» Since 1989 Dameron Communications
has filled the needs of our clients in a complicated media
market -- locally, regionally and nationally. We create
integrated marketing solutions that meet our clients'
needs, be that an increase in sales and profits, winning
an election or changing the community perspective on potentially
controversial issues.
We use our local, regional and national media
contacts to advance our clients' objectives.
» Profit is what your business must make to survive.
So how can you guarantee an increase in sales from your
business? You can guarantee this increase by implementing
the four principles of marketing: price, product, place
and promotion.
» You have developed a product or service, found
proper price to maximize sales and profits, and located
the business in the best possible place to take advantage
of consumer trends or cost effective distribution. It
is the final element, effective promotion (advertising
and public relations), that is often neglected.
At Dameron Communications, we know that
the most important part of our business is understanding
your needs. We listen to your wants and desires, and then
we use the following skills to develop an effective advertising
and public relations plan:
Budget Analysis
Many businesses spend their ad dollars randomly, without
a budget or plan. We help you develop your advertising
budget based upon market conditions and your business
needs. Your budget will be designed to reach the maximum
number of buyers who want and need your product and/or
service.
Market Research
To create an effective marketing strategy, we pool our
experience and our knowledge of media, along with the
client's unique understanding of their product to develop
the most efficient strategies. Then we make sure that
the numbers justify the approach we take. Before we begin
your ad campaign, the important research we do will identify:
Your target market
Your target market habits, likes and dislikes
What your present image is
What you want your image to be
What your image should be
The best media combination to reach your target market
Just who the real competition is
What you offer that the competition does not
What the competition offers that you don't
Ad Development
We take the information obtained through our research and
develop an effective campaign theme to reach your target
market, making sure that the theme translates well into
the different media to obtain your target market's attention,
and make the right impression.
Media Planning and Placement
We select the most effective media and negotiate the best
rates to give your message maximum impact. Dameron Communications
has relationships with many of the area's media sources,
providing you with the inside track on new opportunities,
and multi-client price breaks that allow us to place your
ads at the lowest possible prices.
Ad Sourcing
We use proven techniques to measure ad effectiveness,
pinpointing where new customers come from, then we utilize
this information to increase the effectiveness of your
campaign.
Public Relations
Public Relations is often the most neglected part of a
company's marketing efforts. At Dameron Communications,
we use relationships with your community, and the local
media to publish stories about you and your staff.
We use networking to develop your staff's image in the
business community; event planning to attract new consumers;
customer service seminars to insure that your staff keeps
your customers; promotional items to keep your name in
front of your customer and; press conferences to inform
the media and your customers of your major product developments.
Essentially, our Public Relations department develops
strategies that enhance the positive image of our clients'
businesses and that image increases sales.
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Carl Dameron, President, Creative
Director
Carl is the founder and owner of Dameron Communications,
a full-service advertising and public relations agency.
His experience includes editor of a weekly newspaper,
the Black Voice News; marketing director for KFRG/KOOJ
radio; vice president of Communications for Dukes-Dukes
& Associates, a real estate developer; marketing director
for AutoSound, an electronics retailer; and as a media
relations executive for the nation's leading financial
relations firm, the Financial Relations Board.
Carl is a resident of San Bernardino, California and
is active in local community organizations such as Miracles
in Recovery, an organization that helps pregnant women
with substance abuse problems get their lives back together
and give birth to healthy babies; The Salvation Army;
and several Chambers of Commerce.
Carl graduated from California State Polytechnic University
in Pomona in 1985. He studied electrical engineering,
mechanical engineering, psychology, computer science,
economics, oceanography, public relations, radio, journalism,
television and print production graduating with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Communications.
Jim Crockett, Agency Director,
Senior Writer
Jim has worked in advertising, public relations and journalism
since 1958. He has had a thousand articles and five books
published and is currently working on a screenplay about
the first female jazz band.
He has written for The San Francisco Chronicle, The San
Jose Mercury, The San Francisco Examiner, The Livermore
Independent, The Caymanian (Cayman Islands) Compass and
The Antelope Valley Press. He was also CEO of GPI Publications
for 19 years where he oversaw Guitar Player, Keyboard,
Bass Player and other music magazines.
Jim has taught broadcasting, writing and public speaking
at the University of Idaho and the International College
of The Cayman Islands.
An accomplished auto racer and scuba diver, Jim has also
appeared on The Today Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Nashville
Now, MTV, CBS Tonight and CNN.
He has bachelor's and master's degrees in Communications
from the University of the Pacific.
Thomas Salisbury, Art Director
Thomas has 25 years experience as an art director and
artist. Previously, he was the senior art director for
Pacific Coast Sportfishing, a national full-color monthly.
He has also worked for The San Bernardino Sun, The Long
Beach Press-Telegram and Donrey Outdoor Media of Las Vegas.
At The Sun Thomas used his creative talents on major accounts
including San Manuel Indian Casino in Highland and the
former Harris Department Store.
Salisbury prides himself in providing creative work that
emphasizes branding, and effectively reaches the client's
customers and encourages them to buy products or services.
Thomas has a degree in fine art from Saddelback College
and he also studied art at the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas and at California State University, Long Beach.
Carlos Trujillo, Graphic Artist,
Web Programmer
Carlos grew up in Colton, California and is a graduate
of California State University, San Bernardino. He also
has a master's degree from the University of Redlands.
Carlos has more than seven years' experience in Web development,
programming and graphic design. He also owns Imageway
Digital Media, Carlos lives in San Bernardino.
Dr. George Manros, Director
of Research
A behavioral scientist with more than 25 years experience
in marketing and applied research, George joined Dameron
Communications in 1998. He is also chairman and CEO of
the Strategy Research Institute in Fullerton, California.
Additionally, he has held executive-level positions with
two Fortune 500 companies as well as the California Association
of Realtors and PR firm Hill & Knowlton.
George began his career as a business editor for a large
metropolitan daily newspaper. He has taught at CLA and
USC in communications, advertising and public relations.
His Ph.D. is in Communications Research from the Annenberg
School for Communications at USC.
David Morgan, Executive VP of Direct Advertising
David began in sales at the tender age of 14 as the owner,
no less, of a haberdashery store. Later, he founded a
sales and marketing company working with Southern California
utilities firms, employing 35 salespersons covering Orange
and San Luis Obispo counties.
The father of three received certification in Sales and
Marketing from Skadron College, specialized in curriculum
development from Ohio State and studied personal development
through the Zig Ziglar Foundation.
David is a member of the California Republican Assembly
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