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Michael Acton Smith

October 2015

  • Moshi Monsters

    Moshi Monsters removed from advertising 'blacklist'

    Owner Mind Candy admits communication breakdown with ASA over pushing subscriptions to kids and resolves issues

July 2014

  • Michael Acton Smith of MindCandy

    MindCandy: Michael Acton Smith moves to creative role as company eyes US

    The company behind Moshi Monsters creator is taking on a new CEO and emphasising its focus on mobile as it eyes the US ahead of an eventual IPO. By Jemima Kiss

June 2014

  • UK technology event at Buckingham Palace

    Growing potential of UK tech startups promoted by royal reception

    Gathering of digital entrepreneurs at Buckingham Palace highlights the rising contribution of tech firms in the UK economy

February 2014

  • World map. Social media concept. Composed from many people silhouettes,

    Media network blog
    Why Europe needs to get over its Silicon Valley envy

    A venture capital chief explains why European tech startups should ask for more funding – and why they deserve it

December 2013

  • Creator Michael Acton Smith interviewed at Moshi Monsters: the Movie premiere - video

    Moshi Monsters: the Movie creator Michael Acton Smith speaks at premiere – video

    10-year-old Madeleine Phillips interviews Moshi Monsters creator Michael Acton Smith at the movie premiere in London

September 2013

  • Michael Acton Smith

    MediaGuardian 100 2013 1-100
    47. Michael Acton Smith

    Job: chief executive, Mind Candy
    Age: 38
    Industry: digital media, games
    2012 ranking: 44

May 2013

  • Technology blog
    Moshi Monsters' founder: the shift to mobile caught us by surprise

    With a dip in desktop users, Moshi is racing to keep kids entertained on tablets and mobiles

September 2012

  • Michael Acton Smith

    MediaGuardian 100 2012 1-100
    44. Michael Acton Smith

    Job: chief executive, Mindy Candy
    Age: 38
    Industry: digital media, games
    New entry

July 2012

  • Moshi Monsters

    Apps blog
    Moshi Monsters getting full iPad app 'in next few months'

    'The tablet device is going to be the dominant form of entertainment for kids over the next few years,' says boss Michael Acton-Smith By Stuart Dredge

March 2012

  • Press releases 2012
    Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton Smith wins top prize at the Guardian's Digital Innovation Awards

    The winners of the 2012 Guardian Digital Innovation Awards (Megas) were announced at a ceremony in London last night. Michael Acton Smith, the CEO of games studio Mind Candy and publisher of global kids' phenomenon, Moshi Monsters, was named Tech Guru 2012 - the top media award

January 2012

  • Apple's Phil Schiller introduces Siri

    Technology blog
    Boot up: Siri 'knockoffs' in Android app market, HP Touchpad 'built on flawed software', and more

    Plus top 10 most-pirated movies of 2011, and profile of Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton-Smith

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