WHO WE ARE
Agency
D&A has been promoting luxury Kitchen & Bath, Tile & Stone, and Architectural Hardware products since 2005. As former journalists, we have a long-standing relationship with influential members of the press, which helps keep us in the know of current media needs.
Through our strong media ties, we have the means for creating consistent, high-exposure press coverage that gets our brand partners noticed.
Leadership
Senior counsel. Direct relationships. The right team for every engagement.
Our clients work directly with Mary Beth Duehr, Founder & President, and Holly Berecz, Executive Director. Together, they lead strategy, relationships and execution—supported by a trusted network of PR specialists and partners assembled around the needs of each engagement.
Mary Beth Duehr
Founder & President
With 23 years of experience advising organizations and leaders on high-stakes communications, Mary Beth brings deep expertise in the kitchen and bath, tile & stone, and architectural products categories.
She was a former Executive Editor of Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine, the industry’s flagship publication, as well as an editor with Accessories magazine, where she conducted face-to-face interviews with fashion icons Nicole Miller, Tommy Hilfiger, and Oscar de la Renta. Mostly notably, she’s written features for publications such as Elle Décor, This Old House, Interior Design, and Quest.
Her editorial experience gives her an insider’s understanding of what makes a story newsworthy, allowing her to counsel manufacturers and interior designers on positioning that will attract media attention and sustained visibility.
Holly Berecz
Executive Director
Since joining the agency in 2008, Holly has built trusted client and media relationships while bringing a sharp editorial perspective to every engagement.
She works directly with clients on communications strategy and execution, from developing press materials and pursuing media opportunities to crafting award submissions that elevate their work and expertise.
Her experience includes working with leading brands such as Snaidero and BLANCO, as well as trade organizations including the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). Her editorial background includes Kitchen & Bath Business, Wood IQ, Southern California Spaces and Twin Cities Spaces.
The right expertise for every engagement.
Behind every client relationship is a trusted network of PR specialists, writers, designers and industry partners. We bring together the right expertise for each assignment, while keeping senior counsel and client relationships at the center of the work.
Contact Us
1902 Wright Place, Suite 200 | Carlsbad, CA | 92008-6583, USA
+1 760 918-5622

