David Smith
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David Smith

Founder and CEO, Mediasmith

David L. Smith is an internationally recognized digital advertising and media expert.  As a pioneer of new media application, media strategy, planning and metrics he participated in the creation the first-generation advertising technology and is an expert on all aspects of metrics in the digital marketplace.  David’s advisory board and industry co... more

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Don't spoil your widget campaign

Widgets reflect the evolving digital media landscape and these tiny applications enable marketers to break through the clutter. But only the smart widget marketers will survive.

Can metrics catch up with media technologies' rapid growth?

David L. Smith shares his predications on the advancement of digital metrics in 2008, while advocating greater involvement from all in metrics' development.

The new metrics landscape

Understanding the different metrics for existing and emerging media technologies can be challenging. Let David Smith guide you through the key developments of metrics and their implications.

The counting controversy: a user's guide

The mainstream press has thrust the metrics debate between publishers and advertisers into the limelight, but the story being told is incomplete. Here's the lowdown.

Be a rock star media planner - Part 2

In the second part of his mentoring to young media planners, iMedia legend David L. Smith, CEO of Mediasmith,reveals more great tips on how to really get ahead in your career.

Be a rock star media planner - Part 1

One of the contributor legends of iMedia Connection, Dave Smith, CEO and Founder of Mediasmith, shares some of his top tips on how to become a superstar media planner.

How OTT Will Change Everything

Mediasmith's CEO defines "Over the Top" technology and explains why marketers need to add it to their media plans.

How to Be a Rock Star Media Planner

Seven things you can do to make your peers jealous and get famous while doing it.

The Medium is the Metric for Online Ads

The Mediasmith CEO predicts that in the near future there will be an Agency of Record for metrics, and he explains why metrics are the future of online media.

What if Web Inventory Sells Out?

Mediasmith's CEO recounts several ways to keep increasing revenue for the web.

What Engagement REALLY Is

The founder and CEO of Mediasmith provides a layman's definition of engagement and explains how the web can best measure it.

Podcast: One Minute Tips

From the ad:tech session "ad:tech Speaker's Showcase: One Minute Tips" featuring 30 speakers and moderated by the CEO of Mediasmith.

Engagement: An Incomplete Equation

The founder and CEO of Mediasmith argues that engagement has its place in describing campaigns, but shouldn't substitute for advertising exposure metrics.

7 Basic Media Planning Mistakes to Avoid

The Mediasmith CEO presents a checklist of the things you DON'T want to do. Read this one today-- and bookmark it for later!

Microsoft Renews Emphasis on 2nd Screen

The software giant is making big changes to gain ground on Google in the online ad space. Is it too little, too late? Mediasmith's founder and CEO reports.

Is There an Inventory Crisis?

David L. Smith, CEO of Mediasmith, examines the state of web inventory today and what marketers can do tomorrow.

Where's My Dashboard?

Mediasmith's CEO reports on why the media agency industry needs its own dashboard, and what that would require.

ad:tech Shanghai: Day Two Wrap-Up

Search, consumer generated media, ad serving, metrics and more -- Mediasmith's president and CEO reports from China.

A Letter From Shanghai

Mediasmith's president and CEO reports on a "mind boggling" day one of ad:tech Shanghai.

Op-Ed: Examining Project Apollo

Mediasmith's David Smith asks: Is this initiative to measure media usage on an "apples-to-apples" basis ready to go or half baked?

Online Reach and Frequency Update

As part of our ongoing dialogue about online R&F and GRPs, we bring you this progress report update from the chair of ARF’s Online Reach & Frequency Committee, reprinted with permission from MSN.

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