Canadian Strategic Communications Firm
Make complex situations manageable
Clear direction that helps you respond faster, communicate more effectively, and protect your reputation when it matters most.
Make your message go further
Based in Ottawa, Dawson Ferguson Strategies (DFS) helps clients communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Founded by Anne Dawson and Derek Ferguson, former political journalists with leadership experience in the federal public service and national political circles, DFS combines insider knowledge of government, media, politics, and public affairs with strong storytelling skills and an extensive network.
Writing and Editing
Publications
Strategic Communications
Policy Management
Online Communications
Media Training
Our Customers
From government organizations to major corporations, DFS helps you achieve your goals.
“They are strategic communications experts!”
Dawson Ferguson Strategies began working with us in the lead up to the opening of our first Whole Foods Market in Ottawa. Our launch was a great success and Anne and Derek contributed to that success.
They are strategic communications experts. They are knowledgeable, creative, well-connected and have the ability to craft sensitive and timely responses as situations arise.
I highly recommend Dawson Ferguson Strategies!
Whole Foods Market
Get to know DFS
DFS is a creative and client-focused strategic communications firm based in Ottawa that shapes policy to meet your goals. Founded by Anne Dawson and Derek Ferguson, two veteran national political journalists who went on to executive careers in the federal public service and Canada’s highest political offices, DFS helps organizations cut through complexity and communicate with impact.
Derek Ferguson
Partner
Anne Dawson
Partner
Stay ahead of the story
Do you need help anticipating communications risks, responding strategically, and moving forward with confidence in rapidly changing situations?