The Social Chix Collective (TSCC) is simply a professional alliance between three chix living here in Houston, Texas—Kelly King, Dorcey Kuti and Marjorie Sheriff. Each of us share several things in common—a passion for FUN stuff, a knack for making connections a mutual respect and appreciation for the grind that is Public Relations.
TSCC sprouted from our awareness of a lack of support among PR professionals. We’ve noticed how all around us the PR profession is growing. There are new budding PR agencies and aspiring pros popping up everywhere! It’s exciting stuff! The only problem is that many of us have become afraid of the competition and some of us tend to think that hoarding information and keeping our contacts under wraps will get us further ahead in the game. TSCC THINKS NOT.
After connecting with each other through shared interests and professional circles, all three of us decided to form a small union—a bond if you will—to support one another and other PR pros out there who are toughing it out on this daily grind. We build relationships through and with each other; we share contacts and ideas; we partner on projects and take on clients together. Simply put TSCC is about maximizing opportunities and we do it well between the three of us. We hope to set an example—we’d like to see more PR friends get with each other and make it happen TOGETHER!
Get to know us each a little better below and PLEASE feel free to reach out to us any time at
socialchix@gmail.com!
Kelly KingPR Specialist, The LiveWire Agency
For the past eight years, Kelly King's public relations efforts have showcased her distinctive brand of high-impact, buzz-infused publicity and her tenacity for fast-paced, competitive business. With a strong PR and marketing background that spans the range of journalism, strategic marketing, non-profit work, and public relations, Kelly has created a niche for herself and her company, The LiveWire Agency, a public relations agency rooted in it’s ability to bring out-side-of-the-box concepts together with proven PR tactics.
Kelly jump-started her career in 2000 with heavy focus in communications by working in both journalistic and business sectors for media powerhouses Clear Channel and Radio One. Her PR beginnings emerged from her work as Strategic Marketing Assistant for Music World Entertainment, record label home to Destiny’s Child and pop icon Beyonce, where she initiated one of the largest multi-artist endorsement deals any independent label had seen (General Mills/Music World Entertainment).
In 2005, Kelly established The LiveWire Agency. As an accomplished journalist and Public Relations Specialist, she brings experience from both sides of the PR table. She has worked with varying markets and as a result she has earned a track-record beyond her years. Her public relations and marketing experience includes work with brands such as DHL, Toyota, Estee Lauder, and The Stellar Awards and has serviced talent management for Dawn Rashard of Danity Kane (Bad Boy Records) Urban-Pop group Pretty Ricky (Universal), among many others.
Kelly jump-started her career in 2000 with heavy focus in communications by working in both journalistic and business sectors for media powerhouses Clear Channel and Radio One. Her PR beginnings emerged from her work as Strategic Marketing Assistant for Music World Entertainment, record label home to Destiny’s Child and pop icon Beyonce, where she initiated one of the largest multi-artist endorsement deals any independent label had seen (General Mills/Music World Entertainment).
In 2005, Kelly established The LiveWire Agency. As an accomplished journalist and Public Relations Specialist, she brings experience from both sides of the PR table. She has worked with varying markets and as a result she has earned a track-record beyond her years. Her public relations and marketing experience includes work with brands such as DHL, Toyota, Estee Lauder, and The Stellar Awards and has serviced talent management for Dawn Rashard of Danity Kane (Bad Boy Records) Urban-Pop group Pretty Ricky (Universal), among many others.
She serves a member Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals and has served as a teen facilitator for Girls, Inc. of Greater Houston. Kelly continues to grow The LiveWire Agency with plans to expand with new company divisions this year.
Dorcey KutiFounder/President, Gazelle PR & Management
Having worked with some of the most recognizable names in entertainment and consumer brand industries, Dorcey O. Kuti founded Gazelle PR & Management (GPR&MGMT) in July of 2008. Dorcey founded this company with a vision of building the reputation and credibility that the brand deserves by putting forth strong marketing and PR campaigns.
Prior to launching "Gazelle," Dorcey served as Program Manager at Media Star Promotions for 5 years where she served as head Marketing and Events Manager for the agency. In addition to large agency experience Dorcey has worked in the marketing and public relations for over 10 years, with her start as pr assistant at one of Houston’s most respected independent record labels. Last year Dorcey was honored as a “Divine Diva,” at the Pursuit of Dreams second annual Divine Diva brunch. She received her award alongside Letoya Luckett, Cheryl “Salt” Wray, Eve, Tamiko Hope and many other phenomenal women who are doing great things within their careers.
In 2009 Dorcey is collaborating with publicist Kelly King and Marjorie Sheriff to form “Social Chix Collective,” an alliance of PR pros designed to set an example of what success women in the public relations profession can have when joining forces, maximizing three times the PR power. Dorcey’s client experience over the years include working with leading talent and brands which include Red Bull North American, Wreckshop Records, Priority Records, Warner Brothers, The American Dream Film, The Roots, John Legend, Common, Busta Rhymes, Floetry, Miri-Ben Ari and many others.
Marjorie SheriffPR/Marketing Specialist
As a freelance publicist specializing in entertainment related clients, Marjorie Sheriff uses her media relations savvy to manage local and national publicity campaigns and land targeted opportunities for clients, with media ranging from radio shows to national/local magazines and newspapers.
She has organized and publicized a myriad of entertainment events and has worked on projects ranging from Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child to the theatrical releases of Million Dollar Baby and Harry Potter.
Marjorie began her career at Grey Entertainment in Los Angeles, where she coordinated media planning for Warner Bros Entertainment. During her tenure, she worked with media outlets such as the New York Times, People Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly.
Marjorie holds a B.A. in Marketing from Texas Southern University is looking forward to starting her Master’s program in public relations at University of Houston in Fall 2009. While in college Marjorie was selected for numerous competitive internships including Sony Music in Los Angeles and Katz Media Fellowship program in New York. She has also worked with Music World Entertainment, The Houston Rockets and Clear Channel Entertainment.
