Basil Puglisi began his exploration of the “Digital Age” with a philosophy of “Read, Write & Share”. The content, which was based around digital and social media became his initial source for professional development.

Basil Puglisi has also sought out traditional learning methods by attending the top conferences like the Search Engine Marketing Expo, New Media Expo, Social Media World Forum, SxSW, Internet Week and more. Additionally, he has also received professional training from Google, Microsoft, AOL, Constant Contact and others in his role as a Partner Agency. These conferences, expos and training sessions help contribute to his professional development which he shares with his followers and colleagues.

Basil Puglisi has been a moderator for panels that include professionals from NBC News, Crain’s Communications, BQE Media, Dragon Search Marketing, Klout, StumbleUpon and also a featured Speaker or Presenter for events like Social Media Week, NYXPO, NYBizExpo, TradeBrooklyn, #140Conf and even a Guest Lecturer for Dowling College, Stony Brook University and Suffolk County Community College.

@basilpuglisi has been recognized as a Top Conference Influencer on Twitter for Social Media Week #SMWNYC according to @Kred & Ogilvy, The Corporate Social Media Summit according to @Radian6 & Useful Social Media and the Social Media World Forum North America based on tracking by @Synthesio. Recently @BasilPuglisi ranked in #2 as an Influencer at the #KredNY Influencer Summit only behind the Kred CEO.

Education:

• Doctoral Studies in Education
• Masters in Public Policy & Admin
• B.A. Criminal Justice & Sociology