DK Communications Group

Put heads in beds? Develop events that attract lots of people? We do that! We suggested a three-pronged approach tapping military heritage, abundant outdoor activities, and events to attract travelers. When the city dedicated the Montford Point Marine Memorial honoring the first African-American Marines in U.S. history, our PR efforts landed coverage in the Washington Post and Associated Press. Today's pitches include Sturgeon City's environmental story and more.

National online art sites and Charlotte/Triangle drive markets were introduced to the Seagrove Potters--the largest concentration of working potters in the USA--via two successful FAM tours and focused pitching. We supported the North Carolina Zoo's announcement of the birth of a special baby rhino; AP placements went global and included the NY Times and Washington Post. Richard Petty, hiking, downtown Asheboro and more provided additional fodder for media visits and placements. 

The historic home of Benjamin Mays, flower and bbq festivals, Revolutionary War heritage and the heart of peach country welcome you.  Explore hidden gems and getaways in northwest South Carolina's Old 96 District. Campaigns include media invitations to Greenwood, SC's Festival of Flowers, a deep dive into top eastern US peach production, visits to Carolina Moon Distillery and more. We coach their social media provider and

 proudly partner with Martin Armes, Raleigh, to serve this client.

Fabulous food finds, including the Chicken Stew Capital (and Hash!) Capital of the USA, Revolutionary War heritage, some of the world's oldest pottery made by Catawba Indians, breweries, historic Camden and much more. Our Spring, 2018 fam with six media guests resulted in 13 stories, three television segments, two national placements, and 233K social media shares. DKCG proudly partners with Martin Armes, Raleigh, on this contract.

DKCG began 2020 with a six-month project contract designed to focus key travel drive market consumers on the rich experience and outdoor activities (fly fishing, hiking, sport clay shooting, etc) offered by Chetola Resort. A spring media tour and targeted pitching will be essential ingredients in representing this destination. Located in the NC High Country, the resort is home to the Bob Timberlake Inn, a lodge/hotel and condo rentals. We proudly partner with Distl Public Relations on this project.

Without PR, a restaurant is like New Orleans without jazz. For this five-year client, we told local, regional, and national media the story of top chefs and the historic Dunhill Hotel. We established and promoted the Collaborative Series program, provided social media, and managed a successful awards campaign resulting in the hotel being named Historic Hotel of the Year (Under 75 rooms) in 2017. 

We confess, it was fun to have a beloved, 13-year client in the entertainment business. EUE/Screen Gems Studios provides the studio infrastructure for their clients to create movies, television and streaming content. Our services included website management, social media, PR, crisis and public affairs communications, marketing, SEO and B2B email blasts for studios in Atlanta, Wilmington, NC and Miami.

Looking for the ultimate guides to Asheville NC food and experiences? This association made it easy for visitors to find high-quality inns with wi-fi, modern amenities and gourmet food. From 2014-2017, we provided content, SEO and media relations. The Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association Fall Farm & Artisan Tour earned a nod from the New York Times in its first year. In the following years, we landed coverage in Food + Wine, Atlanta Magazine, Hype Orlando, Travel Pulse and more. 

Known for Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park, this small-town-friendly western NC destination was ripe with stories. PR placements from this year-long partnership included USA TODAY, the BBC, Yahoo News and drive markets. We produced their first travel guide and won a NATJA award, enhanced their website and began content marketing with a blog, consumer eblasts, PR and Google Adwords.