As a communicator, it's not enough simply to do great, focused, rewarding work. I've found it's just as important to be able to explain your ideas to clients, peers and conference crowds. The links below will lead you to talks I've given to groups in Oregon and New York City, plus an interview in Website Magazine.
Bend Ad Federation - "Modern Marketing for B2B on the Move"
- Design for mobile first
- Use video for greater accessibility
- Focus on quality over quantity
- Integrate with popular apps
PRSA Digital Impact Conference, New York - "Mr Know It All: Brainy B2B Brands for a Social, Mobile World"
Also presented at the Webvisions conference in Portland, OR.
Website Magazine article - "The Brand Revamp Process"
Excerpt: "One of the big changes this time around was integrating our social media strategy with the website strategy, so it was really one online strategy," Smith explained. "...you can do a lot of the content and a lot of the engagement with people through social media, and that puts less demand on the website."
Ignite DMC Portland - "From Research to Recognition to Revenue - A Story in Listening"
"When I first met David, I thought, “Man, here’s a creative guy who has it together. He talks business and brand before all else.” Then as I began to work with him, I quickly found that in addition to a boatload of business savvy, he is one heckuva creative force, too." - Billy Huys, Creative Director / Art Director