Dixonjames Communications

At Dixon|James Communications, we are a Chicago-based independent marketing communications firm that delivers "growth communications" to excelerate your business success. With decades of experience in all aspects of B2B and B2C marketing communications, including branding and rebranding, change management, public relations and social media, digital marketing, advertising, website development, and graphic design, we bring a collaborative, results-oriented approach to help small to mid-sized businesses grow and thrive in today's fast-paced marketplace.

Our Solutions

We understand that every business is unique, and we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each client. Our solutions include:

• Strategic Communications: We help build and safeguard corporate reputation, align employees, engage influencers, and effectively tell a company's purpose and highlight its support of the global community.
• Branding: Our team of experts helps crafting brand strategies that differentiate your business from the competition and deliver lasting value.
• Change Management: We guide organizations through transformation and growth, leveraging our expertise in change assessment, strategy development, leadership development, and organizational design.
• Crisis Management: Our crisis management services include risk assessment, CEO & board counsel, crisis plan development, communications support, and spokes-person training to help organizations navigate challenging situations.

Our Team

At Dixon|James, we're a team of seasoned marketing communications professionals with big city, big agency, and big client experience. We know how to get it done right the first time, cost-efficiently. Meet our team:

• Jim Heininger, Founder & Principal: With over 30 years of experience in building and safeguarding some of the most respected brands, Jim is a consumer and corporate brand marketing expert and experienced change management practitioner.
• Lauren Timen, Media Relations Lead: Lauren is a media relations expert with a strong background in PR and communications, responsible for media relations and publications.
• Curt Hamilton, Design Lead: Curt is our design lead, responsible for creating memorable brand identities and effective design solutions.
• Wendy Love, Research Lead: Wendy is our research lead, responsible for uncovering insights and developing tailored research solutions that inform our clients' strategic decisions.

Our Work

We've had the pleasure of working with fantastic brands and companies across various industries, including food/beverage, restaurant, CPG, retail, financial services, tech, professional services, and nonprofit.

Why Choose Dixon|James?

At Dixon|James, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Our collaborative approach, combined with decades of experience in marketing communications, sets us apart from other agencies. We help organizations grow and thrive in today's fast-paced marketplace by providing innovative, effective, and measurable solutions that drive business success.