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Hi there! My name is Duane Brown.
I am a digital strategist helping clients connect with their communities and stakeholders online. I've a strong passion for digital marketing and video games. Read my full bio or contact me if you wish to hire me for your next campaign or project.
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About
Duane Brown in Vancouver - May 11, 2009 at Deacon's Corner
About
I run Creative Traction in downtown Toronto, Canada. I am a writer, strategist and researcher, not to mention a mean chef in the kitchen. I specialize in digital marketing, which includes search (PPC, SEO & link building), emerging/earned media and web analytics. I write on my blog, do freelance work for various clients, maintain GameIndex and just to keep things interesting… I’m looking to launch a boutique e-com site.
I’ve had the pleasure of launching campaigns on 5 continents for companies like Research In Motion, Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA), TELUS, Stantec, CIBC, H&M, Greyhound Canada, City of Toronto, Region of Waterloo, Queensway Healthcare and Sapphire Technologies Canada over the last two years while I worked at OriginHR. This was all made possible due to my three-year public relations diploma from Humber College and a double certificate from Ryerson University in Business Management and Marketing Management. I’m currently in the process of being AdWords certified by Google.
I have contributed to Gamasutra and a few other places online. I’ve also contributed to or been mentioned in three books in the last couple years: The New Rules of Marketing and PR, Join The Conversation, and Age of Conversation 2 & 3. If you want to learn more about what inspires me then read my blog, add me on Twitter or one of my other online profiles on the right sidebar. I’m always interested in talking with other people from around the globe.
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Media
2009
Interview(s)
April: Matt Braga – Ryerson University: Online Advertising Industry
Co-Contributor
October: Age of Conversation 3
September 2008 – March 2009: OriginalThought.ca
2008
Interview(s)
September: Show #188 – Understanding Video as Brand Engagement Tool
Co-Contributor
October: Age of Conversation 2
2007
Interview(s)
June: The New Rules of Marketing and PR
November: Counter-Opinion: Why The Orange Box’s Name Is Alright
Co-Contributor
October: Join The Conversation
Published Articles
March: The Art & Science of Public Relations
April: Online Public Relations: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
June: Online PR For Games: There Is No Going Back Now