About: Stephen Smyth

Stephen Smyth is co-founder of Twigmore Inc., a service which offers a global perspective on the problems and solutions in education today. 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. 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.