Who We Are
The P.M. Firm, LLC is a full service creative agency and management powerhouse specializing in brand strategy, marketing, event production, and experiential storytelling. Founded in 2016, the firm was built to equip both emerging and established talent, brands, and organizations with the tools needed to navigate and thrive within competitive industries. At our core, we help clients achieve long term success and cultural relevance by developing bold ideas, executing intentional strategy, and curating experiences that connect people in meaningful ways.
The P.M. Firm delivers end to end solutions across creative direction, public relations, digital marketing, influencer strategy, event curation, and brand development, serving lifestyle, sports, entertainment, nonprofit, and corporate clients. Our approach blends creativity with execution, culture with commerce, and vision with structure, allowing our clients to not only stand out, but sustain growth and impact.
Meet The CEO
Porchia Marie is a powerhouse Brand Strategist, Experience Curator, and Creative Director known for her ability to bring people, brands, and culture together in unforgettable ways. As the Founder and CEO of The P.M. (Publications & Management) Firm, LLC, Dope People Meet®, and Dope People Meet League®, LLC, she has built a multi-platform ecosystem that bridges creativity, community, and commerce across industries. Her work centers on developing bold ideas, executing intentional strategy, and curating experiences that create lasting cultural impact.
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Through her companies, Porchia provides a platform for industry professionals and creatives to connect, collaborate, and scale. She has a proven track record of developing and executing high-impact marketing campaigns that increase brand awareness, engagement, and profitability. Her client and partner roster includes Nike, Google, Pepsi, Spinrilla, Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, A3C, B. Simone, DJ Holiday, K Camp, Rare Sound, Since the 80’s, Belaire Rosé, Camille Rose, and many more.
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Porchia currently serves as Community Marketing Manager for Foot Locker Atlanta, where she leads large-scale activations and community-driven campaigns across the Southeast. Over the past two years, she has executed 20+ major activations with brand partners including Nike, Jordan Brand, Puma, and Adidas, driving $3M+ in sales, engaging 100K+ attendees, and managing $7M+ in campaign investment. Her work has generated 5.5B+ media impressions, blending sports, culture, and commerce to deliver measurable store growth and brand equity.
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A trusted cultural voice with undeniable stage presence, Porchia has hosted and moderated numerous high-profile events that merge entertainment, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Her hosting portfolio includes serving as the official host for The Shop: Uninterrupted Live Tour (Atlanta stop) alongside Paul Rivera, Maverick Carter, Quavo, and Monica Denise, hosting Office Hours at the Essence Girls United Summit, the Coca-Cola x BEN Sneaker Ball Award Gala “Laced in Legacy”, and the Emerging 100 of Atlanta Cocktails & Conversations Spring Social, among many others.
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Porchia’s career began in artist management, overseeing day-to-day operations for Billboard Top 100 rap artist Dae Dae. She later expanded into brand strategy and influencer marketing, connecting businesses with prominent artists, creators, and cultural figures. Her management and collaboration experience includes working alongside Lil Baby, K Camp, Hunxho, Chester “Tre” Rogers, OMB Peezy, Sonny Digital, B. Simone, Pretty Vee, DJ Champ, and Grammy-nominated songwriter Ace Redd, among others.
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Launched during the pandemic, the Dope People Meet® Podcast became the foundation of a broader creative ecosystem focused on meaningful dialogue and connection. Since its inception, Dope People Meet® has produced 50+ curated events across five states, hosted 10 international webinars, and engaged creatives across the U.S., UK, Canada, South Africa, North Africa, England, and the Caribbean, becoming a global cultural connector known as Where Creatives Meet®.
One of Porchia’s most ambitious ventures, DPM League® is an intramural-style sports league that fuses culture, competition, and community on a global stage. Each season introduces a new sport alongside interactive fan moments, brand partnerships, and community-driven programming. In September 2025, the League made its international debut in Cape Town, South Africa during FAME Week Africa, uniting Team USA and Team South Africa in a first-of-its-kind showcase that sparked global visibility, cultural exchange, and lasting diaspora impact.
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Porchia is widely recognized for her cultural influence and leadership. In 2021, she was twice featured on the front page of Nike.com as part of the Nike YardRunners Campaign, representing minority women in business and elevating HBCUs on a global stage. In March 2024, she was honored by the City of Atlanta, Atlanta City Council, and Atlanta Influences Everything during Women’s History Month. Most recently, she was named to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s FIFTY Under 50 Outstanding Young Alumni Class of 2025, recognizing her excellence as a proud HBCU graduate.
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At the core of Porchia’s work is a singular mission: to empower creative voices, elevate brand engagement, and build platforms that drive innovation and community impact. Through visionary leadership, strategic partnerships, and intentional storytelling, she continues to shape culture, bridge industries, and create spaces where talent is nurtured, stories are amplified, and possibilities expand.
For more information, follow @porchiamarie on Instagram.
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“Making the decision to attend UAPB was special to me because it carried the legacy of my grandmother from back when it was AM&N college. UAPB is the heartbeat of the south & it allowed me to express the uniqueness of my blackness in a safe space!
HBCU’s are important to carry the culture of our black communities & display the impact we have on the world! Black is Power! & HBCU’s allow you to showcase your power on our own stage!”
NIKE HBCU YARDRUNNERS 👟🦁
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