Eric Harr

Did you know that Eric Harr’s original career track was international diplomacy? It’s true. He was studying to become the U.S. Ambassador to France when serendipity intervened and led him to careers as a world-class triathlete and award-winning national media personality. He eventually would become an Ambassador…for CARE, a leading global humanitarian organization.

We tell you that because if we work with you, Eric Harr will be leading the charge on your social media. You want an ambassador at the helm — because social media is your voice to the world. It is imperative to have someone building your brand who is familiar with human relations at the highest level and who can create content that elevates your brand equity, and your business, to the highest high. Because in this economy: credibility is the new currency.

Mr. Harr is one of the most influential and trusted figures in social media today. He is a rare and potent combination: he has traditional print and broadcast media experience coupled with a deep understanding of social media. Eric Harr is a man who walks the walk: his personal Twitter account currently has more followers than any social media agency. He works on every account to help clients meet and exceed their business goals.

ERIC HARR is an award-winning TV host, magazine founder, newspaper columnist, former nationally-syndicated radio host and the best-selling author of five books. He is also an international Ambassador for CARE, a leading global humanitarian organization.

He is the Founder & CEO of Eric Harr Social Media – the preeminent social media agency in America. A portion of revenue goes to nonprofits around the world. The agency’s mission is: “do good business with good people as we do good in our world.”

His books include “The Portable Personal Trainer” (Random House) and “Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week” (Rodale). His columns have appeared in magazines such as Shape, Outside, Marie Clarie and Men’s Health and in major market newspapers in the U.S. and in 12 countries around the world.

For four years, Mr. Harr presented healthy living tips on CBS in San Francisco — and on the CBS Early Show in New York. He has appeared on FOX, NBC, ABC, the WB and on NPR and CBS Radio. He co-hosted and produced a television series “The Pulse” which aired on CBS.

As an elite triathlete (ranked #6 in the world his first year) and an ambassador for CARE, Mr. Harr has undertaken The Million Dollar Ironman, a quest to raise $1 million for CARE by the 2011 Hawaii Ironman World Championships –- as he calls on Americans to take on their own fitness challenges and join him in the fight against global poverty abroad and obesity at home.

He is the Founding Editorial Director of VIV Magazine – the first-ever paperless, interactive mass-market magazine — named after his daughter, Vivienne.