duGard Communications

duGard Communications (dGC) is a public relations and media buying agency founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The agency focuses on helping clients expand their reach, enhance their brand, and foster growth through strategic campaigns. With a team of under 49 employees, dGC leverages solid relationships across critical media, professionals, and experts to support clients in crisis management and thought leadership.

The agency offers a comprehensive range of services including PR and strategic communications, marketing and branding, business development, and government relations. Specific capabilities include communication strategy, public/media relations, media pitching, crisis management, brand development, social media management, event production, advertising, and navigating government procurement. Areas of expertise are corporate communications, crisis management, and event management.

duGard Communications serves a diverse client base that includes Amazon, WeGo, East Chop Capital, Legal Aid Society, Jefferson Street Merchants Association, National Museum of African American Music, Nashville International Airport, HCA Healthcare, Deloitte, and Watson Grove. This client list spans industries such as healthcare, transportation, legal, arts and entertainment, government, and financial services.

Google reviews give the agency a 5.0 rating, with clients praising its creativity, innovation, and ability to share brand messaging to diverse audiences. One client reported a 950% increase in media relations directly tied to dGC's efforts. Other reviews highlight the team's proactive, thoughtful, strategic, and professional approach.

The agency's portfolio includes notable public relations projects such as the 2016 Legends Luncheon, the 17th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival, and the award-winning NMAAMs National Chairs Press Conference. These projects demonstrate dGC's capability in event management and media relations.