August 6, 2012 (Sarasota, Fl)—Digital Frontiers Media’s Marketing Director & New Media Analyst Chris Laney has been elected as the new “Technology Chair” for the Young Professionals of Sarasota. Since returning to Sarasota, Laney has been very involved in local projects and organizations by bringing technology to the forefront of member’s considerations.
“This is an amazing opportunity to join a leadership team of amazing young professionals looking to make Sarasota a better professional community. I’m honored the board has selected me for this opportunity of bridging technology and innovation with the other areas of YPG” Says Laney.
Chris Laney is the Marketing Director & New Media Analyst for Digital Frontiers Media, a web, mobile and augmented reality development house in Sarasota, Fl. Chris has served in marketing and digital strategies for companies like Chick-Fil-A, Verizon Wireless and The Joy FM. In 2010, he was a partner of a radio marketing company, Shamrock Media Group in Nashville, TN before returning to Sarasota, Fl in 2012. Laney finds himself one of the top digital strategist in the country, developing social media and marketing campaigns for large companies such as Sarasota based PGT Industries and consulting for radio stations across the country. He is the editor of Digital Frontier’s sponsored digiBIZ, a daily technology newsletter with the latest news and digital strategies for businesses. He also runs the Digital Frontier’s sponsored professional group, New Media Professionals of SRQ and the New Media forum on programdirectors.net. You can find out more information about Chris Laney on LinkedIN and Twitter.
About Digital Frontiers Media
Digital Frontiers Media (DFM) is an award-winning multimedia production company based in Sarasota, Florida that specializes in projects where technology, content and interactivity intersect. DFM develops eye-catching interactive media, national attention-getting websites, and custom programming services, including Augmented Reality (AR) and mobile apps. DFM specializes in building projects that draw upon multiple disciplines to provide superior user experiences. For more information about Digital Frontiers Media visit www.digitalfrontiersmedia.com.
About Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG)
The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a meaningful networking organization of dedicated, talented young professionals ranging in age from 21-40 in Sarasota County. YPG began with an explosive launch in May 2003 and a simple agenda; to enrich our community by uniting and developing our young professionals. Today, the roster has grown to about 500 young professionals from a wide cross-section of careers and industries. We continue with a momentum that has surpassed initial expectations.