Ben Smith
Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Semafor; Author of "Traffic"
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Ben Smith is a prominent figure in the world of journalism, known chiefly for his roles as the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the news website Semafor and as the former editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News. His tenure at BuzzFeed News from 2011 to 2020 was marked by a focus on bolstering investigative journalism, epitomized by the site's first presidential interview with Barack Obama in 2015 and the publication of the Steele dossier in 2017. Smith's journalistic prowess has been recognized on multiple occasions, including being named in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative" list in 2012 and as one of the most powerful people in media by The Hollywood Reporter in 2016.
Following his stint at BuzzFeed News, Smith served as a media columnist at The New York Times from 2020 to 2022, where he published notable pieces such as an examination of Ronan Farrow's journalism and an exposé of deceptive practices at the media company Ozy. Smith's commitment to insightful and investigative journalism was further acknowledged when he received The Jewish Daily Forward's Distinguished Journalism Award in 2017, alongside Andrea Mitchell. In addition to these roles, Smith has contributed to The Indianapolis Star and has made appearances on C-SPAN.
In early 2022, Smith, in collaboration with Justin Smith, launched Semafor, a global news platform. Here, he continues to write a Washington-focused column, reflecting his recognized expertise in American politics. Smith is also the author of "Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral", another testament to his vast knowledge of the media landscape. His writings, whether in his book or in his columns, are a reflection of his deep insights into the intersection of politics, media, and culture.
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Ben Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Social Media, Technology, Political, Author and Jewish Heritage.
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Ben Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Social Media and Technology. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ben Smith generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ari Berman, Chris Skinner and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Smith for an upcoming event.
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Ben Smith on Leaving BuzzFeed News | The New Yorker
Isaac Chotiner interviews Ben Smith, the outgoing editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, about his forthcoming role as the media columnist for the New York Times, ...
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BuzzFeed News is ready for life without Ben Smith - CNN
New York (CNN Business) Shortly after Ben Smith announced that he was resigning as editor in chief of BuzzFeed News to join the New York Times, staffers at ...
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Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New York Times Media Columnist ...
Ben Smith, the editor in chief of BuzzFeed, who built a hard-hitting news operation within a digital media organization better known for clickbait and listicles, will ...
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Ben Smith, The Boy Wonder of Buzzfeed - NYTimes.com
Ben Smith shocked many when he left Politico to take the top editorial job at the Web site BuzzFeed, where he has shown that politics and cat GIFs can happily ...
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How do I book Ben Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ben Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ben Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ben Smith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ben Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ben Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Smith, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ben Smith speak about?
Ben Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Social Media, Technology, Political, Author and Jewish Heritage. -
Where does Ben Smith travel from?
Ben Smith generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ben Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ben Smith for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ben Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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