Michael Smith is an accomplished executive and thought leader in brand marketing, content development and production, and digital media. With a blend of creative and strategic acumen, he has a proven track record of creating, launching and branding TV networks and streaming services, producing successful TV series, and creating impactful marketing campaigns. As Chief Marketing Officer at NPR, Smith has continued to leverage his expertise, providing strategic vision and inspirational leadership in the development and launch of media content and brands, making the most of the new ways people consume content across an increasingly diverse audience population. With a B.S. in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University and an MBA from UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, Smith has gained valuable knowledge in marketing and business.