Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Marketing Solutions That Make a Difference
At DCC Marketing, we believe marketing can be a powerful force for good. As a certified Women's Business Enterprise, we specialize in creating campaigns that drive behavior change and make a measurable impact on communities. Our team combines deep expertise in multicultural marketing, public relations, and experiential strategies to help clients achieve their goals while advancing social good. With decades of collective experience, we've developed a proven methodology that prioritizes cultural nuance, data-driven insights, and authentic audience engagement.Our accreditations and partnerships reflect our commitment to excellence, including certifications in advertising and public relations services. Clients trust us to deliver innovative solutions that align with their values while delivering tangible results through measurable behavior change initiatives.
Services
Brand Strategy
Creative Development
Multicultural Marketing
Media Planning
Experiential Marketing
Public Relations
Highlights and features
- We specialize in behavior change campaigns with measurable social impact
- Our multicultural marketing strategies honor cultural nuances and intersectionalities
- Proven success in public health, sustainability, and civic engagement initiatives
- Certified experts in advertising and public relations services
- Client-focused approach combining creativity with data-driven insights
Associations and certifications
- WBE (Women's Business Enterprise)
Services
Brand Strategy
We create tailored brand strategies that align with organizational values while driving measurable behavior change. Our approach combines audience research, market analysis, and messaging frameworks to build impactful brand identities. Clients benefit from our expertise in developing strategies that resonate across diverse communities and cultural contexts.
Multicultural Marketing
Our campaigns honor cultural nuances through language localization, trusted messenger strategies, and community engagement. We specialize in reaching underrepresented audiences including multilingual families, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ communities. This approach ensures authentic connections that drive meaningful engagement and behavior change across diverse demographics.
Public Relations
We build platforms for client stories through media relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications. Our PR strategies amplify impact by connecting organizations with decision-makers and community influencers. Services include press release distribution, event coordination, and reputation management tailored to social impact initiatives.
Creative Development
Our team delivers scroll-stopping content across formats including video production, graphic design, and digital campaigns. We combine creative excellence with behavioral insights to develop engaging content that drives action. Services span website development, copywriting, and multimedia production for diverse audience segments.
Media Planning
We optimize media budgets through strategic placement across traditional and emerging platforms. Our approach includes influencer partnerships, digital campaign management, and performance measurement. Clients benefit from data-driven decisions that maximize reach while maintaining cultural relevance across target demographics.
People
Kara Demirjian Huss
President + Founder
Kara founded DCC Marketing with a vision to use marketing as a force for good. She leads strategic initiatives and client relationships, bringing over two decades of experience in social impact campaigns and behavior change marketing.
Nate Baguio
Chief Commercial Officer
Nate oversees business development and client strategy at DCC Marketing. With extensive experience in public health and sustainability sectors, he helps clients achieve their goals while creating positive community impact through innovative marketing solutions.
Questions
What industries does DCC Marketing specialize in?
We focus on public health, sustainability, civic engagement, and social impact sectors, with expertise in multicultural marketing and behavior change campaigns.
How does DCC approach multicultural marketing?
Our strategies prioritize cultural nuance, language accessibility, and intersectional representation to create authentic connections with diverse audiences.
Can you help with government contract compliance?
As a SAM-registered and GATA-certified agency, we meet federal and state requirements for advertising and public relations services.
What makes your agency different from competitors?
We uniquely combine social impact focus with data-driven marketing strategies, certified expertise, and proven success in behavior change initiatives.
Do you work with clients outside Illinois?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide through our offices in Decatur, Chicago, and California, with remote capabilities across the US.