My name is Darnell Brady and I am a social media professional currently working with the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tennessee. I currently lead the content strategy across the Grizzlies business portfolio including Grind City Media, FedExForum, Memphis Hustle and Grizz Gaming. I manage a team that collaborates with numerous departments, athletes and partners to create exceptional content that drives revenue and resonates with fans. 

Previously, I worked with the Jacksonville Jaguars leading their social and digital strategy along with Air Force Athletics in Colorado Springs, Colorado leading marketing and game presentation efforts across multiple sports. I have also worked with the PGA TOUR, USA Triathlon, Davenport University, and Supply Chain Innovations. Fun fact: I was published 19 times as a photographer in “Gettysburg 1863: Seething Hell.”

I was raised in a military family, and call both Pennsylvania and Ohio my home. I'm a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where I majored in Telecommunications. Throughout my college career, I was heavily involved in Homecoming, Nittany Nation (PSU's basketball student section), Air Force ROTC and the Penn State Dance MaraTHON. I also held several internship positions with the Hershey Company and Penn State Athletics.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, hiking, going to the beach, photography and binge watching Scrubs.

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Awards, Accolades & Speaking Engagements

• NBA Social Media Audience Engagement Award (2022-2023)

• Jaguars Manager of the Quarter (2019)

• Speaker at "Social Media Expo JAX" conference (2019) - Creating Brand Identity

• Featured in Penn State Alumni Association (2019) - Meet the six Penn Staters who oversee NFL social media accounts

• Jaguars Pride in Innovation award (2018) - Content Monetization Strategy

• Speaker at "Social Media Day Jacksonville" conference (2018) - Social and digital strategy at the Jacksonville Jaguars

• Speaker at "Social Media Virtual Summit" webinar with Ragan Training (2018) - New ways to boost your skills and ROI on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn 

• Featured on Jacksonville.com (2018) - Jaguars’ social media team tapes and tweets Duval stories

• Featured in Front Office Sports (2018) - How the Jacksonville Jaguars have seized the moment on twitter

• Jaguars Pride in Innovation award (2017) - Stadium Tours Program

• Featured in Front Office Sports (2017) - SpreadHD Creative and a new approach to recruiting

• NACMA Young Professional of the Month (2015)

• Air Force Academy Athletics Employee of the Quarter (2015)

• Outstanding Collaborative Programs of the Year (2014)