Bill Dolan

President / Owner / Creative Director @ Spirit Media

About

On January 28th, 1999 while on a flight to Nashville, I died… and it may have been the greatest thing that ever happened to me. For over 30 years, I’ve worked as a television and live event director with global icons like the Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Kenny Chesney, and visionary producers like Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank). I've partnered with world leaders and Fortune 500 brands — but everything changed after my near-death experience. From that moment, Spirit Media was reborn. Now, we harness the power of video and LIVE event production to move hearts, inspire action, and transform lives with award-winning storytelling experiences. What we create: 🎬 Brand Films • Explainers • Investor Videos 🎬 Live & Virtual Events • Fundraisers • Capital Campaigns 🎬 Sales Kick-Offs • Award Shows • Speaker Coaching We’ve helped clients raise and generate hundreds of millions — all by strategically blending the power of story with a heart for genuine relationships and lasting impact. ❤️ www.SpiritMedia.com Additionally, I am the author of 7DRM- The 7 Disciplines of Relationship Marketing. This isn’t just the story of my near-death experience — it’s the discovery of the 7DRM Marketing and Messaging Strategy, a breakthrough system that has transformed organizations by bringing clarity, confidence, and impact to their message. It can do the same for you. Start your transformation: Grab free resources, the book (or audiobook), and check out our workshops and speaking topics at 7DRM.com. Want to connect and discover how we might work together? DM me here on LinkedIn or our marketing coordinator, Lisa@spiritmedia.com. I believe in you ❤️

Country

United States

City

Portland

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Video Production, Media Development, Messaging, Media Strategy, Television, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Web Marketing, Marketing, Corporate Events, Live Events, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Event Management, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sound, Relationship Marketing, Broadcast

Experience

President / Owner / Creative Director

Spirit Media

1992-1 - Present · 34 yrs 9 mos

United States

Bill Dolan is President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, a strategic creative agency specializing in television, video production, live and virtual event production and media marketing strategy for profit and non- profit organizations.

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Television Director

Disney Entertainment

1979 - 1992 · 13 yrs

My role as a staff director at a mid-market television station was one of the best media bootcamps anyone could ever experience. My time in broadcasting was during the height of local television and commercial production. I was mentored by live directors, commercial directors, great marketing agencies and accomplished media sales executives. I personally directed over 6000 promos, commercials and live television programs in a span of less than 12 years.