duGard Communications

duGard Communications

Letting your brand portray the real picture!

2817 West End Ave, Ste 143, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States

duGard Communications Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Year Founded
2013
dGC offers comprehensive services to help clients expand their reach, enhance their brand, and foster growth. They approach each client's brand with dedication, leveraging strategic campaigns to elevate profiles and establish respected thought leaders. With solid relationships across critical media, professionals, and experts, dGC provides valuable support through crisis management.

Their services cover various areas:

PR & Strategic Communications: dGC collaborates with clients to develop and execute strategies targeting defined audiences, including communication strategy, public/media relations, media pitching, and crisis management.

Marketing & Branding: They assist in planning, designing, and executing campaigns, with services encompassing marketing/brand strategy, brand development, social media management, event production, and advertising.

Business Development: dGC focuses on relationship building, customer attraction, market expansion, and business growth. They offer solutions tailored to each business, considering regulatory frameworks and market needs.

Government Relations: dGC helps clients navigate government procurement complexities, enhance opportunities, and support diverse suppliers in competitive sourcing and procurement.
Headquarters
2817 West End Ave, Ste 143, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States

duGard Communications Services

Areas of Expertise

  • PR Expertise
PR Expertise
PR Expertise
  • Corporate Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Event Management

duGard Communications Portfolio

  • duGard Communications - 2016 Legends Luncheon
    Public Relations
    2016 Legends Luncheon
  • duGard Communications - 17th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival
    Public Relations
    17th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival
  • duGard Communications - NMAAMs National Chairs Press Conference is Award-Winning
    Public Relations
    NMAAMs National Chairs Press Conference is Award-Winning

duGard Communications Reviews

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  • Davita Taylor

    Davita Taylor

    Chief of Staff and Board Liaison at Nashville International Airport

    Media Buying Services
    Project Type: Media Buying
    Review Date: 26 December, 2023
    Davita Taylor, Chief of Staff and Board Liaison at the Nashville International Airport acknowledged the innovative concept developed by Perri and her team at duGard Communications for the inaugural First In Flight. The agency's strategic approach enhanced community engagement and established valuable connections with a national aviation narrative. Taylor noted that the collaboration successfully garnered significant local and national media coverage. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
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  • Laura Smith

    Laura Smith

    ATHENA Awards Chair and General Counsel at Nashville Electric Service

    Media Buying Services
    Project Type: Media Buying
    Review Date: 17 December, 2023
    Laura Smith, ATHENA Awards Chair and General Counsel at Nashville Electric Service commended duGard Communications' exceptional work during two consecutive years of collaboration for Nashville's annual ATHENA Awards. The agency demonstrated proactive, thoughtful, and strategic efforts, showcasing professionalism and diligence. Smith was delighted with the achieved results. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
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  • Patti Niles

    Patti Niles

    President and CEO at Southwest Transplant Alliance

    Media Buying Services
    Project Type: Media Buying
    Review Date: 12 December, 2023
    Patti Niles, President and CEO of Southwest Transplant Alliance, highlighted duGard Communications' ability to capture her company's strategic needs. With a remarkable 950% increase in media relations alone, the agency's efforts contributed to Southwest Transplant Alliance's substantial business growth. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
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duGard Communications Team Bios

  • CEO
    Perri duGard Owens
    CEO
    Perri is an experienced marketing, communications and PR professional who brings proven leadership, creating measurable results and building awareness to achieve goals through communication strategies. She develops strategies and programs for clients of varying sizes and enjoys dreaming big.
  • Chief Operations Officer
    Anthony Owens
    Chief Operations Officer
    Anthony Owens is a natural born leader. He’s charismatic and kind, but believes that both are never signs of weakness. He tends to coach all of us, on a regular basis, and ensures we have the resources needed for our clients.
  • Chief Administrative Officer
    Van A. Pinnock
    Chief Administrative Officer
    Van is an experienced leader in business development, consulting, risk management, operations & administration across industries, including transportation, financial services & higher education.
  • Creative Director
    Toby Taylor
    Creative Director
    Toby is an experienced Creative Director/Sr. Visual Designer with over 20 years award winning design and art direction. Strong conceptual thinker, outstanding visual and strategically focused designer, with proven leadership abilities.
  • Account Executive
    Amber Valente
    Account Executive
    All the way from St. Petersburg, Florida, Amber works remotely to assist with accounts. She’s passionate about art, music and all things communication, making our Nashville clients right up her alley.

duGard Communications Clients

  • Amazon
  • WeGo
  • East Chop Capital
  • Legal Aid Society
  • Jefferson Street Merchants Association
  • National Museum of African American Music
  • Nashville International Airport
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Deloitte
  • Watson Grove