Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: What is Michael Patrick Destinations & Communications (MPDC)?
A: MPDC is a multi-faceted communications, public relations and destination marketing firm serving the industry since 1989. A decade’s track record of measurable successes has earned the firm an impeccable reputation for not just delivering—but “underpromising and overdelivering.”
Q: Why do we need MPDC?
A: If you seek industry experience, reputation and access, MPDC’s for you. With global reach, MPDC’s assessment and service packages are made-to-measure, comprehensive and affordable. Its network of hundreds of industry and editorial colleagues span the globe. The team is well-known and -liked and, more importantly, trusted. MPDC will deliver your vital marketing message to the four corners of the globe.
Q: Who are the key members of the team?
A: The firm comprises industry experts in a broad spectrum of disciplines who can bring their considerable expertise, experience and influence to bear on your merchandising initiatives. Glenn M. Faria, William DeSousa and Sarah Graham Mann have experience in all facets of destination marketing, communications and PR. They have wide experience with nonprofit and private entities and extensive experience in the development, organization and operation of public-private partnerships. The MPDC team can significantly broaden your reach on extant initiatives and identify and assist in securing new funding for growth initiatives.
Q: What is the firm’s mission?
A: To provide outstanding, efficient and effective marketing, public relations and strategic planning services to clients while operating under the overarching philosophy that partnerships—often between public and private entities—are usually the best possible solutions to marketing challenges and opportunities. When combined with a powerful public relations program and state-of-the-art technology, partnership development will be the key to success in the decades ahead.
