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Karen Smith

Karen Smith

Karen Smith is Verizon Wireless’ public relations manager for the Great Plains Region encompassing Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.  She writes about how wireless devices and Verizon’s expanding 4G LTE network benefit consumers’ lives and about Verizon’s community outreach efforts.   Karen is a native Iowan (and Hawkeye). She is based in Plymouth, Minn. Her professional career includes stints at several Universities  promoting women’s athletics and as marketing communications manager at Verizon prior to her current position.

Recent Articles

Mobile Lifestyle

June 18, 2013 | , Contributor

Take Advantage of Summer’s Longest Day

Maximize outdoor time with mobile apps.

People & Community

June 6, 2013 | , Contributor

Salvador and Carlos Santana Collaborate to Promote Healthy Relationships

Music fans can download song featuring PAVE the Way Project winner.

Mobile Lifestyle

May 22, 2013 | , Contributor

From Apps to Applications – New Grads Use Wireless Devices to Search for Jobs

Smartphones and tablets assisting with landing the first job.

Mobile Lifestyle

May 2, 2013 | , Contributor

A New View on Extreme Sports

Snowboarder uses GoPro HERO3 Camera to review performance.

Wireless Network

April 9, 2013 | , Contributor

Watching Lily the Bear with 4G LTE

Monitoring bear hibernation live with wireless technology.

Smartphones & Apps

March 13, 2013 | , Contributor

Tax Time Tools

File your return with a smartphone or tablet.

Smartphones & Apps

February 14, 2013 | , Contributor

A Smartphone Wedding: Apps to Plan the Big Day

Three out of five brides will use a wireless device to plan her wedding.

People & Community

June 15, 2012 | , Contributor

Dymond Harding’s Un-“Selfish Love” Speaks Out Against Teen Dating Violence

Teen wins opportunity to record an original song with Salvador and Carlos Santana.

People & Community

May 29, 2012 | , Contributor

Teens Speak Out Through Song

Music fans can begin voting today for youth pop music competition; winner to record with Salvador and Carlos Santana.

People & Community

May 24, 2012 | , Contributor

Creating a Healthier Lifestyle Through Exercise and Technology

Two Verizon Wireless employees have lost more than 400 pounds on their path to wellness.

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