About
About
About
About
Six years of building brands.
Six years of building brands.
And the stories behind them.
And the stories behind them.
District One Studios was founded in New York in 2020 — originally as a PR shop, quickly as something harder to categorize. Today the studio operates across public relations, brand partnerships, and full-scale content production for brands that take culture seriously.
Our core strategy team is based in New York. A dedicated creative solutions team in Saigon handles production support, design, and research.
District One Studios was founded in New York in 2020 — originally as a PR shop, quickly as something harder to categorize. Today the studio operates across public relations, brand partnerships, and full-scale content production for brands that take culture seriously.
Our core strategy team is based in New York. A dedicated creative solutions team in Saigon handles production support, design, and research.
District One Studios was founded in New York in 2020 — originally as a PR shop, quickly as something harder to categorize. Today the studio operates across public relations, brand partnerships, and full-scale content production for brands that take culture seriously.
Our core strategy team is based in New York. A dedicated creative solutions team in Saigon handles production support, design, and research.
LAUNCHED TWO BRANDS INTO THE U.S. MARKET
LAUNCHED TWO BRANDS INTO THE U.S. MARKET
LAUNCHED TWO BRANDS INTO THE U.S. MARKET
Nguyen Coffee Supply and Song Cai Distillery. Zero domestic footprint to Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, and the Wall Street Journal.
Nguyen Coffee Supply and Song Cai Distillery. Zero domestic footprint to Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, and the Wall Street Journal.
Nguyen Coffee Supply and Song Cai Distillery. Zero domestic footprint to Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, and the Wall Street Journal.
FOUNDED IN NEW YORK
FOUNDED IN NEW YORK
FOUNDED IN NEW YORK
First clients in food and beverage. First press placements.
First clients in food and beverage. First press placements.
First clients in food and beverage. First press placements.
DYNASTRY @ RED PAVILION. D1'S FIRST NIGHTLIFE EVENT
DYNASTRY @ RED PAVILION. D1'S FIRST NIGHTLIFE EVENT
DYNASTRY @ RED PAVILION. D1'S FIRST NIGHTLIFE EVENT
The beginning of D1 as an experiential studio.
The beginning of D1 as an experiential studio.
The beginning of D1 as an experiential studio.
IN-HOUSE AGENCY, SAVEUR
IN-HOUSE AGENCY, SAVEUR
IN-HOUSE AGENCY, SAVEUR
PR, production, and events — including a major end-to-end activation for Visit Houston.
PR, production, and events — including a major end-to-end activation for Visit Houston.
PR, production, and events — including a major end-to-end activation for Visit Houston.
CO-PUBLISHED A MAGAZINE. AND A BOOK
CO-PUBLISHED A MAGAZINE. AND A BOOK
CO-PUBLISHED A MAGAZINE. AND A BOOK
mãi mãi, Issue 001 — New York, Paris, Amsterdam. PR for Great Bars of New York City (Prestel).
mãi mãi, Issue 001 — New York, Paris, Amsterdam. PR for Great Bars of New York City (Prestel).
mãi mãi, Issue 001 — New York, Paris, Amsterdam. PR for Great Bars of New York City (Prestel).
SAVEUR × TRAVEL TEXAS
SAVEUR × TRAVEL TEXAS
SAVEUR × TRAVEL TEXAS
18 videos. A podcast season. A live event. 56.1M impressions. Renewed for Year 2.
18 videos. A podcast season. A live event. 56.1M impressions. Renewed for Year 2.
18 videos. A podcast season. A live event. 56.1M impressions. Renewed for Year 2.
FOUNDED IN NEW YORK 2020
FOUNDED IN NEW YORK 2020
2021 Launched two brands into the U.S. market
2021 Launched two brands into the U.S. market
DYNASTY @ Red Pavilion. D1's first nightlife event 2022
DYNASTY @ Red Pavilion. D1's first nightlife event 2022
2023 In-house agency, SAVEUR
2023 In-house agency, SAVEUR
co-published a magazine. And a book 2024
co-published a magazine. And a book 2024
2025 SAVEUR × Travel Texas
2025 SAVEUR × Travel Texas
Principal & Creative
Director
Principal & Creative
Director
Principal & Creative
Director
Dan Q. Dao is an editor, author, and award-winning writer with over a decade of experience in global media, creative storytelling, and culture. As founder of District One Studios, he leads the firm’s creative vision and brand strategy—developing original narratives and campaigns that connect brands with audiences globally.
Dan Q. Dao is an editor, author, and award-winning writer with over a decade of experience in global media, creative storytelling, and culture. As founder of District One Studios, he leads the firm’s creative vision and brand strategy—developing original narratives and campaigns that connect brands with audiences globally.
Partner & Managing Director
Partner & Managing Director
Partner & Managing Director
Tavo Dam is an experienced media strategist, producer, and WSET Level 2-certified sommelier specializing in public relations, strategic partnerships, and food and beverage. As Partner and Managing Director of District One Studios, he leads the agency’s PR and partnership initiatives—building media relationships, developing brand collaborations, and creating meaningful opportunities across hospitality and lifestyle industries.
Tavo Dam is an experienced media strategist, producer, and WSET Level 2-certified sommelier specializing in public relations, strategic partnerships, and food and beverage. As Partner and Managing Director of District One Studios, he leads the agency’s PR and partnership initiatives—building media relationships, developing brand collaborations, and creating meaningful opportunities across hospitality and lifestyle industries.
Core Team
Core Team
Core Team
2020
2020
2020