Deborah Benson

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Changemaker Talent | Speakers Bureau @ Changemaker Talent
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Boca Raton, Florida, United States, United States
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About Deborah Benson

Deborah represents today's leading speakers through her firm, Changemaker Talent. These 75+ thought leaders are a dynamic mix of award-winning visual artists, journalists, novelists, scientists, engineers, poets, pilots, astronauts, National Geographic explorers, CEOs, athletes and entrepreneurs, and some of the world’s most elite photographers, including Sony Artisans of Imagery, Nikon Ambassadors, Canon Explorers of Light.Deborah also coaches professional and aspiring public speakers around the world, and runs an annual program for Sony. She also consults with arts organizations, media companies, NGOs, authors, and artists to help them navigate growth opportunities and cultivate meaningful partnerships.She served as a Board member for Ripple Effect Images and an Advisory Board member for Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles and Zoo Atlanta. She has served the TED organization as a TEDx Council Member, TEDCircles pilot host, TEDx curator, and global speaker coach. For 20 years she developed storytellers for National Geographic Society and Partners, and helped grow the touring speaker series National Geographic Live through programming, marketing, and the strategic development and stewardship of presenting partners, and sponsors.

Deborah Benson's Current Company Details
Changemaker Talent

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Deborah Benson Work Experience Details
  • Changemaker Talent
    Ceo, Founder
    Changemaker Talent Apr 2020 - Present
    Miami, Florida, Us
    We represent and coach a broad range of dynamic thought leaders who are exploring the planet, solving problems, documenting life around us, connecting us, and helping us think creatively about the future.
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  • Tedxbocaraton
    Speaker Coach, Co-Curator
    Tedxbocaraton Oct 2021 - Present
    Boca Raton, Florida, Us
    TEDx Boca Raton is one of the South Florida independently organized community events, operating under a license from TED. Our goal is to present short, carefully prepared talks and performances that are idea-focused, and cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder – and provoke conversations that matter. TEDx events are organized by volunteers from the local community, and just like TED events, they lack any commercial, religious or political agenda. Our goal is to spark conversation, connection and community.
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  • Ripple Effect Images
    Member Of The Board Of Advisors
    Ripple Effect Images Jul 2019 - Present
    Reston, Virginia, Us
    We are a nonprofit collective of world-class storytellers who believe that women and girls are forces of nature and the best investment in our future. Our visual storytelling has helped our aid partners raise awareness and funding to scale their innovative solutions worldwide.
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  • National Geographic Partners
    Lead Agent, National Geographic Speakers Bureau
    National Geographic Partners Jul 2017 - Jul 2020
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Served as the lead agent, representing National Geographic explorers, writers, photographers, and filmmakers for a broad range of global speaking engagements.
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  • National Geographic Partners
    Director, Business Development, National Geographic Live & Speakers Bureau
    National Geographic Partners Jan 2010 - Jun 2017
    Washington, Dc, Us
    • Fostered the expansion and success of the Nat Geo Live Speaker Series internationally through sponsor cultivation, and development of presenter and promotional partner relationships.• Coached and placed National Geographic photographers, scientists, filmmakers and explorers for speaking engagements in the corporate, education, institutional, and performing arts sectors.
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  • National Geographic Partners
    Head Of Marketing & Partnerships, National Geographic Live And Speakers Bureau
    National Geographic Partners Aug 2001 - Jan 2010
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Served as head of marketing and PR for National Geographic Live, a program of live events, including talks, music, dance programs, and film festivals. Jointly programmed a touring speaker series and developed integrated marketing and PR campaigns to promote these shows to the general public and students across the U.S.Co-created and ran day to day operations for the National Geographic Speakers Bureau, positioning it as a prime source for curated talent who share insights with Fortune 500 companies, universities, NGOs, and private organizations worldwide.
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  • National Geographic Partners
    Corporate Marketing & Brand Development, National Geographic Channel
    National Geographic Partners Aug 2000 - Aug 2001
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Worked with a small launch team responsible for taking the last of the great brands to television on 01-01-01. Activities included developing brand identity, affiliate marketing strategy, community outreach programs and web presence. Awarded ProMax BDA award for winning site design. NGC experienced fastest launch year subscriber growth in cable TV history.
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  • Ted Conferences
    Tedx Council Member
    Ted Conferences Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
    The TEDx council is a small group of committed individuals from a broad cross-section of business, technology and philanthropy, assembled to help steward the growth of independently organized TEDx events on behalf of the TED organization. TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. Organized by curious individuals who seek to discover ideas and spark conversations in their own community, TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED to individuals, universities, and businesses worldwide.
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  • Geffen Playhouse
    Member, Advisory Board
    Geffen Playhouse Jan 2012 - May 2015
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    The Advisory Board supports Geffen Playhouse in its efforts to bring the magic of theater to students and the Greater Los Angeles community at large.
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  • Bravo Tv
    Director, National Accounts
    Bravo Tv Mar 1994 - Aug 1999
    Served as chief marketing & PR liaison between Bravo Television Network, our sister network The Independent Film Channel and our largest distributors, including DIRECTV, AT&T, Comcast, and Time Warner. Responsible for driving network tune-in and customer retention, promoting local advertising sales, and cultivating a meaningful presence in the theater, community arts and independent film communities across the U.S.
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  • Sportschannel Florida
    Manager, Affiliate Marketing
    Sportschannel Florida Oct 1988 - Mar 1994
    SportsChannel Florida (later Fox Sports Network) served the Florida market by representing and programming games from the Miami Heat (NBA), the Florida Panthers (NHL), the Florida Marlins (MLB), the Miami Hurricanes, the Florida Gators and a wide range of national and international sports. Position was responsible for statewide cable affiliate relations, consumer marketing and promotional activities with our teams and partners.

Deborah Benson Skills

Public Relations Television Social Media Marketing Editing New Media Brand Development Publishing Film Public Speaking Blogging Nonprofits Documentaries Digital Media Entertainment Storytelling Copywriting Journalism Media Relations Content Strategy Copy Editing Environmental Advocacy Strategic Partnerships Social Networking Editorial Nonprofit Organizations Speaker Placement Speaker Development Presentation Coaching Communication Marketing Strategy Business Strategy Business Development Management Event Management Fundraising Leadership Creative Writing Social Media Marketing Writing Sales Sales Management Community Outreach Event Planning Strategic Planning Integrated Marketing Photography Advertising Talent Management Talent Booking

Deborah Benson Education Details

  • The New School
    The New School
    And Media Management
  • Florida State University
    Florida State University
    Communication

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