Guess what? We have a keynote speaker for Podcamp Topeka 2011! Ben Smith, one of our fine Lawrence-based neighbors, will be our keynote speaker. And he’s one smart dude. here’s a blurb about him:
Ben Smith is principal of Social: IRL, a boutique social and new media agency based in Lawrence, Kansas. Social: IRL works with brands from across the United States to integrate social media in to all aspects of their daily operations through strategic business goals first based solutions.
He is also host of the nationwide Social: IRL conference series, working with some of the most respected names in the industry such as Jeremiah Owyang, Brian Solis, Peter Shankman, Jason Falls and Sarah Evans to provide in-depth training and education in an intensive boot camp style format. Nearly 900 attendees have participated in Social: IRL events in the last year.
Prior to launching Social: IRL in July 2010, Ben spent more than 10 years working in traditional media with a leading regional news organization. He transitioned from print to online and ultimately was responsible for launching and managing the company’s first dedicated social media department. Ben regularly speaks on social media related topics to national and regional audiences, guest lectures to journalism and communications students at area colleges and universities, and is a member of the Digital Advisory Board at Johnson County Community College. He is also founder of several community based social media organizations, including the Lawrence chapter of the national Social Media Club. You can find him on Twitter @benasmith.
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