About
Dash provides truly personalized 'white-glove' public relations to our clients. Drawing on a rich network of established relationships with the world’s leading tastemakers, Dash carefully crafts our clients’ image while creating top-of-mind awareness.
With precisely positioned stories, we enhance and complement your message to aid in targeting key audiences. In a very competitive market, Dash is fast-becoming the agency of choice amongst savvy business leaders. Over the years, we have worked closely with blue chip companies to provide top-tier media exposure with a committed focus on press placement leading to increased revenue and name recognition.
In addition, we specialize in inventive approaches when assisting companies. These innovative methods allow them to better govern their communication channels while protecting their brands. Our staff is comprised of established Public Relations professionals with impressive curriculum vitaes. These experts truly embody the nature of the business and draw upon their PR acumen when elevating client visibility.
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Principals
SHARON ELLMAN / FOUNDING PARTNER
Sharon Ellman's career began as a broadcast journalist with Channel 5, NYC. Although the position was fulfilling, Sharon chose to embark on a career in Public Relations and secured a place as Vice President of Media Relations for industry leader Rubenstein PR. During her tenure there, she directly handled Don King Productions, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Fox Residential Group, Ashford.com, Petrotech, and ecomplaints.com, among many others. After developing her own style of networking, Sharon branched-out and created Ellman Public Relations. Ellman PR generated business-to-business and business-to-consumer press for companies such as: Cendant Corporation, ERA Franchises, Lion Strategy Advisors, and MessageOne (founded by Adam Dell, brother of Dell Corporation founder, Michael).
Ms. Ellman holds a B.A. in Political Science from the Maxwell School of Public Citizenship at Syracuse University. She is a unit publicist for The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 600 and is a member of the Entertainment Professional Publicist Society.
DAVID OWEN / FOUNDING PARTNER
HEAD OF DASH SHANGHAI
David Owen began his education as a production engineer at Cambridge University. Upon graduation, David worked as a project manager, first in manufacturing and then construction, before changing careers and becoming a structured finance specialist with Barclays investment banking arm, BZW. In 1996, David set up Mersey & Metropolitan, a real estate development company and became active in the venture capital community, funding and taking key management roles in three start-up businesses. After three years of consulting with GTH Media , David founded Dash Media in 2006 to provide public relations expertise to entrepreneurial companies in New York . He currently resides in Shanghai, China.
Mr. Owen received his M.A. in Engineering from Cambridge University, England and studied marketing and public relations at New York University.
DONNETTE DUNBAR /PARTNER
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Before joining Dash, Donnette Dunbar was a prominent New York journalist and television spokesperson, whose editorial resources and expertise in the luxury consumer, travel, and lifestyle markets was sought out by local, national and international press. Donnette has written and edited numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Life & Style magazine, the Financial Times, the Omaha World Herald, and the New York daily Metro. She has appeared regularly on ABC, Access Hollywood, the BBC, CNN, E! and Fox News. Her longtime familiarity with the business, lifestyle, and travel press has enabled her to achieve prominent placement for a wide range of clients.
Ms. Dunbar also holds a B.A. from SUNY Binghamton and a graduate degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism. She is a unit publicist for The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 600
KULLY DHADDA
HEAD OF DASH UK
Kully Dhadda started her career with the BBC in 1989 as a news journalist and presenter on national BBC-Radio five as well as presenting a daily current affairs programme on BBC Radio West Midlands targeted towards the large Asian community. Her daily shows covered the news and topical issues of the day, and involved interviews with high profile spokespeople from all walks of life, including business, politics, sports and entertainment. As editor she was also responsible for 35 hours of local adio programmes servicing the regions large diverse communities. Her special reports were renowned for providing a high level of insight and understanding on a variety of issues in the headlines.
In 1991 Kully won the highly coveted Silver Sony Award for her phone-in show on BBC National Radio. The prestigious industry award was granted in recognition of the high standard of broadcasting on the programme.
From 1992-1994, she was a senior journalist with National BBC Breakfast Television. She began to focus on producing and editing programmes whilst still reporting for a daily news programme with a pro-active and aggressive news agenda. this involved interviewing politicians and business leaders on breaking news.
EDWIN J. RAMIREZ / VICE PRESIDENT
Edwin Ramirez has worked on the national and international scene organizing events and managing publicity for high-end restaurants, fashion houses, and celebrities. A Vice President at Dash, Edwin brings enviable media resources and contacts to the agency. These make him a kingmaker in the world of promotions.
Edwin's background includes a client roster of renowned fashion houses such as Calvin Klein, Valentino and Gucci as well as famed designers, Reem Acra, whose dresses have molded the bodies of numerous celebrities from Halle Berry and Star Jones to Reba McIntire and Queen Noor of Jordan. Within months of securing bridal designer, Reem Acra as a client, Edwin secured features in several fashion and shelter magazines including Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country, Allure, Elle Décor, and Cosmopolitan.
Edwin has played a key role in organizing and managing runway shows for Rebecca Moses in Milan as well as ‘7th on Sixth’ catwalk shows for Vivienne Tam and Tuleh. He has extensive experience in event planning, having organized successful celebrity-studded parties that have drawn hundreds of New York tastemakers and media.
YAEL BAKER
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Yael Baker serves Dash Media, LLC as a Senior PR Consultant. Previously, she worked for Ruder Finn’s Travel & Economic Development where her travel and leisure clients included the Jamaica Tourist Board, Four Seasons Resort Nevis, EL AL Israel Airlines, Travel Alberta, Frank Publishing, Barbados Tourism Authority, South African Airways and the University of Johannesburg. Yael had previously worked as an Account Executive at Rubenstein Public Relations where she handled consumer, hospitality and entertainment accounts. Her clients there included Patsy’s Restaurant, Hospitality Holdings, The Friars Club, NexMed, Inc., greetNwin.com, Exude, Inc. and The Amazing Kreskin, among many others.
Along with public relations, Yael’s background consists of extensive experience in broadcast and print journalism. Before arriving at Rubenstein, Yael served as a writer for NY1 News, where she compiled daily news segments for broadcast. Previously, her journalism background afforded her many internship opportunities in broadcast news, including ABC NEWS PrimeTimeLIVE, 20/20 and Woman’s Day Television.
Born in New York City, Yael graduated with honors from New York University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Communications with a concentration in Journalism. Yael is a member of New York Women in Communications Industries (NYWICI), American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) and North American Airlines Public Relations Association (NAAPRA). She has traveled extensively for business and leisure throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Israel, the Caribbean and the United States.
LARRY ENGLISH / ATTORNEY
MEDIA AND LEGAL CONSULTANT
The founding partner of English & Associates, Larry English has established himself as one of the Louisiana’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, organizing local and state political campaigns. Mr. English first came to prominence as the as youngest president in the history of the Shreveport NAACP. He was the youngest and first African-American chairman of commissioners of the Shreveport Housing Authority (1988-1990), and served as charter member of the Council for a Better Louisiana’s Leadership Louisiana program (1989) and Leadership Shreveport/Bossier.
In 1989, Mr. English was named one of the most influential individuals in Louisiana by Louisiana Political Review. He is a former weekly columnist for the Shreveport Journal, with published articles that have appeared in USA Today, The Baton Rouge Business Report, and The Shreveport Times. Along with his work in print media, Mr. English has provided political commentary on Louisiana Politics for the McNeil Lehrer News Hour on PBS, as well KSLA and other local radio and television stations.
Mr. English is an expert in the impact of the media in litigation and legal affairs. Among his clients are General Motors and Harrah's Entertainment.
Attorney English received his Bachelor of Science in management from Louisiana State University Shreveport in 1987, earning his Juris Doctor from Tulane State University School of Law in 1993
NATHAN JOHNSON
Beauty, Fashion and Event Consultant
Nathan Johnson is a trained film, television and celebrity personality. As a make-up artist, his most notable credits include Project Runway (Season 4 and 5), Big Gay Sketch Show, The Tony Awards, The Early Show and Good Morning America. Nathan has worked on over 50 famous faces ranging from Annette Bening to Alan Cumming. His work has appeared in the pages of elite publications such Rolling Stone and Elle.
As a writer, he has contributed to Glamour, Harpers Bazaar, Sephora and Running With Heels. In addition to private consultations with several major make-up and skin care lines, Nathan has also helped coordinate events for Tamara Tunie, Doris Panos Jewelers, Citigroup, Sprint, Elan and many others.
Mr. Johnson received his Bachelors from Marymount Manhattan College; earned a Masters Degree from Columbia University and his formal Make-up training from Make-up Designory.
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Clients
ENTERTAINMENT
The Moscow Ballet
Simcha Jacobovici / Associated Producers - (The History Channel’s Naked Archaeologist)
Oxford Film Festival
Teatro Circulo Reparatory Theatre
Puris Entertainment
LUXURY
Roger Dubuis Watches and Jewelry
John Sitaras and Sitaras Fitness
Ad Notam, LLC - Mirror Image / Mirror TV
FOOD AND WINE
Golden Krust Bakery and Grill
Voyant Chai
Portionpals
EDUCATION
Stevens Institute of Technology
LIFESTYLE / CONSUMER
Poppy King / Lipstick Queen. LLC - Beauty Entrepreneur
Tummy Tub / IDfixed BV
Dr. Seema Ram-Charitar - Podiatrist
Dr. Adam Mauer- Lipodissolve expert
Trillium – Premiere NYC Hair Salon
OIL / GAS / ENERGY
Natural Energy Corporation
NON-PROFIT
Child Development Support Corporation
REAL ESTATE
Fox Residential Real Estate
Cendant Corporation (Century 21, ERA)
Dawnay Day Real Estate Developers
TECHNOLOGY
Weatherbill.com
Ando Media, LLC
Kashless.org
Triton Media
Drop.io
Eloda
Dr. Karen Sobel-Lojeski
CORPORATE / FINANCIAL
Human Capital Consulting
CMC Markets
EVENTS
Consulate of Jamaica - NY
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