Strategic Communications & Public Relations
WHY DAWNING
Visibility Creates Value
In today’s competitive landscape, visibility drives growth, credibility, and long-term brand value.
For more than a decade, Dawning PR has helped organizations strengthen awareness, earn meaningful media coverage, and connect with the audiences that matter most.
Through strategic communications, media relations, social strategy and creative storytelling, we help brands elevate their presence and create lasting impact.
WHAT WE DO
Trusted Across Industries
For more than a decade, Dawning PR has partnered with organizations ranging from global brands and luxury real estate firms to healthcare providers, hospitality groups, nonprofits, and community institutions.
While every industry speaks to a different audience, the objective remains the same: building visibility, strengthening credibility, and creating meaningful public awareness through strategic communications.
LUXURY REAL ESTATE
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
FOOD. BEVERAGE & WINE
ARTS, CULTURE & AUTHORS
HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS
CONSUMER BRANDS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION & TRADES
NONPROFITS
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Founder & CEO
Kendra Riley
Kendra founded Dawning PR in2013 with afocuson helping brands elevate their exposure through strategic communications at a local, national, and international level. She has practiced PR, marketing, community relations, and social media management in Arizona for over 20 years — building an award-winning team that consistently delivers national results.
She has been an active member of the Executives’ Association of Greater Phoenix since 2019, where she is currently the Vice President, and has been a committee member of the Phoenix Heart Ball benefiting the American Heart Association of Arizona since 2020.
After two of her three daughters were diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) at the height of the pandemic in 2020, Kendra has also become a rare disease advocate by speaking at global conferences, helping to achieve FDA approval for her daughter’s treatment, was instrumental in the passing of Right to Try 2.0 in 10+ states, and most recently spoke alongside Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. when he added MLD to the recommended newborn screening panel for the nation.
Partner | Media Authority
Dave Pratt
Billboard Magazine referred to Dave Pratt as the most popular media personality in the history of Arizona. He is a member of the Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame as well as the Music & Entertainer’s Hall of Fame, and has been recognized in both rock and country as America’s Personality of the Year.
He has also been featured on both local and national radio for CBS, MTV, VH1 and more. His autobiography sold through Barnes & Noble, Borders and Amazon quickly became a best seller. “Dave Pratt Beyond the Mic” won the award for “Media Biography of the Year”.
In 2009 Dave Pratt founded Pratt Podcasting and has been an integral partner of Dawning Public Relations since 2023. His agency offers full-service support to all DPR clients, including campaign management, media buying for both traditional and new media, social network management, website design and support, content creation and pro video and audio collateral for all platforms including commercial production.
WHY DAWNING
Partnership Beyond Publicity
Specialized Experience
More than a decade supporting wineries, festivals, hospitality brands, and destination experiences.
Established Media Relationships
Deep connections across local, regional, and national media outlets.
Integrated Marketing Support
PR, communications, social strategy, branding, and creative execution under one roof.
Proven Results
Campaigns designed to increase awareness, attendance, engagement, and long-term brand value.