Ryan is a nationally recognized authority on digital marketing, and was instrumental in launching the one of the first social media departments in the country. Additionally, he’s received recognition from Forbes.com as leading one of the “Top 100 Global Ad Agencies that Know Social Media”, and was awarded the title of "40 Under 40" by the Baltimore Business Journal.Ryan has presented on social media topics both locally and nationally, including PRSA International and the Social Media Tourism Conference. He’s also been quoted for his social media expertise on ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, Mashable, MSNBC.com, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Business Journal and the Social Media Examiner. His current and former clients include got milk? (MilkPEP), Texas Instruments, OLD BAY (McCormick & Company), University of Maryland University College, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (TV broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals), Marco’s Pizza, Ocean City Maryland Department of Tourism, and M&T Bank. Specialties include: Research | Strategic Development | Traditional, Non-Traditional, and Digital Advertising | Social Media Marketing | Reputation Management | Community Management | Content Development | Ambassador Program Management | Crisis Management | Sweepstakes and Contest Administration | Referral and Reward Program Development | Search Engine Optimization | Public Relations | Project Management | Image and Video Editing |