DCI Group
DCI Group, founded in 1996, is a full-service strategic communications firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in Brussels, Belgium. The company specializes in public affairs, coalition management, media relations, and digital advocacy, serving a global clientele that includes corporations, trade associations, and non-profit organizations.
History
DCI Group was founded in 1996 as a grassroots firm and quickly grew into a full-service company. Initially establishing offices in Washington, DC and Phoenix, DCI expanded its public affairs efforts to Europe in 1998. By 2001, ownership had broadened to 14 partners, and the company reached a milestone of 100 employees by 2002. The field network grew to over 1,000 people by 2005. The firm opened a Brussels office in 2007 and operated in its 50th country by 2010. Notable recognitions include an award by Bloomberg News for public affairs success in 2013 and several prestigious awards for particular projects undertaken between 2009 and 2013.
Services
DCI Group provides a range of strategic services including public affairs, strategic communications, and activation. These services encompass campaign-style strategies for legislative, regulatory, and communications battles. The firm assists clients with message development, conversation reframing, and ally recruitment. They offer expertise in regulatory challenges, issues management, corporate finance, ballot measures, and litigation support, as well as integrating digital and online strategies such as advertising, web and mobile engagement, and social media management.
Clients
DCI Group serves a diverse clientele that includes corporations, trade associations, coalitions, and non-profit organizations. The firm operates globally and does not engage in work for political candidates or party committees but specializes in managing ballot measure campaigns. Examples of successful ballot measure campaigns managed by DCI Group include projects related to sports stadiums, airports, gaming and casino approval, and various energy, telecom, education, and tax measures.
Awards and Recognitions
DCI Group has received several prestigious awards for its work. This includes a PRSA Award for the 'Mayors for the Freedom to Marry' press conference launch in 2012, a Pollie Award for Use of Social Media with Activision Blizzard in 2011, and an award for PR work on The Stafford Foundation's 'People's Inaugural' in 2009. Additionally, the Harvard Business Review cited the firm for a global airline merger website developed by its Digital team in 2008.
Expansion and Global Reach
DCI Group is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Brussels, Belgium, and recent expansions in New York and Florida. The firm's international work began in 1998, and it has since operated in over 50 countries. The company also employs a network of more than 1,500 field consultants, reflecting its extensive global reach and capability to manage integrated campaigns at local, state, federal, and international levels.