David Kim is a New York–based communications and marketing strategist with over a decade of experience shaping stories across music, entertainment, and technology. As the Founder of DK Projects, he has overseen global campaigns for artists, labels, and brands including 88rising, Ultra, Insomniac, Dim Mak, Create Music Group and more — earning coverage in national and legacy media including Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, TIME, Fader, SPIN, Business Insider and more. In addition to his creative and strategic work, David has managed and mentored multiple team members while running his own agency, cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture built on growth and innovation. An entrepreneur and advisor with a background spanning start-ups and label ventures, he’s recognized for bridging culture and commerce through authentic storytelling and strategy-driven communications. Beyond his professional work, David is passionate about community and representation, serving as a mentor for the Asian American Collective and supporting Autism Speaks initiatives to advocate for inclusion and awareness across creative industries.

David Kim

David Kim is a New York–based communications and marketing strategist with over a decade of experience shaping stories across music, entertainment, and technology. As the Founder of DK Projects, he has overseen global campaigns for artists, labels, and brands including 88rising, Ultra, Insomniac, Dim Mak, Create Music Group and more — earning coverage in national and legacy media including Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, TIME, Fader, SPIN, Business Insider and more. In addition to his creative and strategic work, David has managed and mentored multiple team members while running his own agency, cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture built on growth and innovation. An entrepreneur and advisor with a background spanning start-ups and label ventures, he’s recognized for bridging culture and commerce through authentic storytelling and strategy-driven communications. Beyond his professional work, David is passionate about community and representation, serving as a mentor for the Asian American Collective and supporting Autism Speaks initiatives to advocate for inclusion and awareness across creative industries.

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David Kim is a New York–based communications and marketing strategist with over a decade of experience shaping stories across music, entertainment, and technology. As the Founder of DK Projects, he has overseen global campaigns for artists, labels, and brands including 88rising, Ultra, Insomniac, Dim Mak, Create Music Group and more — earning coverage in national and legacy media including Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, TIME, Fader, SPIN, Business Insider and more. In addition to his creative and strategic work, David has managed and mentored multiple team members while running his own agency, cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture built on growth and innovation.

An entrepreneur and advisor with a background spanning start-ups and label ventures, he’s recognized for bridging culture and commerce through authentic storytelling and strategy-driven communications. Beyond his professional work, David is passionate about community and representation, serving as a mentor for the Asian American Collective and supporting Autism Speaks initiatives to advocate for inclusion and awareness across creative industries.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of US PR at Through The Void Records LLC
March 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025
Lead public relations and communications strategy for the electronic music label, coordinating U.S. media outreach and partnerships with tastemakers and digital platforms; collaborate with the founder to define brand voice and expand industry relationships across festivals, media, and streaming partners.
Founder / Principal Publicist at DK Projects
January 1, 2017 - November 10, 2025
Oversee comprehensive communications, publicity, and storytelling strategies for artists, labels, festivals, and brands—generating billions of impressions across outlets such as Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, TIME, Business Insider, SPIN, and more. Manage press outreach, campaign development, and brand positioning, mentoring a cross-functional team of publicists, writers, and coordinators; develop strategic partnerships with clients including PlayStation, Yelp, and Boba Guys.
Director of Media & Influence Relations at LiveTake Sports
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Directed communications and influencer strategy for a fast-growing sports social-media startup; managed creator partnerships, developed social content strategies, and led external communications and press initiatives; collaborated with CEO and product teams to refine brand voice and improve user engagement and platform visibility.
Head of PR / Communications at Matter Streaming
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Defined PR and brand strategy for a creator-economy tech platform; led product launches and partnerships, working cross-functionally with marketing, social, and engineering to align messaging and community growth; produced monthly PR reports and advised executives on positioning and outreach cadence.
National Publicist at Magnum PR
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Promoted from National Publicist to oversee daily operations, client outreach, campaign execution, and staffing; developed internship and training programs to scale agency operations and support company growth.
Artist Relations Manager at Dubset (Acq. by PEX)
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Acted as the primary liaison to artists and media for TheFuture.fm / Dubset; educated artists and labels on proprietary MixBank technology and managed onboarding across client levels; supported the company’s rebrand and acquisition transition.
Corporate Reception at Creative Artists Agency
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Supported client relations and front-of-house operations for one of the industry’s leading talent agencies, contributing to daily client service and coordination.

Education

BA Communications at Rutgers University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services