Matt Smith
Chief Evangelist @ Akta Tech | AI-First Video | Unifying Streaming, Broadcast, & Playout
- Role
- Chief Evangelist at Akta Tech
- Location
- Carrollton, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Smith
As Chief Evangelist for Akta, I manage and execute the company\'s strategy to expand its market presence and customer base in the converging broadcast and streaming video domains. With more than 25 years of experience in the digital media industry, I have a deep understanding of the trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape this dynamic and competitive field.My core competencies include market research, product marketing, solution selling, account management, project management, and negotiations. I leverage these skills to identify and develop new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and deliver customer-specific solutions across various sectors and regions. I also use my extensive industry network connections and my award-winning speaking skills to promote the company\'s brand and value proposition, as well as to educate and influence the market on the benefits and best practices of premium platform tools. I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing, sales, suppliers, vendors, and executives, to ensure alignment of goals, expectations, and outcomes. My mission is to enable and empower my clients to achieve their digital media objectives and to exceed their expectations.
Experience
Chief Evangelist
Apr 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Education
Christopher Columbus
College Prepatory
1982 — 1986
East Tennessee State University
Broadcast Journalism
1987 — 1996
Skills
- Business Development
- Web Video
- New Media
- Tv Everywhere
- Mobile Advertising
- Mobile Internet
- Mobile Applications
- Competitive Analysis
- Start-Ups
- Vod
- Mobile Technology
- Strategy
- Video
- Mobile Content
- Mobile Tv
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Product Marketing
- Content Distribution Networks
- Over the Top
- Multimedia
- Interactive Advertising
- Strategic Partnerships
- Monetization
- Broadcast
- Interactive Tv
- Hd Video
- Saas
- Broadcast Television
- Streaming Media
- Encoding
- Content Management
- Ott
- Content Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Development
- Mobile Devices
- Digital Tv
- Digital Video
- Product Management
- Enterprise Software
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