Certified Women-Owned Advertising Agencies in District of Columbia

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SHAKE LLC is a WOSB, EDWOSB, and CBE (D.C.) certified boutique marketing, communications, and media production firm that transforms complex messaging challenges into impactful campaigns that build credibility, boost engagement, and move audiences to act. We bring deep experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and video production and distribution, gained across the entrepreneurial, government, and non-profit sectors. Services include strategic planning, research and writing, motion picture and sound production, video and sound postproduction, photography, graphic arts, website design, development, and management, media relations, executive communications, and educational training. Our mission is to support Federal, Municipal, and Commercial organizations in clarifying their purpose and forging strong relationships with their audience and constituencies.

Morquette Consulting is a strategic communications consultancy that helps organizations build visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance mission-driven objectives through integrated communications strategies. With more than 15 years of experience spanning nonprofit, government, international development, and corporate sectors, the firm delivers communications solutions that increase awareness, influence audiences, and support organizational goals. Core Services - Strategic communications planning - Public relations and media relations - Thought leadership and executive positioning - Advocacy and public awareness campaigns - Crisis and issues management - Stakeholder engagement - Media training and spokesperson preparation - Content strategy and messaging development - International and multicultural communications

District Consulting is a Washington, DC boutique marketing firm specializing in fractional CMO support including marketing strategy consulting, marketing execution services and promotional product distribution. We are competent and capable of working across private, government, and non-profit industries, although we specialize in eCommerce, Retail and Service brands as well as community driven initiatives.

ELPR is a 100% woman‑owned small business based in Washington, DC, specializing in strategic external communications (NAICS 541820). Founded to help federal agencies clearly and credibly communicate their missions, ELPR supports growing demands for transparency, trust, and stakeholder engagement. With decades of expertise in public relations, public affairs, and digital marketing, the firm delivers mission‑driven, cross‑platform campaigns spanning messaging, media relations, digital storytelling, crisis response, events, and multimedia production. Built on collaboration, credibility, and a deep understanding of the federal landscape, ELPR crafts authentic narratives that shape conversations, build trust, and drive meaningful results.

Introducing Haus5 Lab.Co – a premier Marketing Agency, Design Studio, and Fabrication House, renowned for its unmatched expertise in delivering exquisite solutions for clients in the Washington, D.C., metro area and beyond. Our commitment to creativity, experimentation, and teamwork is evident in every project we undertake, making us a frontrunner in the industry. Our diverse creative professionals utilize the latest tools and technologies to develop exceptional work that exceeds client expectations. At Haus5 Lab.Co. We prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly practices, making us the preferred partner for government agencies and like-minded organizations. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to work results in exceptional outcomes that offer a unique perspective on the marketing and design industries, delivering long-lasting and impactful results for our clients. Trust Haus5 Lab.Co to provide an exceptional and opulent experience that elevates your brand to new heights.

ASHLIN Management Group provides professional services and technical assistance, training, logistical support and workforce development services. ASHLIN also has significant experience in database development and critical incident stress management.

Provide analysts and SME that possess social, cultural, and geo-political expertise in foreign cultures and regions, skilled in collecting open source intelligence in any language Using real-time data, analysts deliver insights into online relationships between authors, sites, topics of discussion, and areas of interest that intersect across different sites and authors. Our analysts/communicators monitor, measure, and engage in online spaces using technology that allows us to exploit the entire Internet space we are interested in (hundreds of thousands of sites). It allows us to produce Intel and Insider Threat analysis, as well as plan, measure, and execute strategic communications/ Information Operations campaigns in the social media and online space. This allows us to effect change because we target our efforts and measure our results. Big Data tools modularly built on semantic, influence, affinity, Natural Language Processing, Graph data open source technologies.

Direct Persuasion Group (DPG), an SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Business, is a results-driven marketing agency specializing in performance-oriented, data-backed advertising strategies. Our team has extensive experience in large-scale lead generation, personalized audience outreach, action-driven conversions, and real-time reporting across multiple channels. We have successfully delivered commercial services, solutions and capabilities for top clients including direct management of a $450 million campaign. With nearly $1 billion in ad budgets managed and a diverse portfolio of over 60 clients, DPG leverages a cutting-edge test-and-learn approach that keeps us ahead of industry trends.

Vanguard Communications is a public relations and social marketing firm specializing in social issues. We provide communications strategy & branding, media relations, community engagement, partnership development, research & evaluation, graphic design & editorial, digital & content marketing, training, event promotion & production, and crisis communications services.

Tunlaw Industries is an SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) delivering human-centered solutions that help federal agencies modernize systems, improve communications, and achieve mission-critical outcomes. Our core capabilities include Human-Centered Design (HCD), UI/UX design, journey mapping, prototyping, user testing, and Section 508/WCAG accessibility compliance. We specialize in agile program and product management, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and data-informed campaign strategy. We have supported various federal clients with modernization, creative, and strategic communications initiatives—from content development to full-scale service design. Our team supported a national multimedia public awareness campaign for the U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN and delivered accessibility and user experience improvements for IRS correspondence platforms. We bring scalable, compliant, measurable solutions aligned with agency missions and needs.

At Mind Moves, we partner with organizations to drive technological progress, in the realm of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on people working together with state-of-the-art systems to achieve strategic advantage and value creation. Our seasoned team uses a blend of advanced AI techniques, data, and industry expertise to deliver high-impact, safe, scalable results using human-machine capability that empowers your business to thrive in today’s AI-driven world. Our services include: - Agile Software Development - AI Business Strategy - Analytics & Business Intelligence - Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Data Transformation & Governance - IT Project/Program Delivery - Multimodal + Agentic AI Customization - Research & Development - Responsible AI Design & Evaluation - Workforce Transition & Training

Anthology Communications provides communications, outreach, public relations and marketing services to organizations in the federal, non-profit and private sectors. We have more than 15 years of experience supporting federal, state, and local government agencies with strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and outreach. We understand the complexity of working within the public sector, and we bring the structure, certifications, and expertise to deliver. We're experts at turning complex outreach and communication challenges into clear, compelling connections. We partner with innovative organizations and leaders to drive measurable results. Anthology has worked with the US Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Education, Commerce and Health and Human Services. Our work includes market research, communications and campaign strategy, branding, design, media, partnership development, digital strategy and implementation, messaging, impact and data reporting and more.

Key strengths include: identifying stellar talent, staffing and placement; transforming human resources processes from manual to efficient, paperless, digital workflows; booking talent for television, training videos, testimonials, commercials, films and live events; curating original content for TV, radio, Internet, social media; matching synergy between creative talent and technical talent for media productions; document translation from and into more than 60 languages; crafting quality curricula and implementing quality assurance training; creating uniform brand identity packaging Core Competencies include: Human Resources Workflow Management Actors, Models, voice-over artists, speakers, emcees Audio, video & web content development Storyboarding & talent matching Personnel training & industrial videos Talent collaboration & management Document Translation Event logistics planning & management Specialty entertainment

Affinity Media Consulting (AMC) provides accessibility-first graphic design, communications, and marketing support for government and mission-driven organizations. Under NAICS 541430 and related design/advertising/consulting codes, we produce clear, brand-consistent web and print materials that meet Section 508 accessibility requirements. Core services include Section 508 compliance remediation, website design/updates, graphic design for campaigns and collateral, strategic communications and marketing consulting, document preparation, and ongoing website hosting and maintenance. AMC is trusted for translating complex requirements into polished, user-friendly deliverables with strong quality control and on-time delivery. Optional capability: audio recording/production support (NAICS 512240/512290).

Ana-Maria McKessy, LLC is a woman-owned legal and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., specializing in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation. With over a decade of experience—including five years at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—our firm brings deep expertise in federal enforcement, healthcare compliance, and administrative law. We help clients navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges by delivering practical, compliance-focused solutions. From contract management systems and HIPAA assessments to technical writing and policy development, we translate legal requirements into clear, actionable documents that support operational success and risk mitigation.

NBB Media Solutions Woman-owned is a social marketing and advertising agency with a full range of communication services providing innovative solutions, digital strategy, strategic planning, and media buying. Our staff has over twenty years of experience creating non-traditional ideas and maximizing the best exposure for optimal results. We offer a collaborative, participatory, hands-on approach to project management and produce superior communications deliverables. Our, capabilities are providing, unsurpassed solutions, personal, attention, and creative thinking. We are a woman owned small business. We can handle your advertising and marketing needs from, the beginning until the end. We handle the production, and placing of media, utilizing print, tv, radio, digital, and outdoor, advertising leading a call to action.

Susan Davis International (SDI) is a full-service communications and public affairs firm with nearly 50 years of award-winning work for government, nonprofits, and corporate clients. Based in Washington, D.C., SDI brings a wealth of experience collaborating with prime contractors and federal agencies to deliver impactful solutions. Our capabilities span strategic communications, risk/crisis communications, media and digital platforms, and event planning and logistics. We have worked with DoD and VA extensively, and have unparalleled experience in military, veteran, and health communications. Woman-Owned Small Business. Senior staff take lead, and we are committed to cost-effective excellence, meeting challenges creatively and strategically. Regional, national, and global reach through IPREX global network.

Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC is a Washington, DC-based consultancy delivering superior guidance and solutions in the areas of local government relations, criminal justice reform, and communications. With a proven track record of success, MBC provides high quality services resulting in consistent attainment of optimal results. ? Local Government Relations legislative process advocacy access to resident services Criminal Justice Reform best practices knowing your rights transparency and accountability Communications branding and messaging social media email campaigns ?MBC believes the client is the most important factor in the consulting process, tailoring its approach to accommodate each individual’s unique needs. The firm includes the client in every step, working collaboratively through strategic planning, information gathering, and decision-making framework. Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC is a Certified Business Enterprise.

Rockwood Company specializes in unifying strategy, process, people, and technology to achieve more effective results for the warfighter. We help National Security operate smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Our capabilities include: Organizational efficiency, workforce readiness, digital execution, strategy, strategic planning, mission productivity analysis, governance design, governance implementation, working group governance, risk management, knowledge management, records management, workflow process automation, data visualization, data management strategy, artificial intelligence (AI) mission alignment, AI governance, business process re-engineering, workforce readiness, wargaming, red team, tabletop exercises, performance measures, performance metrics, organizational resiliency, strategic communication, communication plan, leadership alignment, roadmap, stakeholder alignment, graphic design, data visualization, data analytics, and influence operations.