Robert Bole is a Managing Director, leads the Digital Practice Group, and is on the executive leadership team at the Signal Group, a public affairs firm. Across his career he has been a senior executive and adviser to world class media organizations, including leading international growth at The Atlantic, The New York Times and as part of the senior executive service in the Obama Administration at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, a federal agency that oversees five regional media networks. He is a Board member of Internews, a global NGO protecting and promoting a free and independent press.Demonstrated leadership in media that leverages the potential of technology, but also the power of broadcast. Outcome-oriented with demonstrated success in planning, developing and executing media strategy in customer-facing operations at large, diverse organizations. Expertise in innovative online, social and mobile media strategies that captures new and diverse audiences. Adept at crisis management, trouble-shooting, problem-solving and negotiation. Policy thinker with in-depth knowledge across multiple technology segments. Proven track record of increasing consumer usage and market share, reducing expenses and implementing technology to increase productivity and accomplish core corporate mission goals.Speaker: Humanizing Cities 2018 (Medina, Saudi Arabia) CityLab Summit Paris 2017 (Moderator), National League of Cities, State of the City 2017 (Moderator), Digital Journalism Conference 2017 (Keynote, Singapore), Diplomatic Academy of Vienna 2015, Mobile VAS Trends 2013 (St. Petersburg, Russia), Nigerian App Summit (Keynote, Lagos), Digital World Journalism 2013 (Keynote, Singapore), Social TV Salon, J. Boye, NewTeeVee Live, FedScoop, Media Future Now, Presenter: SXSW, CES, Executive-in-Residence, Wharton
Listed skills include Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Content Strategy, and 46 others.