DCC Marketing

Happy one-year DCC anniversary, Marcus Sanner! 🎉

A year ago, Marcus joined our creative team as a graphic designer, and he’s been an important part of how we connect the dots between complex challenges and real results ever since. From digging into the details of a new campaign to bringing good energy and personality to every team meeting, Marcus makes an impact, and it shows in his work and in our office.

Thank you for a great first year, Marcus. We’re excited for what’s next!

October is Filipino American History Month! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

In 1587, the first recorded Filipinos arrived at what is now Morro Bay, California. Generations later, Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation. Over generations, an inspiring record of public service and critical contributions to the defense of the country by serving in the armed forces have been a key part of the Filipino American story.

That story lives on in our team, too. For Nate and EJ, it’s in the faces of the families who came before them and often worked difficult jobs to create opportunities for future generations. They are thankful for growing up with amazing examples of family, tradition, hard work and service to others. This heritage they carry into work every day. DCC is more than marketing. It’s the people and stories behind the work.

October is Energy Awareness Month, and at DCC Marketing, energy is always part of the conversation.

Energy is at the center of nearly everything. It powers our homes and businesses, supports economic growth, strengthens communities, and drives innovation across industries.

And as our energy landscape evolves, so does the need for clear, strategic communication. At DCC, we're proud to be growing our energy practice, working with organizations to navigate complex challenges, engage stakeholders, build public understanding, and communicate the value of investments and innovation.

From utilities and energy providers to manufacturers, infrastructure developers, economic development organizations, and energy-adjacent industries, we help connect the dots between energy, policy, business, and people.
Because the energy conversation is bigger than energy itself.

As we recognize Energy Awareness Month, we're also looking ahead to new opportunities to collaborate with organizations shaping the future of energy. Whether you need support with strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, thought leadership, or translating complex technical issues into messages that resonate, DCC is ready to partner.

Energy touches everything. Let's make sure we're communicating its impact.

At DCC, we like to say our work is a science and an art. Turns out, so is a good cookie. 🍪

Two of our own brought that philosophy to the office with a friendly cookie bake-off. Precise measurements met creative flair, and the whole team got to taste the results.

Thank you to Hayley Wessler and Abby Winans for the delicious treats and the sweet reminder that the people behind the work make all the difference.

Congratulations to TCCI Manufacturing on opening the doors to the Climatic Center for Innovation & Research (CCIR) in Decatur, a first-of-its-kind facility advancing the future of thermal management and vehicle technology.

Our team was proud to support Friday's grand opening and the kickoff of Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Makers on the Move tour, a fitting start to Manufacturing Month and a celebration of the innovation driving Illinois forward.

In honor of HR Professionals Day this weekend, we are taking the opportunity to recognize the person who helps make DCC's culture what it is. Brandy shows up across every part of the employee journey at DCC from hiring to wellbeing. She connects the dots between what our people need and what DCC needs to grow. She does it all with grace and professionalism.

We want to give a collective "Thank You" for everything you do for our team.

Happy HR Professionals Day to Brandy, and to HR Professionals everywhere doing this essential work.

Please join us in welcoming Isabella Escamilla to DCC as our new Creative Copywriter! Isabella holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BS in Agronomy with minors in Creative Writing and English from Purdue. She brings a rich background in storytelling and communication, along with strong copywriting and project coordination skills. We're excited to have her voice on the team!

September is National Su***de Prevention Month.

Two resources deserve to be top of mind: First, FFRI is a network of support and resources for farmers and their families, including a helpline (1-833-FARM-SOS). Second, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone dealing with emotional distress, substance use issues, or even thoughts of su***de. Both are confidential and available 24/7 via call, text, or chat to anyone across Illinois.

DCC Marketing is proud to support raising awareness of both programs. This month, we're using our platform to make sure more people know they exist.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — call, text, or chat, 24/7

1-833-FARM-SOS Helpline — call, text, or email, 24/7

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is real, and it's available. ***dePreventionMonth #988

Please join us in welcoming Nick Harper to DCC as our new Business Development Project Coordinator! Nick brings an entrepreneurial mindset, an MBA from Millikin, and a talent for keeping a lot of moving pieces on track at once. He'll help drive the business development pipeline and processes that support our growth. We are glad to have him on the team!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at DCC Marketing!

We're grateful for the entire DCC team, every department, every role — all the people who connect the dots between complex challenges and real results. And we're just as grateful for the clients, partners, and communities who trust us to do that work alongside them.

DCC is more than marketing. It's people who show up, do the work, and make growth possible.

Have a safe and well-deserved Labor Day!