Science Communicator, Humorist & Entrepreneur; Former President of Buzzfeed Motion Pictures & Chief Research & Development Officer at Buzzfeed
Ze Frank Biography
Ze Frank, an American online performance artist and humorist, is renowned for his innovative and engaging content. Based in Los Angeles, Frank has generated an array of notable works such as "The Show," "A Show," and "True Facts." His distinctive contribution to the digital landscape has been acknowledged with a Webby Award for Personal Website and a feature in Time's "50 Coolest Websites." He has also served in academia as an adjunct professor at institutions such as ITP/NYU, Parsons School of Design, and SUNY Purchase.
Frank's presence in the digital world extends beyond content creation. He has held significant roles at BuzzFeed, serving as the president of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and later as the chief research and development officer. His prowess in engaging audiences was exhibited when he launched the daily video program "The Show with Zefrank" in 2006. This program combined commentary on media and current events with viewer contributions and activities. In 2012, Frank started "A Show," funded by a Kickstarter campaign, further showcasing his ability to connect with audiences. "True Facts" is Frank's series on YouTube where he details, among other oddities, scientific facts on a wide variety of wildlife, plants, insects, etc.
Frank has been invited to speak at TED Conferences multiple times, with presentations spanning over a decade from 2004 to 2014. His topics, such as "What's so funny about the Web?" have demonstrated his ability for insightful commentary on digital culture. Frank's speaking engagements include appearances at the Ruby on Rails conference, the Caroline Werner Gannett Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and as a substitute host on the PRI public radio show Fair Game with Faith Salie.
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Ze Frank Speaking Topics
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Thinking Social
Length: 45 to 60 minutes.
Using a mix of personal anecdotes and examples from companies that get it or don’t, this talk tries to get at the big questions surrounding social media.
Audiences are becoming more engaged and increasingly expect to be able to interact, give their opinions and converse with brands.
When and how do you decide to engage in social media platforms? How much time do you devote to social media and who should be doing it? If you think of social media as a “conversation” with your customers, then what is your brand’s “voice” and how do you find it? How do you keep the conversation going using “action chains” targeted at specific user expectations? How do you increase participation and maximize its value? What can be measured and what can’t?
The goal of the talk is to present the costumer with ways of thinking about these questions, and models for moving forward in an ever-changing landscape.
Values: Marketing in a connected world—how to approach Social Media; how to get the most from your customers.
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Smart Fun—Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything
Length: Variable, up to an hour; can also be done as a series of short interstitials throughout a conference.
A collection of visuals and stories inspired by years of online curiosity and research. From the history of airplane safety cards to the audience-assisted search for the creator of a random online viral audio clip. Very funny and fast paced. In the style of the performance that was a hit at the Ted conference, etc…
Values: Fun.
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What topics does Ze Frank speak about?
Ze Frank is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Architecture, Architecture, Art & Design, Author, Business, Business Consulting, Comedian, Creativity, Education, Innovation, Inspirational, Marketing, Sales, Science, Social Media, Technology, TED -
Where does Ze Frank travel from?
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Ze Frank is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Thinking Social, Smart Fun—Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything, Smart Fun—The Hard Way: Lessons Learned from a Life Online, Contagious Media Workshop and Contagious Media: Beyond Viral Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ze Frank for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ze Frank generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Clay Shirky, Ray Kurzweil, R "Ray" Wang, Mike Walsh and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ze Frank for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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