Communication Matters

Connecting Through Communication

How you communicate makes an immediate impression about you, your business, and your abilities.
The more effectively you communicate, the more effectively and successfully you can shape your world.

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ENTREPRENEUR

Ms. Malinics founded Debra Malinics Advertising (DMA), a certified WBE branding, marketing and communications firm. During its tenure, it garnered over 350 creative awards including the Gold Medal for Advertising Excellence. Ms. Malinics personal honors include being listed in Who’s Who of Executive Women, named a Woman of Distinction, a Woman to Watch, nominated as Woman Business Owner of the Year and having the firm named one of the Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Pennsylvania.

AUTHOR AND SPEAKER

Ms. Malinics has published numerous articles relating to advertising and marketing, and is a frequent lecturer and speaker on business topics. She has been interviewed on numerous broadcast media and was invited by The University of Grenoble, France, to speak on “Differences in Advertising and Marketing in European and American Markets.” The agency’s work has been published in regional, national and international publications.

EDUCATOR / BOARD MEMBER / COMMUNITY SERVICE

Ms. Malinics has taught advertising, design and entrepreneurship at area universities throughout her career. She has served as a Business Volunteer for the Arts for 15 years, working with non-profits to help them expand market awareness. She has served as a reviewer for numerous creative competitions and has been an active mentor with professional organizations including The Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia Women's Network, National Association of Women Business Owners and Drexel University.

Giving you the tools to succeed

Strong communication skills transports our ideas effectively to others, builds alliances, expands networks, strengthens connections and improves our lives. Communication shapes our world in the direction we desire...and that is a very powerful tool in building success.

“We have worked with many agencies and I can honestly say the creativity, service and professionalism you exhibit is among the best I have ever experienced. The communication materials have won awards and been sited within the industry as among the best in the country.”
Dina Milito, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

“You have done more for us in one year than anyone has done for Chancellor Park in three years, and you do it effortlessly. I have never met anyone who can tackle as much as you do and get the kind of results I have witnessed. Truly spectacular!”
Bill Brown, Forest City

“Your development of the advertising campaign and marketing materials for West Philadelphia Business Park has been nothing short of spectacular. You amazed me with techniques and approaches that saved us money and enhanced our resources, and the final product that went beyond expectation.”
Dan Gunderson, Philadelphia Department of Commerce

DEBRA MALINICS, Founder and Owner, Debra Malinics Advertising (DMA)

Ms Malinics speaks three languages (English, French, Italian) and lives with her perfectly behaved and gifted rescue dog from Puerto Rico, Carmen. Carmen is a certified Therapy Dog with Therapy Dogs International (TDI). Like Debra, Carmen believes in giving back to the community with visits to schools, libraries, and healthcare centers where she helps students, children and the elderly, experience the joy and improved health benefits that an animal can provide.

Debra discusses mentoring with Charles Sacco - Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Director of the Baiada Institute of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University

News and Upcoming Events

"Communication Matters with Debra Malinics" on VoiceAmerica

Debra Malinics hosts a podcast on VoiceAmerica where she discusses the importance of communication in business and personal success.

Bucks County Community College workshops with Debra Malinics

Debra is scheduled to produce a series of workshops for students and adults to focus on the critical role communications play in personal and business situations. The more effectively we can communicate, the more effectively we can shape our world...and that is very powerful tool in creating success.