David Brauer

Marketing, Brand, & Communications Leader

Building brands, growing audiences, and driving measurable business outcomes 
  through integrated marketing, brand, and communications strategy

Key Metrics

  • 4,500% Sponsorship Revenue Growth

  • 1,133% Audience Growth

  • 400% Subscription Growth

  • 100M+ Earned Media Reach

  • Website Redesigns Guided for 4 Organizations

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

Summary

Marketing and communications leader with experience building integrated brand, marketing, public relations, and audience development programs that drive measurable business outcomes. Proven success across SaaS, education, government, nonprofit, and sports organizations leading website strategy, campaign development, earned media, and crisis communications. Recognized for translating complex challenges into clear narratives and campaigns that strengthen brand visibility, expand audiences, and support organizational growth.

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

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Strategic Communications & Public Relations

  • Website Strategy & Digital Marketing

  • Integrated Campaign Development

  • Audience Development & Growth

  • Content Strategy & Story Development

  • Crisis & Reputation 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 marketing, brand, and communications opportunities spanning brand strategy,
integrated marketing,
public relations, and audience growth.

Contact: davidbrauer2@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-brauer

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