AWARDS

MSBD, Inc. has earned the following prestigious awards for his clients, and his firm, while serving as a marketing advisor over the past ten years:

1. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – ACE Communications Award for the 30th anniversary celebration for Software AG and Virginia state designation as the first tech company in the Dulles corridor 

2. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Best Use of Technology (usage of Microsoft software product) for client. Attended E&Y National Competition in Palm Springs

3. National Cable Television Association (NCTA) - Best New Product Marketing Campaign earned for UPC Broadband. Recognition for adding 250K subscribers in first year for UPC's triple play (voice, video and data).

4. Public Relations Relations Society of America (PRSA) –
Bronze Anvil Award for “Giving Energy a Voice” op-ed campaign for CenterPoint energy and its smart grid implementation.

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Here is a great article in the Washington Business Journal about the start of my firm:
Michael Smith Cashes In On Social Media's Popularity

Here is an interesting story from Reston Patch (AOL) on the 10 year anniversary of MSBD, Inc..
MSBD, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Making Connections  ______________________________________________________________ 

Two  experiences have shaped my past few years since turning 50: Working on press and advance on the Obama Campaign in Iowa, Texas, California, Michigan and Virginia and watching the President win. Covering Energy and Environment as a credentialed press pool reporter at the UN Foundation on Climate Change summit. I was also with the delegates at a Bright Green Trade Mission in Copenhagen last year. From these two involvements, I am now a member of the US Commerce  Department International Trade Advisory Council (ITAC) on information  technology. I will serve the Secretary of Commerce and the US Trade  Representative the next four years as a political appointee.



I have been so fortunate to be a native of and live in Washington, DC. With access to powerful and interesting Congressional and Journalist leaders, it’s a new “close encounter” just about every day. From Hill receptions, to membership in the National Press Club, to high level meetings with Executive Branch Secretaries, I have tried to capture it all in my gallery which you can view by clicking on the Gallery link above. So stick and click around.