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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.
The way customers find local businesses has changed for good. They're not just typing into Google anymore — they're asking ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude who to trust. Leader Digital exists to make sure the answer is you.
We believe in a simple order of operations: foundation first, marketing second. Before spending a dollar driving traffic, we make sure your website is one AI engines can read and recommend, and that every lead you already get actually turns into a customer.
Only then do we turn on precision, buyer-intent marketing — reaching real people in your area who are actively shopping for what you sell. No shotgun advertising, no wasted spend. Just measurable results for local owners who'd rather be running their business than fighting with their website.
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We fix what's broken before we sell you marketing.
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Reach in-market buyers, not random eyeballs.
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Real people, real support right here on Amelia Island
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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 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 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 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 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

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.


Being color blind doesn’t stop Murphy’s creativity. He loves chasing that perfect graphic!
Buddha loves harnessing data and analytics and jumps through hoops to get the campaign reporting “spot” on.

Every other platform links to it, feeds from it, and gets verified against it. Here's what a foundation-ready site includes.
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AI & Google visibility across your site, social, video and profiles.
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ProspectMax captures every call, click and mystery visitor, 24/7.
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Tell us a bit about what you do and what you're trying to fix. We'll get back to you within one business day.
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Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Weekends: By appointment
AI agents answer your leads 24/7 — even when we're closed.

Helping Nassau County local businesses get found, get chosen, and get more customers — foundation first, marketing second.
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