Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen

founder United States

Ben Cohen is the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, the renowned ice cream company celebrated for its inventive flavors and social activism. Alongside Jerry Greenfield, Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s identity, blending delicious ice cream with a commitment to social justice and community engagement. Their approach has not only created a successful business but also a platform for advocating progressive values and addressing important social issues.

Born on Mar 18, 1949 (76 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,478
Power
946$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,478 $1,380,000 946$
Totals 1 25,499,884 17,478 $1,380,000 946$
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Recent Mentions

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Ben Cohen was arrested during a protest against the Gaza war at the US Congress. 7

Luxemburger Wort: UN-Hochkommissar: „Wir müssen diesen Irrsinn stoppen“

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Ben Cohen was arrested during a protest against the Gaza war at the U.S. Congress. 7

Luxemburger Wort: Mindestens 55 Leichen nach israelischen Angriffen geborgen

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream, has been charged with 'crowding and obstructing' others after he was arrested while protesting against the Gaza blockade during a US Senate hearing. 5

The Guardian: Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested for protesting Gaza blockade at US Senate hearing | US Senate

United States United States: Ben Cohen was arrested after he interrupted a Senate committee hearing to protest Congress’s funding for Israel’s military in Gaza. 7

The New York Times: Ben of Ben & Jerry’s Is Arrested at Senate Hearing After Protesting War in Gaza

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested during a protest in the US Senate over military aid to Israel and humanitarian conditions in Gaza. 5

BBC: Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen arrested after Senate Gaza protest

Pakistan Pakistan: Ben Cohen, co‑founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a longtime progressive activist, protested US complicity in the situation in Gaza during a Senate hearing. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at Senate hearing for protesting US complicity in Palestinians’ ‘slaughter’ - Culture

United States United States: Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, was arrested by Capitol Police after protesting a congressional hearing featuring Secretary of the Department of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 4

CNN: Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested during RFK hearing

United States United States: Ben Cohen, one of the co-founders of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's, was arrested on Capitol Hill during a Senate hearing. 6

Fox News: Progressive ice cream magnate arrested while protesting at RFK Jr. Senate hearing

Israel Israel: Ben Cohen is a volunteer who is currently serving in the reserves and is involved in the recovery efforts of his family's business. 9

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): המתנדבים שמשקמים את יישובי הגבול