ABOUT

Spirit media is an emmy-nominated creative agency offering 30 years of media and marketing expertise, strategy and return on investment.

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why hire spirit media?

Expertise

Spirit Media offers unique insights that can only be garnered from over 30 years of experience in the television and entertainment industry.

Objectivity

As a specialty agency,
Spirit Media is here to complement your marketing department with our strategic insights and objectivity you can't find internally.

Capacity

Need an extra hand? We have the team and resources to support your team in fulfilling your creative and marketing objectives.

Meet the Team

Spirit Media Staff
Spirit Media Staff

Kelly Thomason

Production Manager

Kelly graduated from Corban University with her Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She manages Spirit Media’s marketing development and also frames the strategic direction with clients to launch their creative media or event projects. From content marketing, social media, to communications and campaign management, Kelly is the touchpoint for all things marketing at Spirit Media. Most recently, Kelly is overseeing the development and advancement of the 7DRM Strategy which includes product development, publishing, webcasting, content development, and growing a worldwide market. In her spare time, Kelly can be found at the gym, practicing guitar or behind a camera.

Briana Kawaley

Associate Producer

Briana’s enthusiasm for media and the arts sparked a career that includes writing, producing and brand licensing with small and large companies across the U.S.  After graduating from Howard University, Briana went on to produce off-Broadway plays in New York, and produce and host her own YouTube channel.  Briana uses her talent to give back and has written short films for Oregon Drug Awareness programs, created video for the Urban League of Portland, and composed songs for Self Enhancement Inc.
At Spirit Media, Briana brings passion and peace of mind to her clients each and every day.  Outside of the media spotlight, Briana enjoys  spending time with her family, traveling, and singing.

Bill Dolan

President / Creative Director

Bill is the Emmy-nominated creative director at Spirit Media. For over 30 years, he has produced events for hundreds of thousands, directed broadcasts for millions, and has acted as consultant for world class organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In 1999, Bill had a death experience that challenged his world view and approach to communication and marketing. Years of research led him to write the book, The 7 Disciplines of Relationship Marketing. Today, he is a recognized authority, national speaker, and workshop trainer of the 7DRM Strategy. In his free time, Bill loves family time, CrossFit, refining his chocolate chip cookie recipes and writing with his office buddy, Marcella, their tabby cat.

Daniel Erhart

Digital Media Producer

Dan is Spirit Media’s visual communications expert, bringing brands to life through engaging and creative content. He has created videos and graphics from start-up brands to Fortune 500 companies. Leveraging a degree in video, cinematography and more than ten years of professional experience, Dan brings an artist’s eye to every project. As a proud Eagle Scout, he loves to serve his community and spend time in the great outdoors. Dan spends his free time distance running, discovering new music, and when traveling, visiting as many aquariums as he can.

Meet the Team

Kelly Thomason - Production Manager

Kelly graduated from Corban University with her Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She manages Spirit Media’s marketing development and also frames the strategic direction with clients to launch their creative media or event projects. From content marketing, social media, to communications and campaign management, Kelly is the touchpoint for all things marketing at Spirit Media. Most recently, Kelly is overseeing the development and advancement of the 7DRM Strategy which includes product development, publishing, webcasting, content development, and growing a worldwide market. In her spare time, Kelly can be found at the gym, practicing guitar or behind a camera.

Briana Kawaley - Associate Producer

Briana’s enthusiasm for media and the arts sparked a career that includes writing, producing and brand licensing with small and large companies across the U.S. After graduating from Howard University, Briana went on to produce off-Broadway plays in New York, and produce and host her own YouTube channel. Briana uses her talent to give back and has written short films for Oregon Drug Awareness programs, created video for the Urban League of Portland, and composed songs for Self Enhancement Inc.
At Spirit Media, Briana brings passion and peace of mind to her clients each and every day.
Outside of the media spotlight, Briana enjoys
spending time with her family, traveling, and singing.

Bill Dolan - President / Creative Director

Bill is the Emmy-nominated creative director at Spirit Media. For over 30 years, he has produced events for hundreds of thousands, directed broadcasts for millions, and has acted as consultant for world class organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In 1999, Bill had a death experience that challenged his world view and approach to communication and marketing. Years of research led him to write the book, The 7 Disciplines of Relationship Marketing. Today, he is a recognized authority, national speaker, and workshop trainer of the 7DRM Strategy. In his free time, Bill loves family time, CrossFit, refining his chocolate chip cookie recipes and writing with his office buddy, Marcella, their tabby cat.

Dan Erhart - Editor / Media Coordinator

Dan is Spirit Media’s visual communications expert, bringing brands to life through engaging and creative content. He has created videos and graphics from start-up brands to Fortune 500 companies. Leveraging a degree in video, cinematography and more than ten years of professional experience, Dan brings an artist’s eye to every project. As a proud Eagle Scout, he loves to serve his community and spend time in the great outdoors. Dan spends his free time distance running, discovering new music, and when traveling, visiting as many aquariums as he can.

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