DCA

Climb with purpose. Memphis Rox Climbing + Community engaged DCA to reset and regain its unique position in the heart of Soulsville and globally in the climbing industry. We saw an opportunity to lower the barriers of participation and influence the intersection of climbing and mission to achieve business-based revenue, fund development, and usage goals. If you haven't yet watched Memphis to the Mountain on Hulu, here's your reminder. See more here: https://dcamemphis.com/work/memphis-rox/.

We create results | We are pleased to share eleven awards with five clients from the Public Relations Society of America across categories of videography, social media, media relations, newsletters, and special events. Read more:

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DCA RECOGNIZED FOR CLIENT CAMPAIGNS ACROSS ARTS, REAL ESTATE, RESTAURANT SECTORS | DCA DCA receives 11 awards from Public Relations Society of AmericaMEMPHIS—The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) presented creative communications cons ...

We create staying power | It’s never easy to bottle up a 75-year legacy, but it’s been our honor to package and promote the newest members of the Charlie Vergos Rendezvous family of products. View the work: https://dcamemphis.com/work/rendezvous/.

“I think it’s something that everybody can get something out of. It’s deeper than just a conversation about gardening. It’s a conversation about feeding people, urban planning and the future of food,” Kuhar said.

Congratulations to our own Brody Kuhar on the deserving national filmmaking recognition. Read more in The Daily Memphian.

Memphis film starting national conversations about community gardening Brody Kuhar and Joshua Cannon’s ”Mama Sundry” next screens in Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Crosstown Theater, followed by a panel.

We create experience | Please help us welcome our Summer Intern Ryan McGown!

“As a graphic design student, I am so excited for the opportunity to contribute my creativity and skills to such an influential and valued Memphis firm. I am inspired by the meaningful work they do like creating designs that amplify the voices of local establishments and foster connections within our community. In a world where visual communication is more vital than ever, I am thankful to be part of a team of passionate individuals who prioritize community, integrity, and impact.”

Ryan is pursuing her graphic design degree from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and supporting our creative department this summer.

We create experience | Please help us welcome our Summer Intern Lauren Woods!

“Communication is an incredibly powerful tool, especially when it's used to promote the stories of the people within my community. I strive to use advertising and marketing to amplify the voices of greater Memphis, and ultimately work to foster stronger connections between Memphians and the organizations that work to improve outcomes for our neighbors. Like at DCA, I want to do meaningful and impactful work that makes a difference and hopefully leaves a legacy."

Lauren is earning a B.A. in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications at Howard University, while double minoring in Business Administration and Photography.

“The Memphis art scene is really incredible and constantly evolving,” Swider said. “We thought the city needed a dedicated place to peruse books about the arts — local and global — and the countercultural world in general.”

Congratulations to our Project Manager Annelise and her husband David on the introduction of The End of All Art, a new and used art-bookstore that will pop up in Memphis June 15.

Owner of popular Oxford music store plans Memphis book pop-ups The portable bookstore will have pop-ups through the rest of the year as the owners prepare to open a brick-and-mortar shop in Memphis.

Regionally recognized 🏆 Thank you to the American Advertising Federation for district-level awards for Rendezvous branding and online campaigns, Belle Meade Social environment, and ARTSmemphis videography. We are proud to put Memphis on the regional (and perhaps national?) map in our industry.

We create Storytelling | Please help us welcome Elise Higdon McKelvey, Chief Wordsmith at DCA.

Elise was born with a boundless natural curiosity, which, at the age of ten, took the form of a self-published neighborhood read by few and acclaimed by none. She’d glide in her rollerskates door-to-door for such scoops as “Jeannie Crenshaw says there’s a monster in her pool, but it’s really her boyfriend.” She still has a natural curiosity and creative spirit but has honed her writing skills a bit more since then.

With over 25 years of experience in both public and private sectors, Elise brings wordsmithing wisdom and a relationship-driven career to the DCA creative process. From U.S. Senate leadership in the Capitol to arts fundraising and program management on behalf of one of the city’s leading nonprofit funders, Elise carries a deep understanding of persuasive narrative development and organizational leadership.

We create culture | We’re proud to guide the creative and strategic packaging of programs and initiatives across our clients that celebrate people and progress. For global logistics firm Dunavant, One Dunavant is a call to action — where team members don’t limit their challenges but instead challenge their limits. Here’s a preview of their official company welcome:

Dunavant Logistics | DCA https://vimeo.com/751261914

We're grateful Cara chose Memphis and DCA a decade ago.

"Cara’s role transcends the conventional boundaries of an ad agency. DCA's efforts are pivotal in transforming Memphis Public Libraries, Memphis Parks, and various cultural and real estate developments into hubs of civic pride and cultural engagement. Through organizations like ARTSmemphis and the reimagining of iconic local spaces, Cara and her team at DCA are at the forefront of enhancing the city’s cultural landscape, ensuring that Memphis remains a premier destination to visit and live."

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