More and more design professionals--from entrepreneurs to multi-national brands--require PR and marketing support that is sophisticated, industry-savvy, and tailored to individual needs. Designers need professionals who take the time to understand their business, with a one-on-one approach to their unique needs. DMC is able to provide media relations that not only refines your brand, but creates a buzz around it--through television, radio, print and online placements, across a local, national and international platform.

DESIGN MANAGEMENT COMPANY, full-service media relations servicing the design industry exclusively.

DMC Media Relations Services offered to retainer clients include:

TIER ONE

• Business Messaging:
  DMC will create a UPS (unique positioning statement) to distinguish you among your peers in the industry. What are the three most important things you want the public to know about your company or brand?
• Press Kits:
  Following approved corporate messaging, we will prepare a complete set of press materials including, but not limited to, a backgrounder, profile, fact sheet, biographies, work samples, textile samples, press releases and media advisories.
• Media Contact Databases:
  We research, construct and maintain custom media contact databases including key print, TV, radio and syndicated journalists for clients.
• Media Relations/Publicity:
  We develop, draft, approve and distribute written, photographed, audio and videotaped communications to secure favorable coverage in syndicated print outlets.
• Media Follow-Up:
  We contact each journalist, editor, producer and reporter in receipt of client materials and personally follow-up to answer questions, provide electronic images or set-up interviews.
• Media Tracking:
  DMC will track client placement through traditional and new media outlets, and provide printed and electronic clips of each mention and feature.

TIER TWO

• Online Pitching and Public Relations:
  We distribute your communications to traditional and new media outlets to publicize and promote your company. These avenues include email, blogs, online publications, electronic news rooms and other web-based media.
• Online Media Relations:
  We consult with clients on establishing and maintaining the public relations component of their website. We help the client set up and manage pressrooms on their website that include eMedia kits, VNR's, webcasts and blogs.
• Media Training:
  We provide hands-on, customized media training programs to prepare designers for the media, analysts and client presentations. Sessions offer bridging techniques, dealing with difficult questions, handling an ambush, libel and invasion of privacy.
• Media Events:
  We create pictorial opportunities designed to draw media attention to promote your company or brand.
• Client Pressrooms:
  We offer clients online media presence via the DMC website, including subsites/press rooms created for each client.

TIER THREE

• Long Term Public Relations Planning:
  DMC will develop a 12 or 24-month calendar detailing public relations goals.
• Broadcast Media Relations:
  DMC will liaison with radio and television media syndicates on client's behalf, facilitating training that includes on-camera and on-air exercises, as well as pitching and follow-up with key press associations.
• Partner PR:
  We collaborate with your partners and affiliates to draft and distribute joint announcements to promote your company.
• Trade Show PR:
  We investigate existing media opportunities, devise strategy, execute advance press briefings, schedule interviews and coordinate pressroom activities.
• Analyst Relations:
  We develop and execute analyst briefing programs to inform industry experts about your business, generate third-party endorsements, and build positive word of mouth. Design Industry Analysts Examples include Wall Street Journal, High Point Authority and manufacturers.

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