Silicon Alley has just released their annual list of Up-and-Comers in the world of digital business for 2008, and Buddy Media CEO Michael Lazerow has made the cut. The list is a ‘Who’s Who’ of New York entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and technologists who are shaping the future of the digital business community.

Michael had the foresight to see the need for a company full of deal-makers who could plan, build, promote, and monitor app-vertisements within the social media space. Through a combination of tech-savvy and business know-how, Michael has shepherded Buddy Media from a tiny start-up to a powerhouse media company in a single year. In just 12 months, we’ve implemented social media advertising strategies for a diverse list of clients, including such mega-brands as Anheuser Busch, New Balance, Reebok, Priceline.com, and HBO.

We’re really excited about Michael’s inclusion on this exclusive list and even more excited to see him climb his way to the top of the heap in the future. Congrats Mike!