SOMEWHAT FRANK -- the blogosphere’s must-read tech-talk written by Frank Gruber -- presents candid and timely perspectives on how web 2.0 and technology fuse into everyday life. Running the gamut from the latest reports on emerging Web 2.0 applications to exciting updates in the social media movement, SOMEWHAT FRANK makes the fast-paced world of technology both accessible and fun. Also you can join the community and connect with its worldwide audience of business and tech industry leaders, venture capitalists, investment professionals and entrepreneurs. SOMEWHAT FRANK is published by SOMEWHAT FRANK, LLC.
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social media & web product development expert, blogger and entrepreneur
Email: frank@somewhatfrank.com
Blogger Since: June 2005
Web Sites:
Somewhat Frank
TECH cocktail
Photos: Flickr & AOL Pictures
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Location: Arlington, VA (map it)
Day Job: Sr. Product Manager @ AOL
myAOL Personalization Suite
Astrological Sign: Taurus (Mess with the bull, you get the horns.)
I enjoy: Sunshine, strumming my six-string, long walks on the beach, baseball, mojitos and taking photos/videos of pretty much anything that moves.
Short Bio:
I am an avid blogger, active member of the
blogosphere and technology and product development enthusiast with a
wealth of experience in web technology and product development.
Education:
M.S. in Computer Information Systems from Northwestern University
B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University
Career Highlights:
I am currently a senior product manager of myAOL at AOL. I have served as a consultant for several Fortune 500 companies for Technology Services Group. In addition, I have developed online product strategy for Apartments.com and Tribune Interactive, a subsidiary of the Tribune Company. In May 2006, I co-founded TECH cocktail with Eric Olson, a quarterly web/tech/business mixer event, which connects the local technology and business community.
Publications:
TechCrunch Articles:
The State of Online Feed Readers
Let's Buy Some Music: Part 1
Subscription Music Services Compared: Part 2
Comparing the Mapping Services
Do More: Online To Do Lists Compared
Nine Chicago Startups Present at TECH cocktail
Midwest Startups Unite at Second TECH cocktail
Alt Search Engines Article:
iMedia Connection Articles:
WOM in the Social Media Landscape
Creating the Positive User Experience
Integrate Your Local Media Strategy
Advertising on Social Networks
Audio/Video:
A Social Media Discussion Lifestreamed
Trend TV Interviews Somewhat Frank Gruber
2007 Supernova Interview Series v3
TechCrunch - Video Of Unlaunched AOL Products
The Forces Behind TECH cocktail - BusinessPOV
TalkCrunch - Episode 4: Battle of the Online Feed Readers
Waxxi Interactive Podcast: Robert Scoble & Shel Israel
Waxxi Interactive Podcast: Michael Parekh & Mike Arrington
Frank Gruber and Eric Olson talk TECHCocktail 3
In The News:
10/12/06 - TECH cocktail: Eric Olson & Frank Gruber, Technology Evangelist
03/13/06 - The Innovators: Frank Gruber, Technology Evangelist
11/06/05 - Advanced ads, or attack of the splog people, Toronto Star
10/29/05 - How To Fight Those Surging Splogs, Wired News
10/19/05 - 'Splogs' Roil Web, and Some Blame Google, Wall Street Journal
