904-289-8910
1235 S 10th St#1, Fernandina Beach Florida 32034
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Our original marketing seeds were planted 171 years ago on a small but beautiful Florida barrier island when the Fernandina Beach News-Leader was first published in 1854. Fast-forward to 2025 to the creation of Leader Digital Solutions, an experienced Fernandina Beach-based, data-driven team of digital marketing experts whose only mission is to customize hyper-targeted campaigns that deliver outstanding return on investment for your marketing investment.
Leader Digital Solutions helps local and regional businesses with everything from high-performance optimized websites, to quality tangible lead generation services, social media, targeted geo fencing and data-driven videos advertising with real-time transparency and reporting. We are full-service, full-funnel digital company comprised of a team with over 50 years of collective experience and back by a media company that has been around almost as long as Florida has been a state.
Located on Amelia Island, our team not only understands the ever-changing digital landscape, but also has in-depth knowledge of Fernandina Beach, Nassau County and the surround NE Florida area. We’re your neighbors and your local digital experts and we’re here to assist you with all of your digital marketing needs.
About Us
Home > About Us
Our original marketing seeds were planted 171 years ago on a small but beautiful Florida barrier island when the Fernandina Beach News-Leader was first published in 1854. Fast-forward to 2025 to the creation of Leader Digital Solutions, an experienced Fernandina Beach-based, data-driven team of digital marketing experts whose only mission is to customize hyper-targeted campaigns that deliver outstanding return on investment for your marketing investment.
Leader Digital Solutions helps local and regional businesses with everything from high-performance optimized websites, to quality tangible lead generation services, social media, targeted geo fencing and data-driven videos advertising with real-time transparency and reporting. We are full-service, full-funnel digital company comprised of a team with over 50 years of collective experience and back by a media company that has been around almost as long as Florida has been a state.
Located on Amelia Island, our team not only understands the ever-changing digital landscape, but also has in-depth knowledge of Fernandina Beach, Nassau County and the surround NE Florida area. We’re your neighbors and your local digital experts and we’re here to assist you with all of your digital marketing needs.
Our Team
Todd Frantz
Agency Director/Publisher
Todd is highly-focused and results-driven leader with over 30 years of media leadership experience, including 15 years in digital marketing. Todd has worked on hundreds of digital campaigns with multiple companies in several different states in his career. Leveraging and applying data to customized, cost-effective marketing campaigns for local and regional businesses is the foundation of his training. Todd has had extensive digital training with companies such as Ignite, McClatchy and Gatehouse Media to name a few. When not helping businesses with their marketing strategies, Todd enjoys traveling, spending time with his daughter and exploring Northeast Florida with his dog, Whiskey.
Favorite musician/band: Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon, The Beatles
Favorite pet: Whiskey – Tibetan Spaniel mix
Favorite teams: Kansas City Chiefs/Kansas Jayhawks
Brooke Bird
Creative Director
Brooke is the Production Director and Graphic Designer and she oversees everything from artistic conception to design. A Nassau County native, Brooke takes pride in her work and loves being part of a team that brings marketing messages to life. She and her husband are happy to call Fernandina home. Outside the office, Brooke is a proud mom to a teenager and energetic twins—most of her free time is spent cheering from the sidelines at their sporting events.
Favorite pet: Murphy – Cocker spaniel
Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Gary Allan
Favorite team: Atlanta Braves
Mark Shurman
Senior Digital Marketing Consultant
Mark is a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School and the University of Florida. He started his career in Fernandina stops as sales manager for The Gainesville Sun, and Ad Director for the Florida Times Union and the Tampa Bay Times. He has come full circle back to the News-Leader and loves the island life that Fernandina Beach
and Amelia Island offer. Connecting with the smaller local businesses on the island has been especially satisfying and he embraces this community as his own. He likes sunrises, sunsets, and long beach walks or bike rides around the island.
Favorite band: The Beatles
Favorite pet: Fletcher the turtle
Favorite team: Florida Gators
Mike Anderson
Digital Marketing Consultant
Mike has over 30 years of experience in the media industry, Mike brings a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual communication to his role as Digital Marketing Specialist. His background gives him a unique perspective on how to blend traditional techniques with modern digital strategy to create campaigns that truly resonate. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Mike out on the golf course or enjoying time with family and friends. Reliable, creative, and results-driven, he’s a valued member of the marketing team.
Favorite band: Third Day
Favorite pet: Ruby – Dogo Argentino
Favorite sport: Football
Sage Boaz
Digital Campaign Manager
Sage is a passionate graduate student at the University of Florida with a flair for digital strategy, creative campaigns, and turning bold ideas into meaningful results. With a background in advertising and hands-on experience agency roles, Sage thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and innovation. When not working on campaigns, Sage enjoys listening to music, exploring Fernandina Beach, and collaborating with fellow creatives through the UF Advertising Society—always planning the next big idea. Known for bringing energy, curiosity, and a sharp eye for detail to every project, Sage is all about making an impact that lasts.
Favorite pet: My dog - Buddha
Favorite band: Led Zepplin
Favorite team: Florida Gators
Our Team
Todd Frantz
Agency Director/Publisher
Todd is highly-focused and results-driven leader with over 30 years of media leadership experience, including 15 years in digital marketing. Todd has worked on hundreds of digital campaigns with multiple companies in several different states in his career. Leveraging and applying data to customized, cost-effective marketing campaigns for local and regional businesses is the foundation of his training. Todd has had extensive digital training with companies such as Ignite, McClatchy and Gatehouse Media to name a few. When not helping businesses with their marketing strategies, Todd enjoys traveling, spending time with his daughter and exploring Northeast Florida with his dog, Whiskey.
Favorite musician/band: Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon, The Beatles
Favorite pet: Whiskey – Tibetan Spaniel mix
Favorite teams: Kansas City Chiefs/Kansas Jayhawks
Brooke Bird
Creative Director
Brooke is the Production Director and Graphic Designer and she oversees everything from artistic conception to design. A Nassau County native, Brooke takes pride in her work and loves being part of a team that brings marketing messages to life. She and her husband are happy to call Fernandina home. Outside the office, Brooke is a proud mom to a teenager and energetic twins—most of her free time is spent cheering from the sidelines at their sporting events.
Favorite pet: Murphy – Cocker spaniel
Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Gary Allan
Favorite team: Atlanta Braves
Mark Shurman
Senior Digital Marketing Consultant
Mark is a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School and the University of Florida. He started his career in Fernandina stops as sales manager for The Gainesville Sun, and Ad Director for the Florida Times Union and the Tampa Bay Times. He has come full circle back to the News-Leader and loves the island life that Fernandina Beach
and Amelia Island offer. Connecting with the smaller local businesses on the island has been especially satisfying and he embraces this community as his own. He likes sunrises, sunsets, and long beach walks or bike rides around the island.
Favorite band: The Beatles
Favorite pet: Fletcher the turtle
Favorite team: Florida Gators
Mike Anderson
Digital Marketing Consultant
Mike has over 30 years of experience in the media industry, Mike brings a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual communication to his role as Digital Marketing Specialist. His background gives him a unique perspective on how to blend traditional techniques with modern digital strategy to create campaigns that truly resonate. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Mike out on the golf course or enjoying time with family and friends. Reliable, creative, and results-driven, he’s a valued member of the marketing team.
Favorite band: Third Day
Favorite pet: Ruby – Dogo Argentino
Favorite sport: Football
Sage Boaz
Digital Campaign Manager
Sage is a passionate graduate student at the University of Florida with a flair for digital strategy, creative campaigns, and turning bold ideas into meaningful results. With a background in advertising and hands-on experience agency roles, Sage thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and innovation. When not working on campaigns, Sage enjoys listening to music, exploring Fernandina Beach, and collaborating with fellow creatives through the UF Advertising Society—always planning the next big idea. Known for bringing energy, curiosity, and a sharp eye for detail to every project, Sage is all about making an impact that lasts.
Favorite pet: My dog - Buddha
Favorite band: Led Zepplin
Favorite team: Florida Gators
Leader Digital Solutions Intern Team
Whiskey
Assistant to the Assistant Agency Director
Assistant to the Assistant Agency Director
When not chasing squirrels, Whiskey enjoys digging into market research and chasing the perfect ROI for clients with custom campaigns.
Murphy
Design/Creative Assistant Intern
Being color blind doesn’t stop Murphy’s creativity. He loves chasing that perfect graphic!
Buddha
Assistant Campaign Intern
Buddha loves harnessing data and analytics and jumps through hoops to get the campaign reporting “spot” on.
Leader Digital Solutions Intern Team
Whiskey
Assistant to the Assistant Agency Director
Assistant to the Assistant Agency Director
When not chasing squirrels, Whiskey enjoys digging into market research and chasing the perfect ROI for clients with custom campaigns.
Murphy
Design/Creative Assistant Intern
Being color blind doesn’t stop Murphy’s creativity. He loves chasing that perfect graphic!
Buddha
Assistant Campaign Intern
Buddha loves harnessing data and analytics and jumps through hoops to get the campaign reporting “spot” on.
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