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DVL is a full-service, award-winning public relations and advertising agency, founded in 1980. The comprehensive list of capabilities embraces the entire communications landscape, from the latest technologies and alternative solutions to the tried and true mediums that continue to touch, inspire, motivate and inform.

O’Dwyer’s named DVL Public Relations & Advertising one of the largest independent public relations firms in its annual O’Dwyer’s 2012 list. O’Dwyer’s ranks the top 123 public relations firms in the nation, based on each agency’s growth from year to year.

Skillsets include media relations, social media, product launches, branding, crisis management, government affairs, financial communications, event management, advertising, broadcast production, website development, print design and production, etc.

DVL has gained notoriety in the Nashville area as a reputable agency with more than a handful of well respected employees who have deep ties to Middle Tennessee charities, boards and volunteer programs.

1980
Hank Dye, John Van Mol and Tom Lawrence establish the agency, along with administrative assistants Lee Farrar and Margaret Kelley. Defying the odds for small business start-ups, the firm makes a profit the first year.

1982
The agency moves to the Fall School Building, home of longtime friend Eric Ericson and Associates Advertising.

1985
The agency moves to Second Avenue North, where staffers can enjoy watching newly built barges slide down ramps into the Cumberland River.

1986
Tennessee celebrates Homecoming ’86 with DVL providing public relations support.

1988
DVL begins working with Brown-Forman on a project to launch the Gentleman Jack brand. More than 20 years later, it’s still a great partnership.

1993
The agency moves to the original YWCA building on Seventh Avenue North.

DVL and Johnston & Murphy, shoemaker to every president since Millard Fillmore, send handcrafted blue suede shoes to newly elected President Bill Clinton. The President talks about the company in a nationally televised speech.

1994
CFO Jerry Southwood is names a partner.

1997
DVL spends the summer providing crisis and even management at two enormous concerts in the Dallas/Fort Worth – RockFest and CountryFest.

1998
DVL helps the new NHL hockey team, the Nashville Predators, sell 12,000 tickets and secure the franchise.

Saturn Homecoming brings thousands of enthusiasts to Spring Hill, Tenn. DVL assists with everything from national media relations to onsite staffing.

2000
To celebrate the Centennial of Bridgestone/Firestone, DVL writes and helps publish the history if the company.

2001
President George Bush meets with farmers and ranchers at the Tractor Supply store in Billings, Mont. DVL provides onsite assistance to employees and news media.

2003
Jimmy Chaffin, Nelson Eddy and Ronald Roberts are named partners.

2006
Martha White, DVL’s oldest client, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its famous Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tenn.

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