CV

Summary davidpcushmanATgmail.com

David Cushman is established as a world-class thought leader and strategist in social + media, the power of the network, and how its impact changes everything.

He is the author of the top-ranked blog FasterFuture and of the book The Power of the Network.

He has a deep understanding of the emerging dominance of communities and how brands, companies and organisations can adapt to prosper in this rapidly changing world.

He has authored a series of widely read and respected white papers:

• Communities of purpose are the business units of the 21st century
• Marketing and Advertising Models for a Networked World
• Don't Just Witness the Network: Be Part of It
• Reed's Law and how multiple identities make the long tail a little longer
• The Power of the Network = The Power of We: Why Media Is The New Business Ecology

He shares his thoughts on his blog (fasterfuture.blogspot.com) which counts among its many influential readers Alan Moore and Tomi Ahonen (co-authors Communities Dominate Brands), tech geek blogger Robert Scoble (author Naked Conversations), Hugh Macleod (Gaping Void) Mark Earls (author Herd), Joseph Jaffe (author Life after the 30 second spot, Join the Conversation), David Armano (Logic + Emotion), Euan Semple (Global consultant in social computing), Neil Perkin (Director of Marketing & Strategy, IPC) and Ajit Jaoker (author Mobile Web2.0).

Widget guru and internet pioneer Ivan Pope describes him as: "My favourite media employee".

“Few people I have met, have what David has [1] a deep understanding of their existing business and [2] a clear and detailed vision of where that business can go in the light of the significant challenges of the digital world. Also a first class communicator. I would unhesitatingly recommend David.
Alan Moore CEO - SMLXL Author: Communities Dominate Brands. Business & Marketing Challenges in the 21st Century” April 18, 2008

“Every company involved in digital development should have a 'Dave'. Passionate, inquisitive, knowledgeable and fearless in all aspects of how digital technology are changing life and business, but particularly their cultural impact. Dave is a fully paid-up member of the digerati and mixes with those whose focus is further ahead than the next quarter's results. The result is great knowledge, insight, some provocative opinions and a strategic perspective particularly on digital media.”
Gus Swan, head of technology, Bauer Consumer Media.

Neil Perkin has ranked him alongside the likes of Seth Godin, Clay Shirky, Jeff Jarvis and Don Tapscott for inspirational thinking.

Vin Crosbie (Adjunct Professor of Visual and Interactive Communications at Syracuse University) simply thanked David for "reminding me of something I often forget, that the reason we go online is to be in contact with other humans").

David is regularly invited to present around the world at events including:

• Social Media In Business, London, May 21, 2010
• Being Social, London, May 13, 2010
• Social Business Summit, London, Mar 18, 2010
• Keynote: Omexpo, Madrid, Feb 25, 2010
• M-Football, London, Jan 21, 2010
• Keynote: Online Information 09, Olympia, London, Dec 1, 09
• Keynote: SIPA 09, London, Nov 19, 09
• Monitoring Social Media 09, London, Nov 17
• BlogTalk Radio Nov 10, 8pm UK time
• Interview on BlogTalk Radio Oct 8, 5:30pm (UK)
• Everything... social media: Huntingdon, Oct 2, 09
• Leicester De Montford University, Feb 27, 09
• Winning with Social Media - London Feb 26, 09
• Mobile Content, Nov 18-21, London
• Widget Web Expo, London, Oct 6-7
• Digital Asset Management, London, June 25-26
• Widget Web Expo, New York Jun 16-17
• Telcos Multiplatform and content management delivery forum, London Jun 11-13
• Mobile Internet Portal Strategies: London, May 20-21
• Mobile Entertainment Market, Cannes, May 7-9
• EPublishing Innovation Forum, May 7-8, London
• IIR's Mobile Internet, Berlin, Mar 30-Apr3
• Digital Marketing Briefing, London, Mar19, 08
• BlogTalk 2008, Mar 3/4, Cork
• Digital Identity Forum, London, Nov 20-21, 2007
• NetImperative Online Publishing and Media Seminar. Nov 14, 2007

Career history



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Awards

• PPA Interactive Consumer Magazine of the Year 2005 (for motorcyclenews.com)
• Emap Automotive, Best Brand Extension 2005 and 2004 (for motorcyclenews.com);
• Shortlisted in the Association of Online Publishers ‘integration of media’ award 2004

• Emap Production Team of the Year 2003 (as Production Editor, MCN),
• Highly Commended Interactive Consumer Magazine of the Year (PPA) 2002

• Best New Launch (PPAI) 2001 (for motorcyclenews.com)
• Best Design (PPAI) 2001 (for motorcyclenews.com).

Life

Education: Phil/Soc BA(hons) 2:1, University of Essex, 1987

NCTJ qualified journalist

DoB: 31.12.65

Marital status: Married, with one daughter.

Health: No significant time off through illness

Driving licence: Clean and full driving and motorcycle licences.
I hold a RoSPA Diploma in the tuition of Advanced Riding and a Gold standard Advanced Driving Test pass.

Outside interests: Past Chairman St Neots Round Table (2004).
I also enjoy travel, the occasional half marathon, the web and cooking.

Blog: fasterfuture.blogspot.com