I guide event professionals and business owners to finding and targeting their ideal clients so that they can spend more time working in the areas of their business they are passionate about and building a business for the lifestyle they want WITHOUT wasting time on marketing initiatives that aren't delivering.I have more than a 20 years of experience in the communications industry serving in top roles within marketing, magazine & web editorial, advertising, and business development. Prior to launching DCM I served in a top international marketing position for Cision leading marketing projects and initiatives for North America, including the successful redesign of 10 websites in 10 months across seven countries. While at Bisnow Media, I led advertising campaign design and execution for more than 300 campaigns simultaneously. Editorial experience includes holding the position of Miami Bureau Chief and Washington Contributing Editor for BizBash, the leading media company for the live events industry, for more than 10 years. These roles have honed my expertise in advertising, reporting, editing, marketing, social media and public relations.I have been recognized as a one of “The BizBash 500 Most Influential Event Pros”, a “40 Under 40” by Connect and “25 Young Event Pros to Watch” by Special Events magazine. I am an avid public speaker with events industry associations and the American Heart Association and regular contributor for Connect Meetings, BizBash, Special Events and ILEA Experience. A Southerner through and through, this New Orleans native lives in Chicago now with my rescue cat Gracie and two labradors Sully and Dexter. I'm a marathoner (x9), lover of adventures, good food, delicious drinks, and a board member for the American Heart Association. Follow my adventures on Instagram @ChanningMuller and DCM's business endeavors at @DCMCommunications.