dg&a specializes in strategic leadership and internal communication. Our inside-out philosophy is about ensuring leadership is aligned, and internal audiences are on board and engaged before telling your story externally. The goal is to influence action, driving better business results and performance by assessing what people need to know to engage with and contribute to an organization.
Our experienced team of thoughtpartners provide services unique to your business needs and focuses on the measurable results you want. Clients come to us seeking expertise and results in areas such as management consulting and coaching, leadership and communication training, change management, employee communication, strategic messaging and communication research and measurement. Clients come back to us because they know we can and will get the work done in a smart, collaborative and efficient way.
The dg&a Guarantee: If you ever feel you're not getting the value for the money, we'll fix it and make it right.
As thoughtpartners, we help leaders solve their toughest business challenges through strategic internal and leadership communication. In short, we make what's possible a reality.
At dg&a's core is the thoughtpartner philosophy. Our mission is to be your thoughtpartner. Always. We're there for your everyday and your defining moments. We're strategic business partners first and communications counselors second, and through this approach we help our clients identify the best choices for their situations. And we get it done.
We're committed to true partnership all the way as a team, with clients and with suppliers. Our team consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including some of the country's largest consulting and communications firms, as well as corporations. We bring the best of both worlds to the table - and our flexibility and smart, strategic solutions result in ecstatic clients.
Our practice areas include: internal communication, leadership communication & business consulting and design & branding.
Our awards include:
PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year
2007 2003
PRSA Silver Anvil
2006: Lockheed Martin, Community Relations
2004: Award of Excellence - McDonald's Corporation, Crisis Communication/ Issues Management
2003: Award of Excellence - McDonald's Corporation, Internal Communications
2002: Bayhealth, Internal Communications
PRSA Bronze Anvil
2006: Lockheed Martin, Research
2005: McDonald's Corporation, Creative Tactics
2001: Country Insurance, Brochures
IPRA Golden World
2006: Lockheed Martin, Research
2004: Bayhealth Medical Center Merger Communication Plan "Many Faces, One Mission, Phase 2"
2002: Bayhealth Medical Center Internal Communication plan: "Many Faces, One Mission"
IABC Gold Quill
2007: McDonald's USA, Employee/Member Communication
IABC Silver Quill
2007: McDonald's USA, Employee/Member Communication
2005: McDonald's Corporation, Employee Communications
2005: Munich Trade Fairs North America, Media Relations
2004: Bayhealth Medical Center, Employee/Member Communications
2002: Exelon, Employee/Member Communications
2002: Bayhealth Medical Center, Employee/Member Communications
2001: Exelon, Employee/Member Communication
PRSA Chicago Skyline Award
2007: Award of Merit - McDonaldís USA, Internal Communications 2005: McDonald's Corporation, Publications
2004: Bayhealth Medical Center, Internal Communications
2004: McDonald's Corporation, Issues Management & Crisis Communications
2003: McDonald's Corporation, Internal Communications: OneStop
2002: Exelon, Employee Communication Assessment
2001: Country Insurance, Brochures
2001: Cows on PR-ade, Special Events/Observances
Publicity Club of Chicago
2007: Silver Trumpet - McDonald's USA, Internal Communications
2003: Silver Trumpet - Munich Trade Fairs North America, B-2-B Marketing
2002: Golden Trumpet - Exelon, Employee/Member Relations
2002: Silver Trumpet - Bayhealth Medical Center, Employee/Member Relations
IABC Chicago Spectra
2006: McDonald's Corporation, Brochures and Special Publications
2005: McDonald's Corporation, Special Publications
IABC Washington Silver Inkwell
2006: Lockheed Martin, Community Relations
PRSA National Capital Chapter Thoth Award
2006: Lockheed Martin, Community Relations
