Ben Newman

Spudman

Ben Newman, better known as Spudman, is the man behind the viral jacket potato business that put Tamworth on the map 🥔

Through social media and TikTok, Ben transformed a traditional family-run food business into an online phenomenon with millions of followers.

His content has brought people from across the UK and beyond to visit his jacket potato van, showing the real-world power of building a community online.

Beyond the viral videos, Ben is passionate about supporting his local community and using his platform to make a positive difference.

At Ideas Fest, Ben joins our HelpBnk panel to share his journey, experiences and what he’s learned from turning a humble spud into a global social media success story.