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Since May 2010, Lane has been a public speaker about the world of social media, marketing, youth, privacy, and reaching the younger generation. Lane has also been a strong advocate for privacy to promote the dangers of oversharing and the importance of maintaining a positive reputation online.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sutton|first=Lane|title=5 Ways to Avoid Oversharing Online|url=http://mashable.com/2012/08/25/oversharing-social-media-teens-tip/|accessdate=7 October 2013|newspaper=Mashable|date=25 August 2012}}</ref> He has lectured before large audiences of both students and adults across the United States. |
Since May 2010, Lane has been a public speaker about the world of social media, marketing, youth, privacy, and reaching the younger generation. Lane has also been a strong advocate for privacy to promote the dangers of oversharing and the importance of maintaining a positive reputation online.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sutton|first=Lane|title=5 Ways to Avoid Oversharing Online|url=http://mashable.com/2012/08/25/oversharing-social-media-teens-tip/|accessdate=7 October 2013|newspaper=Mashable|date=25 August 2012}}</ref> He has lectured before large audiences of both students and adults across the United States. |
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At the age of 11, Lane created a website, [[KidCriticUSA.com]]{{ |
At the age of 11, Lane created a website, [[KidCriticUSA.com]]<ref name="Boston 2010">{{cite news|last=Ailworth|first=Erin|title=The boy who seems to know it all|url=http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2010/10/10/just_13_framingham_boy_is_already_a_social_media_guru/|accessdate=7 October 2013|newspaper=The Boston Globe|date=10 October 2010}} to feature reviews by a kid, for kids and families about movies, books, activities, products, all from a youth perspective. The website encouraged kids to have a place to find interests as kids. |
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In September 2013, Lane spoke at the [[TEDx]]Redmond conference, saying the world needs to disconnect from screen time, and increase face time. According to Sutton, in an era of constant communication, it is important that society has relied too much on technology yet we become isolated from our real presence in society among all of this virtual communicating.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sutton|first=Lane|title=Unplug from Social Media: Lane Sutton at TEDxRedmond|url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Unplug-from-Social-Media-Lane-S|publisher=TEDxYouth|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref> |
In September 2013, Lane spoke at the [[TEDx]]Redmond conference, saying the world needs to disconnect from screen time, and increase face time. According to Sutton, in an era of constant communication, it is important that society has relied too much on technology yet we become isolated from our real presence in society among all of this virtual communicating.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sutton|first=Lane|title=Unplug from Social Media: Lane Sutton at TEDxRedmond|url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Unplug-from-Social-Media-Lane-S|publisher=TEDxYouth|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:06, 25 October 2013
Lane Sutton (born January 31, 1997) is an American young entrepreneur, digital native, and public speaker.
Sutton first became known to the public at the age of 13 when The Boston Globe recognized him for meeting Tony Hsieh, speaking at PodCamp, early start to entrepreneurship and using the computer "at barely 8", and his experience.[1] Lane became a subject of national interest at the age of 14 when being featured in The Wall Street Journal for a guest lecture at an [Emerson College] social media marketing class advising students about how to work big brands' social campaigns,[2] Forbes, and CNN.[3][4]
Since May 2010, Lane has been a public speaker about the world of social media, marketing, youth, privacy, and reaching the younger generation. Lane has also been a strong advocate for privacy to promote the dangers of oversharing and the importance of maintaining a positive reputation online.[5] He has lectured before large audiences of both students and adults across the United States.
At the age of 11, Lane created a website, KidCriticUSA.comCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Sutton was said to be the youngest speaker to ever appear at SXSW Interactive.[6]
On a panel at the Boys and Girls Club of America Keystone Conference, Lane emphasized that what happens online, stays online and to think before posting on how it impacts one's future.
References
- ^ Ailworth, Erin (10 October 2010). "The boy who seems to know it all". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ Rosman, Katherine (9 March 2011). "Here, Tweeting is a Class Requirement". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ Dow, Nicole (11 October 2010). "Monday's intriguing people". CNN. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ O'Connell, Scott (12 August 2011). "Framingham teen entrepreneur sees big things in social media". The Metrowest Daily News. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ Sutton, Lane (25 August 2012). "5 Ways to Avoid Oversharing Online". Mashable. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ Maskeroni, Alfred (19 March 2012). "Power Rangers: Adweek's SXSW Portrait Gallery". Adweek. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
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