About David Brauer

Building Brands, Growing Audiences, and Driving Meaningful Results

Throughout my career, I have been drawn to organizations facing important opportunities: building visibility, strengthening reputation, growing audiences, navigating change, or telling complex stories more effectively.

I have led communications, public relations, marketing, brand, and audience engagement initiatives across sports, SaaS, education, government, and nonprofit organizations. While the industries have varied, the challenge of helping organizations connect with the people who matter most and delivering measurable outcomes through strategic communications has often been the same.

My experience spans public relations, media relations, reputation management, brand strategy, content development, digital engagement, sponsorship marketing, and stakeholder communications with supplemental responsibilities associated with governance and finance. I have worked with leadership teams, franchise owners, boards, elected officials, educators, community leaders, and marketing organizations to build trust, strengthen brands, and support organizational growth.

Today, I continue to focus on helping organizations align communications and marketing efforts with broader business objectives to ensure that every initiative contributes to reputation, engagement, growth, and long-term success.

“David exemplifies ‘Professional.’ He is, without a doubt, one of the hardest working people I know. Always going above and beyond what is expected. His honesty and integrity are brought out by the confidence he has in his abilities as a leader. He will be a tremendous asset with any organization.”

— Dave Eggen, Owner, Inertia, LLC

“David always took the initiative to make sure our mutual work was done exceptionally well. He also made sure to be thoroughly prepared for all engagements. His organization and attention to detail is impeccable. His passion for getting things done correctly … is a true testament to his desire to excel at all levels.”

— Mark Powell, former VP, Midco Sports Network

BY THE NUMBERS

4,500%
Sponsorship Growth‍ ‍

1,133%
Audience Growth

400%
Subscription Growth

100M+
Earned Media Reach

WHAT SETS ME APART

Communications and Marketing Perspective

I bring a combination of communications, public relations, marketing, and audience development experience that allows me to connect storytelling with measurable business outcomes.

Cross-Sector Leadership Experience

My background includes roles across sports business, higher-profile public organizations, SaaS technology companies, government agencies, and educational institutions. This experience provides me a unique ability to adapt strategies to an array of audiences, stakeholders, and business environments.

Business-Minded Communications Leadership

I believe communications should do more than inform. Effective communications programs strengthen reputation, build trust, drive engagement, support growth, and help organizations achieve strategic objectives.

Proven Record of Measurable Results

Throughout my career, I have led initiatives that have increased sponsorship revenue, expanded audiences, strengthened stakeholder engagement, secured national media coverage, launched new products and platforms, and elevated organizational visibility.

PHILOSOPHY

Communications Should Support Business Strategy

The most successful communications efforts begin with a clear understanding of organizational goals. Every message, campaign, and initiative should support a broader objective and create measurable value.

Trust Is an Organization’s Most Valuable Asset

Strong relationships are built through transparency, consistency, and credibility. Whether communicating during periods of growth or moments of crisis, trust must remain at the center of every decision.

Data and Storytelling Work Together

Effective storytelling captures attention. Meaningful measurement demonstrates impact. The strongest communications strategies combine both. I also like to add creative presentation and content, when applicable, to provide unique and memorable messaging.

Growth Requires Audience-Centered Thinking

Organizations succeed when they understand the needs, interests, and expectations of their audiences. Sustainable growth comes from creating meaningful connections and delivering value consistently over time.

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Throughout my career, I have developed communications and marketing strategies for organizations operating in:

  • SaaS & Technology

  • Education

  • Government

  • Nonprofit Organizations

  • Sports & Entertainment

Working across these sectors has strengthened my ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, adapt messaging for diverse audiences that transcend competing interests, and identify opportunities that drive engagement and organizational growth.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Strategic Communications

  • Public Relations & Media Relations

  • Brand Positioning

  • Corporate Communications

  • Stakeholder Communications

  • Crisis Communications

  • Reputation Management

  • Content Development

  • Audience Development

  • Social Media Strategy

  • Sponsorship & Partnership Marketing

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Internal Communications

LOOKING AHEAD

I remain passionate about helping organizations tell compelling stories, strengthen relationships, grow their audiences, and achieve meaningful business results through strategic communications and marketing leadership.

Whether launching a new initiative, navigating organizational change, building brand visibility, or managing reputation, I believe that creative and thoughtful communications can be a powerful driver of growth and success.