Ignite Boston 4
September 8, 2008 [Ignite Boston 4]
Ben Grossman will be giving his presentation entitled "The Aggregation Conversation." He will speak about what aggregation has meant in the past and what it means to the future of social media. What social media aggregators are already out there, what's on the horizon, and how to start the conversation.

[+] Ignite Boston 4 >>
[+] The Aggregation Conversation >>

Ignite Boston 4
August 8, 2008 [Ignite Boston 4]
Episode 3 of the TalkShoe Webshow Topics on Fire, hosted by Leslie Poston (@geechee_girl) was entitled Generation Gap and Technology. Ben Grossman, representing Generation Y (also known as Digital Natives, Millenials, etc.), was joined on the panel of representatives from Generation X (Jim Keenan and Gradon Tripp) and the Baby Boomers (Jack Herman, father of John Herman and Jonathan Yarmis).

[+] Listen to or Download Episode 3 at TalkShoe >>

PodCamp Boston 3
July 19-20, 2008 [PCB3]
Ben Grossman co-presented with Marta Kagan, creator of the "What the F**K is Social Media" presentation, on July 20th. Ben and Marta's presenatation was focused on how to make the case for Social Media to clients and colleagues who don't "get it" (or don't want to).

[+] PodCamp Boston Website >>

The Social Media Breakfast: Boston
June 24, 2008 [SMB8]
Ben Grossman spoke to 90+ industry leaders in Social Media on the role of video in Social Media and its use as means to engage Digital Natives and Millennials. He offered a case study from a campaign he worked on for AOL AIM Social Media that featured www.TalkToRunningMan.com, a video based target feedback site.

Media Coverage of Social Media Breakfast 8:
[+] Official Event Recap with Video Coverage >>
Podcast:
[+] Len Edgerly's Podcast with Post-Event Interview >>
[+] Larry Lawfer's Video Podcast of Q&A with the Panel >>
Blog Posts:
[+] "Ad Your Comments Here" >>
[+] "360 Days in a PR Life" >>
[+] "Media Bullseye: The Customscoop Magazine" >>

Marketing on a Shoestring Awards
June 16, 2008 [American Marketing Association Boston Chapter]
Ben Grossman won three awards on behalf of McMahon & Tate of
Emerson College for its www.TalkToRunningMan.com concept.
[+] People's Choice Award: Most Creative Concept
[+] Chapter Award: Most Creative Concept
[+] President's Award: Best Creative Presentation