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United States Erik Qualman is an author, keynote speaker, and professor known for his expertise in digital leadership and social media.
Five-time Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker, Erik Qualman, has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 50 million people, offering insights on digital media.
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Keynote Speaker Erik Qualman has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 50 million people. He is the #1 bestselling author of five books on digital leadership, presented on his personal brand website.
Erik Qualman is the bestselling author of five books on digital leadership including Socialnomics, offering services as a keynote speaker.
Erik Qualman is the author of Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business. Qualman is an international speaker for Fortune 500 companies.
Five-time Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker, Erik Qualman, has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 50 million people, available for bookings.
Erik Qualman uses his wide-ranging knowledge of the digital world to deliver a series of keynote speeches that can help you to expand your social media presence.
His "Socialnomics" work has been featured on "60 Minutes" and in the Wall Street Journal and has been utilized by organizations ranging from the National Guard.
Erik Qualman was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from Michigan State University and later earned an MBA from the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business. Qualman’s early career involved various roles in online marketing and eBusiness. He worked at Cadillac & Pontiac from 1994 to 1997, AT&T from 1998 to 2000, Yahoo from 2000 to 2003, EarthLink from 2003 to 2005, and Travelzoo from 2005 to 2008. These experiences provided him with foundational knowledge in the evolving digital landscape before he transitioned into a career as an author and speaker. Lake Superior State University awarded him an honorary doctorate for his contributions to the field of digital leadership.
Qualman is recognized as a five-time bestselling author, with his work focusing on digital leadership and the impact of social media. His book, “Socialnomics,” published in 2009, was a finalist for the American Marketing Association’s 2010 Book of the Year. He was also a finalist for the “Most Likeable Author Award” in 2012, alongside Seth Godin and J.K. Rowling. In addition to his writing, Qualman is a professional keynote speaker who has delivered presentations in over 55 countries, reaching more than 50 million people globally. His speaking engagements include notable events such as IBM’s Business Connect in Milan in 2013, Europe’s Fiber To The Home (FTTH) Council Meeting in Lisbon, and BookExpo America in 2009. In 2021, he became the first male speaker at the Indy Women in Tech Summit.
Currently, Qualman teaches a Master’s-level Digital Leadership course at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media & Integrated Marketing Communications. His insights and opinions on digital trends have been featured in publications such as Mashable, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, Forbes, and The Huffington Post. He has also been interviewed on various radio and television programs regarding his perspectives on the digital world. His career progression highlights a continuous engagement with and analysis of digital transformations, positioning him as a leading voice in the field.
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