DVL Public Relations News

DVL Public Relations & Advertising Promotes Sullivan and Davidson

2013-05-24T14:10:32+00:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 24, 2013)—DVL Public Relations & Advertising recently announced the promotions of Claire Sullivan and Catherina Davidson.

Sullivan, who joined DVL in January 2012, has been promoted from account service associate to assistant account executive. Her areas of focus include media relations, branding, social media strategy and content development. Sullivan works with clients in the automotive, food and beverage, real estate and healthcare industries. She is a member of DVL’s social media and brand teams.

Davidson has been promoted to account service associate. Since starting at DVL in August 2012, she has worked with clients in the food and beverage, healthcare, retail, utilities and automotive industries. Davidson will assist multiple account teams in media relations, social media and strategic communications initiatives.

DVL Public Relations & Advertising Promotes Meyer

2013-05-21T17:03:43+00:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2013)—DVL Public Relations & Advertising recently announced the promotion of Jill Meyer.

Meyer has been promoted from vice president to senior vice president. She has been with DVL since 2004 and has more than 20 years of experience in government, corporate and non-profit public relations. At DVL, Meyer works on key accounts in the healthcare and food and beverage industries.

DVL Public Relations & Advertising Announces New Hire

2013-05-15T12:00:13+00:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2013)—DVL Public Relations & Advertising recently announced the addition of Alberto Toro as director of IT services.

Prior to joining DVL, Toro served as network administrator for Virtual Clinical Solutions, Inc. in Nashville, Tenn. and network specialist for Freeman Health System in Joplin, Mo. Toro is a graduate of Vatterott College, where he majored in computer and networking technologies. At DVL, Toro will be responsible for developing and coordinating the agency’s IT programs and procedures.

DVL Public Relations & Advertising Hires Senior Account Supervisor

2013-05-13T15:35:59+00:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2013)—DVL Public Relations & Advertising recently announced the addition of Lisa Button as senior account supervisor.

Button brings solid experience in marketing communications and branding, as well as corporate and agency work. At DVL, she will work on several agency accounts, including those in the healthcare and utility industries.

Button previously worked for LifePoint Hospitals, Ingram Content Group, HealthSpring and Bill Hudson & Associates. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication.

DVL Social Media Manager Speaks at Nashville Digital Marketing Event

2013-05-07T21:21:38+00:00

Cheryl Bak, social media manager and account executive at DVL Public Relations & Advertising, spoke on May 4 at PodCamp Nashville (PCN), an “unconference” focusing on digital content and marketing.

In her session, “Discovering the good in a social media crisis,” Bak discussed how to prepare for – and effectively manage – online crises, as well as how negative situations can create opportunities for brands.

Wrapping up its sixth year, the volunteer-driven event offered 30 sessions on an array of topics led by communication experts. A second-year veteran of the PCN planning committee, Bak has helped coordinate the event since January and managed the email copy, content and distributions to an audience of more than 1,700.

DVL Receives 22 Awards at 2013 PRSA Parthenon Awards

2013-05-01T18:49:47+00:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 1, 2013)—DVL Public Relations & Advertising was honored with 22 awards at the 27th annual Public Relations Society of America Nashville Parthenon Awards.

DVL received eight Parthenons, the most of any entrant, and 14 Awards of Merit in categories including brochures, posters, media kits, media placement, invitations, news releases, video programs, websites, social networks, research, pitch material, photography, internal communications and public service. AmSurg Corp., Bridgestone Americas Inc., Jack Daniel’s and The YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee were among those recognized on behalf of DVL.

The PRSA Parthenon Awards recognize the best communications campaigns and projects in Middle Tennessee.

DVL Joins The First Tee for a Round of Media Training

2013-04-18T12:00:50+00:00

Giving back to our community is important. It’s the right thing to do, and it’s part of DVL’s core beliefs.

Recently, our agency volunteered to help create messages and provide media training assistance to The First Tee. The First Tee is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people through the game of golf and its values. Since the organization’s inception in 1997, The First Tee has reached 7.6 million participants, engaged 12,000 volunteers and offered programs in all 50 states and five international locations.

DVL’s John Van Mol, Ronald Roberts and Brian Fulton led The First Tee’s directors and board members though a series of media training programs designed to strengthen their messages and guide them in media relations efforts.

DVL is proud to have been a part of The First Tee 2013 Network Meeting and we applaud The First Tee and its commitment to enriching the lives of young people.

Q & A with DVL Public Relations and Advertising CEO Ronald Roberts

2013-04-15T19:05:05+00:00

DVL Public Relations and Advertising’s CEO Ronald Roberts was recently featured in the Tennessean’s Q & A section. Read the full article to learn more about Ronald’s rise from assistant account executive to Chief Executive Officer at DVL.

DVL Honored with Seven Awards at 2013 Southeast District ADDYs

2013-04-03T14:52:46+00:00

DVL Public Relations & Advertising was recently awarded seven District ADDYs by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The announcement of the District ADDYs brings the agency’s total to 29 awards for the 2013 ADDY season.

DVL received three Gold and three Silver ADDYs for work in categories including photography, poster campaign, sales promotion and direct marketing. In addition, DVL Partner and Creative Director Nelson Eddy’s work with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau garnered a Gold ADDY, bringing the agency total to seven District ADDYs. Prior to this regional competition, each of these entries won at the local level.

Work for clients including Jack Daniel’s and the AAF District 7 were among the entries receiving recognition. These winners were selected from a pool of 826 entries in District 7 and will now move forward to the national competition.

DVL’s Founding Partner Named to Nashville Post’s In Charge

2013-03-27T16:10:15+00:00

Congratulations to DVL Public Relations & Advertising founding partner and chairman, John Van Mol, for being recognized in the Nashville Post’s “In Charge” issue as a leader in the field of marketing and public relations.

We are proud of John, not only for his role in creating our strong company culture, but also for contributing in so many ways to improving the lives of others in our community.

“In Charge” is an annual list released by the Nashville Post. It is comprised of leaders in a variety of industries who have positively influenced the community and have the ability to create opportunity for others and for the city of Nashville.