Forsyth County News has hired David Smithson as the multimedia sales executive for the north Forsyth area. 

In his new role, Smithson will be responsible for handling advertiser accounts and working with local businesses to ensure satisfaction with advertisements placed in the paper. 

Most recently, Smithson worked with Builders First Choice, formerly BMC, in Cumming.

Smithson has been in sales since 2005.

Smithson enjoys spending time with his family, having fun on the lake, camping, hiking in the mountains and meeting new friends. 

“I’m looking forward to spending time meeting local business owners and entrepreneurs and being part of such a great community here in Forsyth,” Smithson said.

Smithson will be stepping into the role under the leadership of Tim Anderson, who has been named as the new advertising sales manager for the Forsyth County News and Dawson County News.

Anderson started with Metro Market Media in fall of 2020 as a multimedia account executive serving both the Dawson and Forsyth markets. He started his newspaper career in the early 1980s and has held several management positions in five different markets. 

“I enjoy working with the Forsyth County businesses,” Anderson said. “I look forward to working with our Forsyth County team to build our presence in this community.” 

Smithson will be based out of the Cumming office at 327 Dahlonega St., Suite 903A. He can be reached at dsmithson@forsythnews.com or 770-205-8963.

Anderson can be reached at tanderson@morrismultimedia.com or 770-205-8968.

To learn more about the Forsyth County  News, visit ForsythNews.com.