Stephen Smyth

Current

• Owner at Smythworks, LLC

Past

• General Manager & Senior Vice President of Americas, Reuters Media at Reuters
• Vice President, Emerging Media at Reuters
• Vice President, Media Strategy at Reuters

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Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Trinity College, Dublin

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Industry

Online Media

Stephen Smyth’s Summary

Stephen Smyth looks after Smythworks, LLC, a digital media company.

From 2006 to 2008, Stephen was responsible for Reuters Media digital P&L in the Americas, driving advertising, ecommerce and licensing revenues from online, mobile, interactive TV, out-of-home and digital syndication services. He oversaw advertising sales, advertising operations, business development, programming and signage operations. In early 2008, Stephen led the launch of the Reuters Affiliate Network, a premium advertising network targeting business professionals that included quality blogs and the Guardian US online audience.

Prior to that role, Stephen led Reuters mobile, video and digital signage products globally. He was responsible for maximizing audience engagement and revenues from the company’s presence in these emerging media and oversaw relationships with key technology providers and distribution affiliates across the globe. In addition, he launched and managed Reuters Labs, a public showcase of the latest consumer product innovations from Reuters.

Previously, Stephen was responsible for media strategy and business development for Reuters. Before joining the company in January 2003, he was a Director of Business Development for Bertelsmann, the media group. At Bertelsmann, Stephen worked for a number of divisions including the RTL Group, Bookspan and the firm’s E-Commerce Group and worked on a number of properties including American Idol and partnerships including Napster.

He received his B.A. and B.A.I. from Trinity College, University of Dublin and his M.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Additional Information

Stephen Smyth’s Groups:

Upsellers Forum, Digital Hollywood

•    Digital Breakfast

Stephen Smyth’s Honors:

- Nominated for an Emmy Award in 2005 for "Outstanding Achievement for Non-Program-Specific Enhanced or Interactive Television" for Reuters News Channel