David Brauer

PR, Communications & Marketing Professional

Building brands, growing audiences, and driving measurable business outcomes 
  through strategic communications and marketing 

Key Metrics

  • 4,500% Sponsorship Revenue Growth

  • 1,133% Audience Growth

  • 400% Subscription Growth

  • 100M+ Earned Media Reach

  • National Earned Media Coverage: USA Today, ESPN, Newsweek

Summary

Marketing and communications professional with experience building integrated communications, public relations, branding, and audience development programs that drive measurable business outcomes. Proven success across SaaS, education, government, nonprofit, and sports organizations, with a consistent focus on translating complex challenges into clear narratives that strengthen reputation, expand audiences, and support organizational growth. Recognized for leading high-impact communications initiatives that connect storytelling, data, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable results.

Selected Leadership Impact

Prospect League

  • 4,500% increase in sponsorship revenue

  • 1,133% increase in audience reach

  • 400% increase in streaming subscriptions

  • Led integrated communications, marketing, and brand initiatives across a 20-franchise membership organization

Community Brands

  • Secured the largest earned media placement in company history (100M+ reach)

  • Led communications strategy for the Education & Nonprofit division to support business growth and brand positioning

  • Expanded executive thought leadership programs

Champaign Unit 4 School District

  • Managed districtwide communications, media, and stakeholder relations for $252M public school district across 19 campuses

  • Coordinated crisis communications during COVID-19, ensuring clarity across 10,000 students and 2,000 staff

  • Earned National School Public Relations Association Award of Merit

Wisconsin Lottery

  • Developed and launched “WINsconsin” brand platform

  • Increased Facebook engagement by 77% and X engagement by 396%

  • Supported initiatives that contributed to a 15% revenue increase and 7% sales growth

Core Expertise

  • Strategic Communications & Public Relations

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Audience Development & Growth

  • Crisis & Reputation Communications

  • Media Relations & Story Development

  • Content Development & Digital Communications

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Sponsorship & Partnership Marketing

Selected Earned Media Recognition

Featured coverage and placements include:

  • USA Today

  • ESPN

  • Newsweek

  • Associated Press

Recognized for developing narratives and campaigns that earn national visibility and strengthen organizational reputation.

Selected Awards

National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Award of Merit for Distinguished Achievement

Let’s Connect

Open to communications and marketing opportunities in brand strategy, corporate communications, public relations, and audience growth.

Contact: davidbrauer2@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-brauer

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