZNL Podcast.

open.spotify.com/episode/2xdQ...

ZN @znconsulting.com · 9d

✨ #EUinfluencer 2025 showed Brussels’ digital shift

specialists > generalists
multi-channel > single
connecting > broadcasting.

🎥 Highlights: znconsulting.com/articles/thr...

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 12d

🚨 Europe’s digital power map just got an update.

In today’s noisy online world, the loudest voice isn’t the one that wins; it’s the one people trust.

Read the latest edition of Zeitgeist News now👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/euinfl...

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

@jeremycliffe.bsky.social @spignal.bsky.social @julienhoez.eu

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

@davekeating.substack.com @shonamurray.bsky.social @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social @nvondarza.bsky.social @carolinedegruyter.bsky.social @jonworth.eu @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social @simplyshada.bsky.social @mdups.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social @stevepeers.bsky.social @henryjfoy.ft.com

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

🏆 The 2025 #EUinfluencer Top 50 is on Bluesky

This year’s list is here. 50 voices to follow for insight, analysis, and conversation on Europe’s future. 🌍

📌 See the full rankings + methodology:
Methodology:
znconsulting.com/articles/dec...

Ranking:
znconsulting.com/articles/eui...

🧵 Tags below

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

🏆 2025 #EUinfluencer | Top 35–31 (Bluesky)

3️⃣5️⃣ @karlmathiesen.bsky.social
3️⃣4️⃣ @dirkjacobs.bsky.social
3️⃣3️⃣ @elenasanchez.bsky.social
3️⃣2️⃣ @davidcarretta.bsky.social
3️⃣1️⃣ @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social

🧵 Next: 30–26

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

🏆 2025 #EUinfluencer | Top 40–36 (Bluesky)

4️⃣0️⃣ @lotteleicht.bsky.social
3️⃣9️⃣ @alicemhancock.bsky.social
3️⃣8️⃣ @alexowski.bsky.social
3️⃣7️⃣ @ziaweise.bsky.social
3️⃣6️⃣ @perrincam.bsky.social

🧵 Next: 35–31

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

🌟 Wrapping up an incredible #EUinfluencer2025! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Cardo Brussels and tuned in online. Huge appreciation to our sponsors AssocWorld, BestinBrussels.eu, visitbrussels, AVS and FiscalNote for making it all possible.

🎉 Now it’s time to celebrate!

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

🎉 None of this would have happened without our sponsors. From the first idea to the final toast, you powered #EUinfluencer2025 and helped turn it into the night the EU Bubble will be talking about. 🙌✨

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 18d

🤖 #EUinfluencer winners named, glasses clinking… now it’s time to swing by the AI Corner!

Our Creative Director Antonin de Bellefroid is live-transforming 10-second clips into custom AI portraits. 🖼️✨

👉 Don’t miss your chance to walk away with your own!

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

Announcing the Top 4 in Space at #EUinfluencer2025 🚀🛰️

🥇 @astropierre.com
🥈 @timmermansr.bsky.social
🥉 Robin Wauters
🏅 Andreea Strachinescu

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

Presenting the Top 5 in Technology & Digital at #EUinfluencer2025 💻

🥇 Patrick Hansen
🥈 Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl
🥉 @paulnemitz.bsky.social
🏅 Victoria de Posson
🏅 @vanbergheneu.bsky.social

Kudos to the innovators advancing Europe’s digital transformation 🚀

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

Featuring the Top 5 in AI at #EUinfluencer2025🤖

🥇 @heikoborchert.bsky.social
🥈 @paulnemitz.bsky.social
🥉 Andrea Renda
🏅 @marcorecorder.bsky.social
🏅 Sevinc Kader

👏 Well done to all featured for their contributions on AI and digital policy in Europe.

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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 19d

I’m at ZN’s #EUinfluencer event in Brussels. I obviously ought to be at the event on the other floor 😀

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

Panel 3 Future Tech Trends (AI and beyond) is live! 🌍

@jesusazogue.bsky.social, Evan Lamos, Emőke Péter, and Geraint Edwards are unpacking the real trends driving the EU digital space. 📊

💬 Got a question? Drop it below! 👇

#EUinfluencer

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

Spotlighting the Top 5 in Healthcare at #EUinfluencer2025! 🏥

🥇 Claire Skentelbery
🥈 @ktowens.bsky.social
🥉 Nathalie Moll
🏅 @gerardofortuna.bsky.social
🏅 @pietercleppe.bsky.social

👏 Congrats to these voices shaping Europe’s healthcare future!

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

📊 Applauding the Top 5 in Foreign Affairs at #EUinfluencer2025!

🥇 @stebenaglia.bsky.social
🥈 @sariarhohavren.bsky.social
🥉 @liliebayer.bsky.social
🏅 @theresaafallon.bsky.social
🏅 @danielfiott.bsky.social

Kudos to this group for their analysis, commentary, & reporting on Europe’s global role.

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

📊 Highlighting the Top 5 in Economy & Trade at #EUinfluencer2025!

Congrats to the thought leaders driving the conversation on Europe’s economic future! 💶

🥇 @spignal.bsky.social
🥈 @davidheniguk.bsky.social
🥉 @fbermingham.bsky.social
🏅 @jeremycliffe.bsky.social
🏅 @sariarhohavren.bsky.social

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

📢 Next Generation of Influencers: Panel 2 is live!

Sevim Aktas, Klaudia Woźniak, Chiara Gerngrosz & Annalies Coessens are sharing how an #EUinfluencer can stay #OneStepAhead in today’s fast-moving digital world.

💬 Got a question? Drop it below!

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ZN @znconsulting.com · 19d

🏆 The Top 5 of the 2025 #EUinfluencer on BlueSky:

1️⃣ @stevepeers.bsky.social
2️⃣ @henryjfoy.ft.com
3️⃣ @jeremycliffe.bsky.social
4️⃣ @spignal.bsky.social
5️⃣ @julienhoez.eu

👏 Congrats to this year’s top voices!

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