Lindsay Smith

Futurist & Television Personality

Bio

    From a young age, Lindsay has been fascinated with how the world works. On a life long journey to explore human interaction, she has dedicated her life to building opportunities for people to connect, grow and learn using technology. [more...]

Speaking topics

Lindsay is a diverse and inspirational speaker with expertise in the area of digital advertising, consumer trends, and future technology.

  • Our World in the Year 2040
  • How to Win The Game of Content Marketing
  • The Digital Disconnect
  • The Trifecta of PR, Social, and SEO
  • Treasure Hunt Theory: The Future of Advertising and Consumer Behavior

Passionate. Engaging. Thought-Provoking.

Experience

  • 2012 to Present

    Massive Media

    CEO

    Massive Media is a digital first advertising and creative agency.
    In early 2012, Smith opened a new division of Massive Media geared towards bridging the gap between analytics and creative within companies. As a pioneer in her field, Smith recognized that companies are struggling to ride the wave of change in these digital times. Partnering with cutting edge technology providers across the globe, Smith’s team develops refreshing and innovative campaigns for big brands and small business, alike.
    EngageMassive.com

  • 2007 to 2008, 2014 to 2015

    GetConnected Media

    Executive Producer & Host

    GetConnected TV & Radio reaches over 1 million North Americans per month. Loyal viewers tune in weekly for engaging product reviews, thought provoking discussions, and informative how-to features on the latest gadgets, apps and everything in between.
    GetConnectedMedia.com

  • 2014 to 2015

    American Marketing Association - BCAMA

    President Elect BC chapter

    Currently the president elect for the American Marketing Association, BC chapter.
    BCAMA.com

  • 2014

    Influential Women in Business Awards

    Nominee

    Nominated for the Influential Women in Business Awards.
    More info on the IWIBA

  • 2007 to Present

    Global TV News Hour

    Resident Tech Expert

    Guest expert segments on the morning and noon news covering current events, gadgets, and apps.
    globalnews.ca

  • 2007 to Present

    Shaw TV, CBC, and BNN

    Media Go To Expert

    Regularly interviewed by news channels as expert in technology and consumer behavior.

  • 2010 to 2013

    British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

    Curriculum Development

    Smith was recruited by BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) to develop curriculum for the School of Business within the expanding area of social media and web analytics. Over a three year span, Smith created and taught several new courses designed to educate career professionals in the area of digital marketing, web analytics, and social media. By the end of 2010, Smith’s courses accounted for 80% of the required course load for the school’s Social Media Certificate Program and in 2011, it was voted BC’s top social media post-graduate program by the Georgia Straight.

  • 2004 to 2008

    Wired Woman Society

    National President

    Lindsay joined the National board of directors for Wired Woman in 2004, a Canadian association for women in technology. There she volunteered her time as CTO until she was elected to President of the association in 2005 and remained with the society until 2008.
    In her role, Lindsay led a national board and five regional chapters across Canada.

  • 2005

    Top 40 Under 40

    Winner

    Smith was awarded Business in Vancouver's, Top Forty Under 40 for her outstanding achievement in business.

  • 2005 to 2010

    Massive Tech Show & F5 Expo

    CEO & Founder

    Started in Vancouver, Canada in 2005 this show attracted thousands of attendees and featured globally renowned speakers such as Malcolm Gladwell. The conference and tradeshow expanded into Edmonton and Toronto by 2006; and was accompanied by a national technology magazine, called Massive Magazine.

  • 2001 to 2006

    Techvibes.com

    MyZone Media - CEO & Founder

    Smith launched the start-up MyZone Media in 2001 and remained CEO until 2006. During this five year period, Smith grew globally recognized brands under the MyZone Media umbrella, including Techvibes.com and Clubzone.com, which attracted over 1 million visitors per month and connected hundreds of thousands of technology stakeholders across the globe. Today, Techvibes it is one of Canada’s largest regional news sources for the technology sector.

  • 2002

    Woman of Vision

    Nominee

    Nominated for New Media Women of Distinction Awards.

  • 2000 to 2002

    GeekRave Productions

    Co-Founder

    Smith’s career in technology began in 2000 when she co-founded GeekRave Productions in order to build more networking opportunities in the height of the tech boom. Originally Director of Public Relations and quickly promoted to President for the company, Smith and her team successfully attracted thousands of people to their high-tech industry events.

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Get In Touch

As a pioneer in online consumer behavior and digital living, Lindsay is passionate about helping people navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the digital era. Her thought provoking and engaging presentations will add strategic insight, inspire and prepare you to fully embrace the digital wave. Invite Lindsay to speak at your next event or conference by submitting the below contact form.

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