Since 1990 Duane “DJ” Sprague has been involved with all aspects of business development and revenue growth for companies of all sizes, including sales, advertising, marketing, integrated marketing, public relations and branding. And more recently the world of digital and Internet marketing.
Duane is a partner in Vortex Integrated Marketing, a new digital agency that combines experience and integrated marketing communication acumen. He is also a partner in Profit Academy, a professional speakers bureau for presenters and trainers.
Duane is a national speaker and a contributing author to three university textbooks on integrated marketing and branding. Duane has also published over 60 articles in dozens of trade magazines and ezines in the U.S. and Canada.
Duane’s clients and work experience includes Kodak, Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, Southwestern Bell, IBM, J.D. Power and Associates, the Utah Jazz, the Salt Lake Bees, the Idaho Stampede, the Utah Flash, and the University of Utah Athletic Department. Plus dozens of smaller companies and car dealerships throughout the North American continent.
Education
Masters Certificate in Internet Marketing ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù University of San Francisco ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù 2009
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communication ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù University of Utah ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù 2001
Graduate Certificate with Honors in Corporate Law ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù University of San Diego ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù 1990
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù University of California at Santa Barbara ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù 1988
Digital Marketing Certificate ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù Inbound Marketing University
Certified Focus Group Director ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù Certified Media Buyer ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù Certified Negotiator
