Testimonials
“Mikel Marketing is a fantastic public relations firm. Mikel Marketing does a great job at constantly finding avenues to promote our Institute, including many outlets we had never investigated ourselves. Along with all of their creative ideas to drive visibility, Mikel Marketing has been everything we needed for exposure. Our Institute is getting awesome press; it’s incredible! I had no idea that I would be presented with this many media opportunities! Rarely does anyone go above and beyond like this to deliver. I recommend them wholeheartedly as easily the best public relations firm I have ever come across. Thanks so much, Mimi! I look forward to the months ahead!”
Munir Shivji
Executive Director
The Institute of Montessori Education
“The work that Mikel Marketing offered their clients were strong and impactful. Mimi’s multicultural perspective allows her to penetrate through the diversity of the upscale society in H-Town and at the same time accomplish her ethical definition of social responsibility. Mimi is an inspirational spirit that has helped me expand my thinking and my goals in order to go further in my industry.”
Sahnya Shulterbrandt
President
CMO, LACC – parent company of TexasOnTheGo.Com
“Mikel Marketing did a fantastic job with every single one of our launch party, from finding sponsors to creative themes to models selected. Attendance exceeded out expectations due to their great network and an amazing mailing list. The press exposure they got for us has been great for our business. Mimi and her staff are always professional and organized, and we are especially pleased with Mimi’s listening skill and ability to react quickly to our needs. The future is bright for European Wax Center, thanks to Mikel Marketing for getting our brand off the ground.”
Judd Miller
Regional Developer and Franchisee
European Wax Center
“Mimi Dinh has a unique combination of creativity, passion and professionalism that cannot go unnoticed. She distinctly sets a precedence in the Houston community as she continues to lead with her remarkable style and vision. I have had the great opportunity of working with Mimi on several special events that were nothing less than spectacular. Mimi can take an ordinary event and make it extraordinary. I think anyone who knows Mimi Dinh feels honored, as I do, to have worked with her”
Christine Stilwell Executive Director
Executive Director
Success in the City
“I’ve known Mimi and her work for many years and am a consistent admirer. Mimi has extraordinary taste and a fabulous feel for design. She knows how to get any message across in a way that reaches her audience effectively. And I also appreciate her consistent giving back to the community.”
Daniel Krohn
Owner
Law Office of Daniel Krohn
“There are very few like Mimi Dinh. She brings excitement, expertise and enthusiasm to EVERY project she is associated with. I have had the pleasure of working with Mimi on several endeavors and she never ceases to amaze me. If you are looking for a ‘creative explosion’ coupled with professionalism, she’s the one you should turn to. I am VERY careful and selective with my recommendations, but this one is a no-brainer.”
RD Yoder
President
Houston Networking News
“The entire team here at LRG can learn a lot in witnessing your professionalism first hand as we aspire to do great thanks in our industry, just as the Mikel Marketing team has in your industry. The Chloe Dao fashion show was an amazing opportunity for fashion forward New Orleans residents as well as Republic New Orleans customers in that they were exposed to one of the country’s premiere designers. Our customers have not stopped asking when we will be doing another event with the Mikel Marketing Team. The event was an amazing success for all of us.”
Matt Alleman
Chief Opreating Officer
Lifestyle Revolution Group
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“Mimi was an incredibly organized and creative event planner who produced a highly successful fundraiser that was critically acclaimed. We would gladly work with her again.”
Robert LeBlanc
Managing Partner
Lifestyle Revolution Group
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“I had the pleasure of co-sponsoring one of Mikel Marketing’s events and Mimi and her staff were top notch. Every last detail was planned and executed to perfection.”
Chris Olbekson
Corporate Chef / Director
New Business, Renaissance Catering
“I have personally known Mimi for about 20 years now. We have worked together in many capacities. Mimi has always been professional, fun and very innovative in her approach to produce amazing results. Currently, Mimi serves as the honorary advisory board member for The Arnold C. Yoder Survivors Foundation donating her vast knowledge, innovative talent and unique skills to support the building of this charitable organization. Mimi is progressive in her thought and approach to raise awareness, clients and donations. She is a major asset to any project, campaign or corporation.”
Mary Elizabeth Yoder
Founder & Executive Director
The Arnold C. Yoder Survivors Foundation
“Mimi has a dynamic work style unlike the marketing business owners I’ve known. We have collaborated in the past on challenging but fruitful creative projects – Hope to have the chance to work again with her soon.”
Kevin Yu
Managing Director
Dreampod LLC
“Mikel Marketing brings a new dimension to event marketing for the automobile industry. Their events have proven to be first class productions in which both the consumer and the company benefit from the tremendous added value that Mikel brings to the table.”
Walter Weibel
General Manager
Mercedes-Benz of Houston North
“Mikel Marketing is clearly a small firm with BIG ideas.”
Munir Ibrahim
Vice President – Asian American Family Services / Director – Convention Center Hotel Corporation / President, I on Investments / Principal – Genesis Intercontinental Ventures
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Women’s Fund, we would like to acknowledge Mikel Marketing and their unlimited talent, immeasurable creativity, and your tremendous care for the Houston community”
Sarah Koller
Special Project Coordinator
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research
“Mimi – your impressive marketing ideas and monthly e-news letters are unique. You not only provide great marketing service to the businesses but also contribute towards non-profit organizations and assist to market their events to your mega list of contacts. Thank you for your continuous generosity to so many organizations.”
Munira Panjwani-Zahid
President, APAHA – Co-Chairperson, SACC
“Thank you so much for your focus towards the green movement and 360 Vodka. I look forward to many more fun events.”
Michael Dry
Regional State Manager Texas / LouisianaEarth Friendly Distilling Company / 360 Vodka
“It has been my great pleasure to work with Mikel Marketing. Mimi and all of her Team are so professional. They make working with them a real joy. ”
Jeanette M. Coon, AICI
President, Professional Polish
Regional Director the Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc
“It was an honor for me to work with such a reputable, top-notched marketing company as Mikel Marketing. Their staff was organized, knowledgeable and just overall amazing. What sets them apart is not just that they are good at what they’re doing, but that they have an incredible image, attitude, and creativity.”
Yuki Rogers
APAHA Board member & Co-Chair 2008, and philanthropist.
“We all had a great time and enjoyed working with you and your staff on this event. We look forward to more fun projects!!”
Sabina Khan
Owner
Chrysalis spa
“Thank you for a spectacular party for our Open House. Everything was first-class, well-organized and great fun. The activities were perfect from room to room, the dancers were fabulous and a terrific crowd-pleaser as was the “Catch the Moment” photo memento. The residents and guests who were there are still raving about it today.”
Susan Speck
Commerce Towers
“Thank you so much for all your help with the event last evening. You did a wonderful job and we also appreciate having both Brian and Stuart appearing and signing autographs. It was a huge success.”
Judy Cushman Dubose
Community Relations & Outreach Manager
Houston Dynamo
“Thank you for achieving the largest donation to date from all social functions that you have organized to benefit ESCAPE. Our message is reaching a lot of people thanks to you. THANK YOU, Mimi! I appreciate the fact that you make sure that all your clients and all your guests learn about ESCAPE’s work. It makes me so much more proud that you are successful in multiple ways, and that your humanity, work ethic and your creativity get rewards and recognition.”
Lidya K. Osadchey
Chief Executive Officer
ESCAPE Family Resource Center
“Congratulations for the success of the networking event!!! You make a great Team &
Thank you for including Hashoo Foundation in the event and for the opportunity to get exposure to the corporate audience. I’m looking forward to working with you in the future.”
Cristal Montañéz Baylor
Executive Director
Hashoo Foundation, USA
“In the fight against AIDS, every life lost is a tragedy; every life saved is a triumph. Creativity and inspiration are needed now more than ever to achieve a response on a scale that matches that of the epidemic. Thus, we celebrate creativity and inspiration wherever we find these qualities and are pleased to join in the 8th Anniversary Celebration of Mikel Marketing which brings these qualities to bear on the profession and art of marketing. With much admiration and best wishes for continued success” George Marshall Worthington
Executive Director
World Foundation for Medical Research and Prevention
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Women’ s Fund, we would like to acknowledge Mikel Marketing and their unlimited talent, immeasurable creativity, and, your tremendous care for the Houston Community. Congratulations on 8 years and on an infinite more to come!”
Sarah Koller
Special Project Coordinator
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research
“We deeply appreciate your support of the world’s most vulnerable children.”
Karen Turney
US Fund for UNICEF
“What Mimi has built is living proof of the vision of America, the reason for its being, a place which sees and offers endless possibilities. What Mimi has built is a testament to her personal vision, and America’s character as a visionary nation embracing those creative possibilities. What Mimi has built shows the world how it ought to be for everyone everywhere.”
Martin C. Boire
Chairman
Support Our Troops.Org
“On behalf of Hope Initiative, we like to congratulate Mikel Marketing on their 8th-year anniversary! Without professionals like them, Hope Initiative would not be able to be recognized for all the great work we have done in the past several years! Keep up the great work and we wish you great success in the years to come.”
Theresa Luong
Vice President
Hope Initiative
“Congratulations to Mikel Marketing for 8 successful years! Best of luck in 2008!”
Nicole Eiben
Government Affairs Coordinator
Green Building Initiative
“We are very grateful to Mimi Dinh and the fantastic team at Mikel Marketing for another great year of support. Without you, there would not be an opportunity to educate new people about our programs or raise sufficient moneys to fund classroom materials for several programs.”
Lidya Osadchey
Chief Executive Officer
ESCAPE Family Resource Center
“We truly appreciate your support and everything you have done for Cancer Counseling.”
Elizabeth Wilson
Executive Director
Cancer Counseling. Inc.
“Thank you very much for your recent support of the Rainforest Foundation. It is greatly appreciated” .
Lene Oestergaard
Executive Director
Rainforest Foundation US
“I am very impressed with Mikel Marketing’s passion demonstrated toward our client’s success. They have helped fine-tune her business model and have even assisted in hiring management staff – going above and beyond what they were expected to accomplish. Our client, Green by Adeline, with her progressive concept of designing and manufacturing 100% eco-friendly fashion, is equally impressed with Mimi Dinh and her staff. We look forward to a long-term relationship, continuing to help build an internationally recognized fashion enterprise.”
Richard Stanley
Volunteer
SCORE Houston Management Counselor
“The Mikel Marketing team has created countless opportunities for us to get our name and vehicles out there at high profile events and promotions throughout Houston. The exposure, leads and feedback have been valuable to the growth of our dealership.”
Bill Driskill
General Manager
Stewart Cadillac
“Mikel Marketing brings a fresh, hip and diverse perspective to the PR scene in Houston. Mimi and her crew are truly dedicated to generating more publicity and new exciting leads for my business on a consistent basis. I truly enjoy working with the whole team for all my marketing, PR and event planning needs.”
Sabina Khan
Owner
Chrysalis Skin Rejuvenation Center & Day Spa
“On behalf of our board members, staff and families we serve at the ESCAPE Family Resource Center I would like to salute your unique talent, impeccable taste and creativity, absolute attention to the finest detail, and most importantly, your huge heart and compassion for children. Warmest regards, and with deep appreciation for your unflagging support.”
Lidya Osadchey
Director
ESCAPE Family Resource Center
“In an era of countless mediums of marketing, Mikel Marketing has perfected their craft effortlessly, and has become one of Houston’s premiere marketing firms.”
Council Member Ronald Green
Houston City Council
“Mimi, you and your team are fabulous! Keep up the good work!”
The Honorable Gordon Quan
City of Houston
“I would like to congratulate Mikel Marketing on its anniversary. I wish them all the luck in the world and continued success in 2007.”
Brian Ching
Houston Dynamo & FIFA World Cup Team Member
“Mikel Marketing – an agency that raises the professional bar!”
Chau Nguyen
Former Reporter
KHOU Channel 11
“It was a spectacular evening for us on Sunday’s major league game. Thanks for all the help that you have provided this year.”
Oliver Luck
President
Houston Dynamo Soccer Team
“What impresses me about Mikel Marketing is their ability to be so detailed and organized. Although our corporate office in Dallas, it makes no difference since they are constantly updating and communicating with us with progress and ideas. They don’t just talk-the-talk but walk-the-walk.”
Kenneth Goh
Director of Operations
Sake Lounge (Houston) & Café Japon (Dallas)
“Having worked with Mimi since the start of Mikel Marketing, I can honestly say that she never ceased to amaze me with her creativity, professionalism and business savvy. They have organized all of our major parties and have excelled at each one. Their events have always been organized, with a great turn out – each event was unique from the next. Mimi’s company has grown so much since the first time we worked together, and I couldn’t be more proud of her.”
Viet Hoang
Publisher
Yellow Magazine
“The publicity and buzz we received for our event was unmatched! Mimi and her talented team produced such a professional, creative and energized product for our company; every step of the way infusing the process with true passion for making it a complete success! We have definitely found the ‘go to’ marketing firm in Houston with Mikel Marketing and look forward to partnering with them again soon.”
Rachel Pepper
Chief Executive Officer
Innovation Event Management
“Mikel Marketing’s ability to create marketing synergies across various organizations and industries is unparalleled. Their unique and innovative strategies of event coordination add value and class to all entities involved. It was such a pleasure working with such a professional and creative staff.”
Faisal Amin
Managing Director
Insource Advisors
“We at JONES always enjoy working with Mikel Marketing. Mimi and her staff are professional and thorough–not to mention creative. They acted like an extension of our team anticipating every need and scoping out partnerships and synergies we didn’t even think of. We will work with them again and again because they have their finger on the pulse of Houston!”
Denise Hamilton
Publisher
JONES Magazine
“Mikel Marketing has brought event marketing at the Royalton at River Oaks to a whole new level. Their understanding of our marketing needs and their unique approach to event coordination has greatly exceeded our expectations.”
Isabelle Hallier
Hallier Properties Real Estate & Media
Houston, Las Vegas & Los Angeles
“Last night’s event was a definite sign that we are on the right track, and with the right group. I received so many compliments; I am sure as did you all as well. Thanks to everyone for all the hard work. It was all worth the time we spent. Let us soak up the feeling of pride in a job well done.”
Mikel K. Roberts
Assistant Manager
713 Restaurant
“On behalf of the Consulate General of Israel, I’d like to thank you and Mikel Marketing for all of your help and support for our reception. We sincerely appreciate all of your work, and look forward to working with you in the future.”
Sofia Perches
Latino Israeli Affairs Officer
Consulate General of Israel
“The staff at Mikel Marketing was wonderful and have tremendously exceeded my expectations. Thank you for your tireless effort and being such a huge part of our success.”
Natalie Santibanez
Community Manager
The Royalton of River Oaks
“Mikel staff was wonderful. Both the consulate general of Israel and Yoram Gal were thrilled with the event — the 32nd floor penthouse of the Royalton, overlooking the city of Houston — was the ideal setting. Thanks again for making us shine — the event was outstanding as were you and your staff.”
Susan Farb Morris
President
Susan Farb Public
“I’m impressed with Mikel’s ideas which are innovative and effective. It’s hard to come up with new, workable ideas, but Mikel continues to amaze me with them. They are also very creative with design & graphics, and they understand our concept and objectives.”
Benny Leung
General Manager
Zake Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
“If you are looking for a marketing company to take your business / product to a higher level, Mikel Marketing is the company for you.”
Toyin Okoro
Chief Designer
Toyin Lumanesse, Inc.
“We can’t thank Mikel Marketing enough for all their hard work. Our grand opening party was a huge success; their marketing strategies were effective; and the press exposure they provided us helped put Tribeca Lounge on the map. The Mikel staff was extremely professional, dedicated, and dependable throughout the entire project. They went above & beyond our expectations, and we couldn’t be more happy with the results.”
Jordan & Augustine
Partners
Tribeca Lounge
“We were in desperate need of a talented marketing firm that could help us grow our business. We were tired of wasting money on non productive marketing campaigns. We found Mikel Marketing through a referral and are glad to say it was the best thing that could have happened to us. Mimi and her staff of professionals have gone above and beyond in helping us execute our marketing and public relations strategy. Their ‘hands on’ approach, their fresh ideas and meticulous attention to detail have kept us growing.”
Javier Bueno
General Partner
Balmori’s Day Spa & Hair Salon
“When Mimi takes on a project, she does it with unmatched energy and creativity. The staff at Mikel Marketing is very competent, reliable and just lovely to work with. Mimi is credible to the core: what she promises – she executes, plus much more. I am looking forward to many successful events with Mimi Dinh and Mikel Marketing!”
Lidya K. Osadchey
Chief Executive Officer
ESCAPE Family Resource Center
“As hectic as everything was with our salon move, Mikel Marketing handled our re-opening party smoothly. I was impressed with their creativity, attention to details, and professionalism. We received endless compliments and positive feedback on the party, which helped set the right tone for our salon and gave us tremendous exposure. Our business has been great ever since, thanks to Mikel Marketing.”
Patsy Medina
Owner
Specialist salon & spa
“Mikel Marketing did an outstanding job for the recent launch of our new vehicles, as well as provided us tremendous press exposures. As a result, we had the best months afterwards, for which I gave Mikel Marketing full credit.”
Lance Donavan
General Manager
Park Place Jaguar & Land Rover Houston North
“If you are looking for dynamic creativity and the highest degree of professionalism in your public relations and marketing projects, I strongly recommend Mikel Marketing.”
Kay King
‘Award Winning’ Fashion & Interior Design Department Chair
Houston Community College
“Mimi Dinh and her staff are pros in every sense of the word. They are effective, creative, thorough and organized. It was a pleasure to work with them.”
Bill Burge
Owner
Cities
“Thank you for your hard work and amazing ideas. We truly appreciate the plethora of press and media coverage at our grand opening event. Your writing talent and attention to detail is remarkable.”
Patrick Kelly
General Manager
Mercedes Benz Houston North
“I credit Mimi Dinh and her enormously talented staff for making my Grand Opening Event a Huge Success. I consider Mikel Marketing one of my company’s greatest assets!”
Bob Heckeroth
President/Owner
Performance Saab
“I really enjoyed working with Mimi and hope to again. Thank you for everything you did for Orchestra X.”
Nicky Garfield
Executive Director
Orchestra X
“Despite the problems working with a big group of volunteers, and the short time frame of our project, Mikel Marketing did an outstanding job.”
Ron Kronberg
Owner
Bannerscape
“We were very happy with the amount of press exposure Mikel Marketing was able to provide for us.”
Diep Nguyen
Director of Operations
Vietopia
“Mimi’s attention to details is amazing which makes for a flawless event.”
Lisa Benitez
Foley’s Special Events
“Mikel Marketing organized the best party for us. I really felt confident in Mimi’s abilities and knew that all bases are covered whenever working with her.”
Laurette Veres
Publisher
Inside Houston Magazine
“Mimi was great to work with! We couldn’t have asked for a better result. We look forward to working with Mikel Marketing again.”
Ramona & Victor Rojas
Owner
Rojas Gallery
“Mimi is a rare jewel. She has taken our annual event to another level this year with her fund-raising expertise by chairing our 1st silent auction.”
Gloria Pearson
President
Houston Fashion Group International
“Mimi impressed me. She rose to the challenge, developed a plan, and followed through to the end. We have never had anywhere near the amount of press Mimi was able to achieve for our Blueprint Ball.”
Kurt Hull
President
University of Houston Architecture Alumni Association/Partner – Ziegler Cooper Architects