philosophy
DESIGN
At DCO, we believe that successful projects require careful planning. We take the time to listen to your needs and design a unique plan for your brand. We ask key questions about your purpose and goals, strategically crafting a plan to reach your target audience.
CREATE
Faith and passion are crucial to developing a unique brand. At DCO, we understand that taking the first step and creating something you're passionate about can be challenging. We offer various services, including graphic design, copywriting, and social media marketing, to help you pursue your passions.
ORCHESTRATE
Once the plan has been designed, and the product has been created, it's time to connect it with your demographic. We work to implement the plan and then re-evaluate and tailor it based on results and feedback.
clients
One Charlotte Health Alliance (OCHA) improves the health and well-being of the Charlotte, NC community through free health services. At the end of 2019, DCO supported the OCHA in developing their social media strategy and visual branding. Through tailored content, management, and creative sessions, we grew the average monthly Twitter impressions to 10,000 and developed several content themes to increase brand awareness.
Deliverables
Social Media Management, Social Media Calendar, Content Creation
ONE CHARLOTTE HEALTH ALLIANCE
Behind The Brand
Victorious Christian Deliverance Center is a church in Hope Mills, NC that has a lot of heart and a mission to serve. We wanted to bring that same feel to branding which is why we chose a fresh green and a modern typeface.
Deliverables
Logo & Submark Design, Color Palette, Typeface
VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN DELIVERANCE CENTER
about
Fidel
Emmanuel
Benton
Fidel E. Benton is a marketing and communications professional from Fayetteville, NC. He received his bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University in 2014, being involved in various organizations such as the Student Government Association, Bronco-iRadio, and the FSU Gospel Choir, United Voices of Praise. In his free time, Fidel is a talented DJ, passionate about current political & MCU affairs, and host of The Fidel Emmanuel Podcast.
With a passion for creative marketing, Fidel has served in senior roles, including Marketing Manager at Raleigh Little Theatre, Director of Marketing & Communications at Robeson Community College, and Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. In this role, Fidel led a creative team of five in executing innovative direct and digital marketing campaigns, resulting in a 70% increase in Instagram followers and several successful initiatives, including signature pop-up series and seven large format wall wraps.
As the owner of DCO he provides creative media and marketing solutions to clients, including Wake Forest University, Texture Hair Care, Corelink Solutions, Winston-Salem State University, and Hofstra University. As an entrepreneur, Fidel understands the importance of hard work, practice, and creating opportunities for others. He founded the Benton Business Fund in 2020 to support HBCU entrepreneurs during the global pandemic, providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs representing 16 HBCUs. Over $2,500 was given to 17 students representing 16 institutions in its initial phase.