Build influence.
Drive impact.
Digital-first strategic communications for candidates, causes, companies, and cultural figures.
What we do
Strategic Communications
Senior counsel on what to say, who needs to hear it, and when.
Digital Strategy
Integrated plans across social, email, web, paid, and creators.
Digital Partnerships & Surrogates
Creators, surrogates, and allies carrying your message.
Digital Advocacy & Policy Marketing
Campaigns that move lawmakers, regulators, and public opinion.
Digital Crisis & Rapid Response
War room planning, direction, and execution when the pressure is on.
Messaging & Content Development
Copy and creative that turn complex issues into clear stories.
Brand Strategy & Launch
Positioning and rollout for new candidates, organizations, and ventures.
Specialty
LGBTQ+ Strategy & Storytelling
From Pete Buttigieg’s historic presidential campaign to Lambda Legal, PrEP4All, and OutVote, we help LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations tell their stories, build power, and respond when they’re under attack.
Past work & select clients
Meet DJ
DJ Koessler is a digital strategist and communications advisor to candidates, causes, companies, and cultural figures.
A veteran of three presidential campaigns and high-profile policy fights, DJ founded Koessler Strategies in 2022 to help clients break through in a fragmented media environment, build influence, and win.
Why Koessler
Senior, tested, and integrated expertise.
Tested at the highest level
With experience across three presidential campaigns and leadership at national advocacy organizations, DJ brings the expertise to lead when the stakes are high.
Strategy that connects the dots
DJ brings integrated expertise across owned, earned, and paid media to build influence and advance your broader marketing and communications goals.
A senior partner from day one
You work directly with DJ, with services tailored to your goals, your team, and the needs of each engagement.
Leadership when you need it
Organizations and agencies turn to DJ for fractional leadership to guide teams, lead strategy, and build campaign capabilities.
What they're saying
“I founded Stand Up America in the wake of the 2016 election and DJ was my first hire. He quickly became a trusted partner, working with me to build a digital program that shaped narratives and delivered results. By 2019, we had built a digital community of nearly two million progressives and one of the most highly-engaged Facebook pages in politics.”
“DJ worked closely with me and EMILYs List’s leadership team to shape our digital strategy and elevate our social media efforts. I am so proud of our work together and the impact it will make toward electing more Democratic pro-choice women nationwide.”
“DJ consistently delivers sharp digital communication strategies that shape public opinion, reach target audiences, and drive real impact — that’s why his shop is a go-to for Democratic candidates and progressive causes.”
“I hired DJ to help me with executive communications and thought leadership for a high-profile political leader. He facilitated a brand personality workshop and brought social media skills to the table that rounded out our earned media strategy and elevated our work.”
