@benrisinger – Ben Risinger

Fall 2014 State of Social Media

The Story of my Wedding Ring

I lost my wedding ring. I did. Only four months into marriage I was scraping off the windshield of my car one night and it disappeared. That night I was actually going to pick up my awesome wife Kelly (or Slick Laroo as some know her) from her job at David’s Bridal. A snow stormContinue reading “The Story of my Wedding Ring”

I found the Awesome Mitten – time for some new web videos and blogs – #MittenLove

Hello there. For those of you who do not know, I moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and had to leave the DoItIndy crew. I couldn’t be gone tooo long, I was ready. Here I go as a new blogger for the very cool group – Awesome Mitten. A lot like DoItIndy, but Michigan style. IContinue reading “I found the Awesome Mitten – time for some new web videos and blogs – #MittenLove”

#DontStopBelieving – 2013 Mary Free Bed Leg Lamp Holiday Campaign

What a campaign we had, it is truly amazing to hear how many people LOVED and recognized the Mary Free Bed elves and “special” leg lamp. Below you will find a few videos and links to blogs from the communications and external relations staff that tell you a little more about what we did. LegContinue reading “#DontStopBelieving – 2013 Mary Free Bed Leg Lamp Holiday Campaign”

A Drink with Ben & Steve: Google + Hangout

A few weeks ago a friend of mine, Steve Neville, of Intelligent Designs Media said we should chat social media more. We geek out. I completely agreed as I’m a social media junkie and can talk platforms and strategies all the time. Yes, this conversation was had while drinking a beer. SO…a Google + HangoutContinue reading “A Drink with Ben & Steve: Google + Hangout”

The Year 2012 in Pictures

Wow. 2012 flew by in what seems like the blink of an eye. Now that I’m 35 years old, time goes faster and faster. Life was awesome in 2012, so many amazing things happened to myself and our wonderful city of Indianapolis. CLICK HERE to view my blog – 2012 in pictures on DoItIndy.com LookingContinue reading “The Year 2012 in Pictures”

Pokemon Championships in Indianapolis

When I was in college…yes I played Pokemon a little. I am a true fan-boy geek at heart. The game was OK, but I never really got into it. BUT – the cartoon was always cool to me. PIKACHU!!!!! Check it out – I got to interview the world wide marketing manager, a player ofContinue reading “Pokemon Championships in Indianapolis”

Somnium Media

I am very proud to announce that I have started a new media and communications company in the Indianapolis area with two partners! I am now a Principal at Somnium Media along with Stephanie Eppich Daily and Susan Decker. We offer public relations, social media, writing and more. Somnium in Latin means “the dream.” Call us todayContinue reading “Somnium Media”

Indiana Artisan Marketplace

I’m very proud to be a Hoosier. I’ve lived in Indiana, Ohio and Florida but have spent most of my life in our grand state. Hoosiers are cool, Hoosiers are talented and Hoosiers make some really cool stuff. Indiana Artisan is just that – the best that Indiana has to offer. From their website (www.indianaartisan.org),Continue reading “Indiana Artisan Marketplace”

My first March blog

Life happens. I was doing really good at blogging and then March came and off I went… DoItIndy lost some of our best event videos which really hit us hard as a group. We are trying to get them back and hope that a good resolution comes from that soon. We will continue to keepContinue reading “My first March blog”