Breaking Media
David Smith is an accomplished media executive with extensive experience in the defense and national security sectors. Currently serving as Publisher and Managing Director at Breaking Media since October 2018, David has spearheaded significant growth and innovation for Breaking Defense, emphasizing independent journalism. In addition to this role, David initiated VSO Connection, providing pro bono consulting services to small veteran service organizations. Previous leadership positions include Vice President at Orpheus Live, President/Managing Director at Sightline Media Group, and VP and GM at TEGNA, where David successfully transformed media brands and enhanced market positioning. David's career also includes impactful roles at 1105 Media, GOVCOM Communications, TIBCO Software, and Gannett Inc, where significant contributions to brand development and marketing strategy were made. David holds an MEd in Studies from Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia.
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Breaking Media
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Breaking Media is a network of websites, e-newsletters, events, and social media channels that provides information and other related services for business communities. It offers a host of services, including sponsorship, social network integration, events, speaking, research, crowdsourcing, and custom websites, blogs, and other content.BreakingMedia’s network consists of six brands which include: Above the Law, the leading site about the legal profession; Dealbreaker, the popular and outspoken Wall Street tabloid; Fashionista, the leading digital source for news and insights on the fashion industry; Breaking Defense, the idea hub of the defense world; Breaking Energy, the source for news and analysis of the fast-moving energy industry; and Breaking Gov, analysis, discussion, and debate about the innovative ideas at work in the public sector today.Breaking Media was launched in 2006 by Elizabeth Spiers and is headquartered in New York.