Desa Exceeding Expectations

Fighting Back Public Awareness

"I can't tell you how many times I counted my blessings.  DESA's expertise really helped us reach our target audience."
--Jo Pauling-Jones
Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council 

The Assignment:  

Generate local businesses support for this school-based alcohol and drug abuse intervention program.

Challenges: 

  • New program lacked general awareness and had no supporting marketing materials.
  • Much competition for business community attention; had to establish why business should care.

How DESA exceeded expectations:

  • DESA recruited a business council and hosted regular meetings, to directly involve leaders as advisors for these school-based programs.
  • We created a full package of supporting marketing materials, including a logo, brochures, flyers, and newsletter.