Monthly Archives: October 2011
Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” Featured in Google Chrome Ad
October 30, 2011
Economist Zanny Minton-Beddoes On Investing in Emerging Markets
October 28, 2011
Justice Alan Page: Building Communities Through Education
October 28, 2011
The Buried Life Signs New Deal with MTV
October 27, 2011
The creators of The Buried Life, Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn, and Jonnie Penn, announced today that they have signed a new deal with MTV Networks. Their self-titled show ran for two seasons on the network.
This new deal is being considered a developmental deal, where the group can create new content, reformat their show, and will offer a platform for them to create a third season, and other projects.
The four members of The Buried Life share: “The four of us grew up dreaming of making television and movies and we’re excited for what’s to come with MTV. We’re doing everything we can to learn the ins and outs of the industry and have many people to thank for giving us the opportunity to do this day in day out, including our fans. We want to continue to grow with our audience and inject in the industry the same dose of genuine compassion that guys like Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, and others before us did.”
The Buried Life began five years ago when the four friends from Victoria, BC, set out on a mission to accomplish a list of things to do before they die and to help others along the way. The boys funded their initial two-week road trip through local sponsors and fundraisers; their community has since grown to over 1.2 million fans on Facebook.
Among other things, the group will be publishing their first book, What do You Want to do Before You Die? in March 2012 with Artisan Books, a division of Workman Publishing and are currently in a partnership with Verizon Wireless Careers, the sponsor of their 2011/2012 Nationwide College Tour: whatdoyouwanttodobeforeyougraduate.com
Speaking to college campuses across the country, TBL ask students, “What do you want to do before you die?” Contact Keppler Speakers to bring The Buried Life to your next campus event.
Jodie Sweetin Shares Her Personal Story
October 27, 2011
Recent Raves: Aron Ralston, The Buried Life, and Soledad O’Brien
October 26, 2011
By going the extra mile to meet their audiences in person and inspiring their fans to live life to the fullest, Keppler’s campus speakers have been bringing in the crowds nationwide. Soledad O’Brien, The Buried Life, and Aron Ralston are filling college auditoriums–providing hope, inspiration, and engaging stories.
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The University of Miami is still buzzing about Soledad O’Brien‘s recent campus screening of her inspirational new documentary, Latino In Amerca 2: In Her Corner. |
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MTV’s The Buried Life presented to a packed auditorium at Carleton University recently–and even stayed to meet and take photos with 1,500 students after the event! |
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At a recent event at the University of Montana, Aron Ralston wowed a crowd of 2,000 students. His message of, “may your boulders be your blessings,” encouraged the audience to see the beauty in their own trials. |
Want to host a hot event at your campus? Contact Keppler Speakers for more information.
Walter Isaacson Releases the First Authorized Biography of Steve Jobs
October 24, 2011
On October 24, best-selling biographer Walter Isaacson releases the first authorized biography of the late Apple co-founder, aptly titled, Steve Jobs. Already an Amazon best-seller, Isaacson’s biography draws from more than 40 interviews with Jobs, offering candid commentary from the eccentric innovator and an intimate portrait of his life and work.
In an honest look at one of the most innovative minds of our time, Isaacson shows how Jobs was able to transform Apple from a niche computer maker to one of the biggest companies in the world and reveals how Jobs’ philosophy of connecting creativity with technology developed.
“At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination,” according to Amazon.
Isaacson is president and CEO of The Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, D.C. His other biographies include the New York Times best-seller Einstein: His Life and Universe, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, and Kissinger: A Biography.
A captivating speaker and celebrated historian, Isaacson breathes life into some of history’s most notable characters in his fascinating presentations.
Contact Keppler Speakers to bring Walter Isaacson to your next event.
Distinguished Lecture Series: Elevating the Conversation
October 23, 2011
Addressing politics, the economy, the environment, and issues that are sparking conversation at campuses across the country, these in-demand speakers are the perfect addition to your campus program. Elevate the conversation. Contact Keppler Speakers to bring one of these distinguished speakers to your next campus event.
 Captain Mark KellyCommander of Space Shuttle Endeavour‘s Final Mission |
 Soledad O’BrienAcclaimed Special Investigations Correspondent and Host of CNN’s In America Documentaries |
 Planet MoneyNPR’s Award-Winning Reporting Team on Finance and the Economy |
 Michele NorrisHost of NPR’s All Things Considered |
 Garrison KeillorBest-Selling Author and Host of A Prairie Home Companion |
 Zanny Minton-BeddoesEconomic Editor for The Economist and Former IMF Economist |
 Jean-Michel CousteauMarine Explorer, Environmental Activist, Educator, and Filmmaker |
 Nina TotenbergNPR Legal Affairs Correspondent |
 Michael BeschlossAward-Winning Presidential Historian |
 Ken BurnsAward-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
Governor Jennifer Granholm to Host Her Own Primetime Show on Current TV
October 20, 2011
Economic recovery expert and two-term Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will host a weeknight Current TV program titled, The War Room with Jennifer Granholm, starting in January 2012. The one-hour show will follow Countdown with Keith Olbermann at 9 p.m. Eastern. During the engaging and informative one-hour program, Granholm will discuss Election 2012 events and the day’s news, host political insiders and campaigners, and provide political analysis.
“The War Room will be a nightly show for political junkies like me and anyone who cares about the future of our country, focusing on the 2012 election from all angles,” said Granholm on Current TV’s website.
Granholm, the first woman to serve as governor of Michigan, developed economic strategies that have resulted in the creation more than 653,000 jobs in Michigan and have positioned the state a leader in green job creation. In their recently released memoir, A Governor’s Story: The Fight for Jobs and America’s Economic Future, Granholm and her husband Dan Mulhern chronicle her tenure and Michigan’s economic rebound.
A dynamic and passionate speaker, Granholm delivers insight into today’s economy, reveals strategies for making America more competitive in the global marketplace, and shows how the tactics she put in place for Michigan provide a roadmap for our economic wellbeing.
Contact Keppler Speakers to bring Governor Jennifer Granholm to your next event.
Victim’s Rights Advocate Carissa Phelps Shares Her New Documentary
October 20, 2011