JDontrese Brown

2024 RVA Community Maker Honoree | Transformational Leader | Equity Champion | Community Influencer | Educator | Keynote Speaker

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Get ready GRAETC, this will be an inspiring conversation with immediate takeaways that will motivate the audience towards impactful change! #EdTechRVA #RVA #KeynoteSpeaker #ThoughtLeader #CommunityJustice #InnovationInDesign #togwtjerwewill

[GRAETC #EdTechRVA @GRAETCorg]

GRAETC is excited to announce Dontrese Brown as our keynote speaker! He is a change agent in our own Richmond community focused on social justice. He founded @hipsproject. Don't miss the chance to be inspired #EdTechRVA #RVA #KeynoteSpeaker #CommunityJustice #InnovationInDesign

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

You may be seeing tons of different examples of #creatives, along with their #marketing teams, brainstorming new ways to push out their creative efforts to their #TargetAudiences.

Here’s how trial-and-error worked here.

@forbes #DigitalMarketing https://t.co/gW31YM6lEc

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Your #MarketingPlan needs #empathy. Whatever medium you aspire to utilize, keep this in mind. Make sure you’re pretending to be in your #TargetAudience’s shoes.

You want them to be able to genuinely connect with you.

@johnhall @forbes #DigitalMarketing https://t.co/z1WXSkJb8K

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Acknowledging what is currently happening in the world could be a clear way forward for #marketers - or anyone who wishes to push their creative endeavors to others. In this example, the #music industry comes into play. @forbes #Marketing https://t.co/X1LHlAOEYK

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

@francescagino @JuliaMinson I cannot agree more that disagreements can be productive, @francescagino. It absolutely does matter how you choose to shape your words. Each one gives way to something, so pay close attention. Additionally, put yourself in their shoes.

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

@simonsinek This is overwhelmingly true, @simonsinek. There are too many reasons why perfectionism can hurt projects. Productive teams don’t need it. It will only destroy positive outcomes, especially in the long run. It’s best to embrace the learning process.

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

In the long run, think about how you can deliver #empathy. When your colleagues are going through stressors, such as not knowing what in the world could possibly happen in the future, remember the power of a positive #mindset. @forbes #Empathy #GoodPeople https://t.co/q87kJkCJTg

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

As we progress through #change, #marketing has taken quite the toll in regards to finance in general. Costs have risen, calling for further change. These transformations occur in an attempt to make higher prices worth it in the long run. @forbes #GoodWork https://t.co/c8il87Smhc

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

New strategies are needed. People want to simplify nearly everything they do, including when it comes to visiting your social media pages, #websites, and anything else for that matter. #Marketers must adapt. @mdaoudi #GoodPeople #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/pKiaYQ3C25

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

@JamesClear I agree, @JamesClear. Outcomes have a higher chance of turning out better when you finish things. You can’t just do a little portion of a project and expect it to somehow morph into something new and improved - no, that’s not possible. Work for it.

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Thoughts on #NTFs? You may be wondering why I’m bringing this up. The thing to mention here is, they seem #outdated. Right? Many people might think this way. However, there could still be potential in that area. @rhettpower @forbes #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/DhES4ammuH

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

If this is something your organization partakes in, know your #audience. Ensure you're actually touching on the most important points. What are they looking for? How might you tend to that? @JenniSimonson @TheKellyMain @forbes #GoodPeople #GoodProcess https://t.co/XKaWmucISb

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Instead of putting everything off, keep trying. Especially during moments like right now, it may be beneficial. The last thing you want to do is nothing. You could be letting #unpredictability win. @forbes #Marketers #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/ee4GfMD4Zw

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

@simonsinek We must always remember this. Look at the people around you. They are the ones who can measure our leadership. They know first-hand how you’ve treated them. If you’re self-centered, they’ll know. If you deeply care about them, they’ll know.

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Focus more on the people. While this has been a big thing already, it’s been emphasized. Now more than ever, we need #empathy. @LaciLoew @forbes #GoodPeople #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/FLLkg4FbRr

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

You want to know if you’re fit for an audience. How? #DigitalTransformation may help. Check out some of the tools out there. You might find a new way to source information. @gregkihlstrom @forbes #GoodPeople #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/R91Im5BN4i

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

Transformations happen, and they can be exciting. Your #marketing efforts don’t need to suffer. You’ve got some options waiting for you out there. Think outside the box. @banksy6 @forbes #GoodPeople #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/xb7KC0wspt

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

@simonsinek Well said. We can sometimes overthink. There may be times that seem too uncertain for us. Comfortability might become a feat. That’s why we might find it hard to progress in whatever we aspire. We must move away from that.

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

You want people to feel connected. Transformational leaders focus on this regularly. #Trust must be present. It should always find its way into discussions. No one should feel ignored. @forbes #GoodPeople #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/YCSqFFOlsR

[JDontrese Brown @Smackten]

There are so many #marketing goals focused on this. It’s gotten to the point where it seems like it will always be the case. Well, for a very long time, at least. Until strategies change once again. @_JonSpringer @adage #GoodPeople #GoodProcess #GoodWork https://t.co/KmDmptmEW9