A Local Marketing Agency with Global Experience

DKR Marketing is a small team that thinks big when it comes to digital. While we believe there are best practices and tools that can benefit all our clients, we also know that each client needs custom solutions. One of our core strengths is that we really love to spend time with people. We take the time to ask questions, to learn, and to ultimately go on a journey with our clients that will be transformative for everyone involved.

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We’re here to help you tell your story and grow your impact. And in the process, let’s have some fun and get to know each other!

dan redford –

President and Founder

dan redford

Following a diverse international career in consulting, digital marketing, and cross-border business development, Dan founded DKR Marketing to provide digital solutions for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Dan thrives on leveraging digital technology to bring people together.

Prior to founding DKR Marketing, Dan “cut his teeth” in digital marketing in Beijing, China, where he lived and worked from 2011 to 2018. Throughout his career, Dan has collaborated with esteemed and widely recognized businesses in diverse markets on a global scale. His professional portfolio includes partnerships with prominent entities such as the Chinese web giant Sina.com (NASDAQ:SINA), the Harlem Globetrotters, and DTE Energy, showcasing his extensive experience in a variety of international markets. Ultimately, Dan is always looking to work with new clients that have a story to tell and are up for a challenge.

Dan has always been proud to be from “Pure Michigan,” and after years of living and working in major markets, he decided it was time to come home. He now lives near his hometown of Frankenmuth, MI, with his wife, Kayla, and young daughter, Penelope. He’s thrilled about his new role – being Dad – and keeps a personal blog about his fatherhood journey at tridadlife.com

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melissa tebedo –

Marketing Consultant

melissa tebedo

Melissa supports DKR Marketing as a marketing consultant, helping clients tell compelling stories that empower them to grow their impact. She is skilled at fostering collaboration and thrives on working with clients to develop and execute people-centric strategies.

Prior to joining DKR Marketing, Melissa served as a marketing consultant and strategic marketer at organizations big and small, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to grassroots non-profits. She has experience in corporate and executive communications, strategic planning and cultivating online communities.

Melissa is proud and passionate about her most important role – being Mom. After several years living and working in the Detroit area, Melissa and her husband, Brandon, decided to move back to the Frankenmuth area to be near their families and to raise their three children, Cade, Allison and Tenley. She still spends her “free time” engaging in and growing a community for moms to come together for fellowship and support along their motherhood journeys.

julia bender –

Content Manager

julia bender

Julia supports DKR Marketing as a content manager, committed to helping clients tell their stories through digital media. She is a creative, outside-the-box thinker that excels at identifying new ways for her clients to engage with their audience.

Previous to joining the DKR Marketing team, she worked as a nursing assistant in an Emergency Room for seven years where she cultivated strong communication and teamwork skills. Julia decided to pivot into business, overseeing marketing and business development efforts for several start-up enterprises.

A native to the Frankenmuth area, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In her free time she is traveling, hiking, or spending time with her kittens, Thomas and Lil’ Shrimp.

heidie fernandez –

Project Manager

heidie fernandez

Heidie is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of dedicated experience in online work, serving a diverse clientele across various industries. As a proficient project manager, she demonstrates unwavering focus and dedication to every project, ensuring timely delivery and surpassing client expectations.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Heidie values quality time with family and friends, finding solace in meaningful connections outside of work. Her commitment to excellence in her field is akin to a steadfast lighthouse guiding teams through challenges, establishing her as a reliable and invaluable asset.

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Michigan, USA

We are a full-service, boutique digital marketing agency on a mission to tell stories and impact people. We’ll get you to think deeper about your brand – who you are, what makes you tick – and create a marketing strategy that helps you reach your target audience.