Duane "DJ" Sprague is an expert in social media, PR, and digital marketing who provides consulting services. He recommends becoming a subject matter expert, writing blogs and columns, using platforms like YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and SlideShare, and writing books to promote brands. Sprague is an award-winning speaker, writer, and consultant who has worked with many large companies and organizations to help them with their marketing, PR, and business development goals.
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How To Promote Your Business Using Social Media And PR--Duane Sprague
1. How to use social media and pr to promote your businessBy Duane “DJ” Sprague
2. How to Promote Your Brand Become a subject matter expert Write a column and syndicate it Write a blog, or many Use social media to create your own brand: Slideshare YouTube Twitter Facebook Write a book, or several Become a speaker Become a consultant
3. National Award Winning Speaker Eastman Kodak Hyundai Dealers Association National Automobile Dealers Assoc. The Executive Committee Kinko’s J.D. Power and Associates Citadel Communications ACME Communications Simmons Media Group Bonneville Communications Millcreek Communications Idaho Ad Federation Idaho Broadcasters Association Magic Valley Ad Federation Charlotte Chamber Myrtle Beach Chamber Salt Lake Chamber Brigham Young University Independent Auto Dealers Assoc. Staff America Customer Solutions Orange County Dealers Association Rocky Mountain Gas Association
4. Award Winning Writer and Blogger “Featured Internet Marketing Blog 2009” Google “Featured Marketing Presentation 2009” Slideshare.net “Featured Marketing Presentation 2009” Insightology.com “Best Marketing Article 2002” eDealerNews “Most Requested Marketing Article 2003” Auto Finance Journal “4 ½ Stars” The Executive Committee (TEC)
5. Social Media System: Connects you to your market, and your market to your web site
8. The Vortex Promotional System Offline Media Micro Sites And Landing Pages Blog Online Newsroom Web Site On-Page Search Optimization Off-Page Search Optimization Social Media Optimization www.vortexplan.com
9. Book Author and Contributing Writer to 3 University Textbooks
50. Keynote Speaker “Thank you for being the keynote speaker and a fabulous break-out speaker at the RMGA Education Summit last month. You were informative, engaging and down right eloquent as you explained the importance of “Advertising in a Recession” and “Expanding Your Business in a Contracting Economy.” Our members were very complimentary regarding the quality and professionalism of your presentations. You truly engaged the audience and provided relevant responses with the depth of your research and content. If you ever need a glowing recommendation, call me!” John P. HillExecutive Director
54. Duane’s Bio A California native, Duane has 19 years of experience in executive level management, sales, marketing, advertising, PR and digital media. A specialist in integrated marketing communications, media strategist and digital/internet marketing and web 2.0, including SEO and SEM. Duane worked with Fortune 500 companies to start-ups throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Kodak, IBM, Lexus, Toyota, Hyundai , Utah Jazz, Southwestern Bell, NASCAR, J.D. Power and Associates, ACME Communications, Citadel Communications, University of Utah, Utah Flash, Idaho Stampede, and dozens of others. A contributing author to 3 university textbooks on integrated marketing and branding, and published over 60 articles on marketing and advertising. National speaker and trainer in advertising, marketing, media and media sales. Masters in Internet Marketing, University of San Francisco, and Certified in Integrated Marketing Communication, University of Utah. Certified Focus Group Director, Media Buyer, Negotiator and Inbound Marketing Professional. Award winning speaker, writer, marketer and sales professional.