Research Interests
- Social Media Marketing
- Crime 'n Grime
- Neuroplasticity
- Blue and Green-collar Business
- Sports
Education
- UMass Lowell, post-grad classes
- Cambridge College MM
- Emerson College BFA
- Certificate Bentley College
- Certificate Northeast Broadcasting School
Biosketch
Dave Rattigan is a 20-year educator in the field of presentation and communication. For 25 years, he has been a professional stand-up comedian (his CD was played on Sirius Satellite Radio) and producer of live comedy shows who owns Scamps Comedy Productions. In addition, he co-hosts the podcast Inside the Thin Blue Line, which examines police-related issues from a street cops' point of view. He's formerly an award-winning journalist who wrote for publications including People Magazine and The Boston Globe, and worked as a writer/editor-for-hire for for businesses including John Hancock, the Boston Pops, Merrimack College, Community Newspaper Company, and Mass. Lawyers Weekly.
Selected Awards and Honors
- Fourteen New England Press Association Awards for journalism
- Massachusetts Press Association First Place -- Promotion
Selected Publications
- Boston Globe
- People Magazine
- The Robb Report
- Sports Illustrated
- Sporting News
- Lawyers Weekly USA
Selected Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
- Dave Rattigan: Thinks He's Funny (CD)