Brian Keeler

Brian Keeler has a diverse, broad-based background in political activism, citizen journalism, Internet community development, business consulting and the performing arts. His work has garnered numerous awards including 2007 Golden Dot award for “Best Web Site – Local, State, or Federal Candidate” "Take19 Political Blog" – writer/designer) and the 2005 Kofax Award Nominee for Best New Blog ("ePluribus Media" – Co-Founder, Exec. Director, and writer).

In 2006, Brian was a ground breaking “Netroots” [htt p://www.keeler2006.com"NYS Senate candidate"} with extensive online exposure. His campaign developed unique methods for utilizing the progressive on line community and was the first to hold a “blograiser,” a combined real time and virtual fund raising event. For more about his campaign:

- "One of Our Own Declares Candidacy" - "Blue America Candidate" - "Why Brian Keeler is a Netroots Hero"

Brian is the co-founder of the citizen journalism blogs, The Albany Project", "Political Cortex", as well as ePluribus Media, the. He is known in the “Blogosphere” as a writer, under the name, NYBri, and virtual community builder.

He is presently Vice President of Politics and Advocacy for "VShift', a full service Internet Marketing Company.