Stanford A. Smith
Stanford A. Smith (born 1970) is an American author, business blogger and social media consultant originally from Akron, OH. He currently resides in Monroe, MI with his wife and three sons.
Education and early career
In 1995, Smith graduated from Miami University with a BS in Political Science. His early career in marketing involved creating internet strategies for companies including Mazda, Hyundai, Lincoln Mercury and Alltel Wireless.
In 2007, he was appointed Vice President of Marketing at Fluency Media, an online marketing agency based out of Ann Arbor, MI. In this position, he was responsible for creating social media programs for companies including: Quiznos, Brinks, The National Association of Realtors, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Current work
In 2012, Smith founded his own social media and content marketing firm Pushing Social, LLC. His current position is Managing Director.
The Pushing Social blog has been recognized as a "Top 10 Social Media Blog" by Social Media Examiner in both 2012 and 2013.
Books
In 2013, Smith co-authored Born to Blog: Building your blog for Personal and Business Success One Post a Time with Mark Schaefer.
Smith also contributed chapters to the following titles published by McGraw Hill:
- Return on Influence: The Revolutionary Power of Klout, social scoring and influence marketing
- Strategic Digital Marketing: Top Digital Experts Share the Formula for Tangible Returns on Your Marketing Investment