Over the past 15 years, we have built relationships with a wide range of journalists and creative trendsetters. No matter how big some of our clients have become in the meantime, they are still run by people with a passion – the same kind of passion that we put into Diamonds & Pearls.

We think along with our clients about how to best tell their stories and – this is something quite different – to communicate them. On one hand, through those good relations, and on the other, by creating and organising truly memorable press moments. Anyone can pop a bottle of Champagne and invite the 'flavour of the month' to an event, but we like to go further. Of course, we're not blind to trends and innovation – we're constantly listening, feeling and observing the zeitgeist.

Our work is about people and relationships, and how to find warm, personal and creative ways to bring our clients closer to their clients. Admittedly, that also sounds a bit old hat. But nevertheless, it's what we strive to do, to the best of our abilities. Every day.

Let’s meet:
 

Debby Wilmsen

Her ambition was to become a journalist and write about the world and its problems. She left the quiet Kempen region for the city of Antwerp and, aside from a few odd jobs in the hospitality sector, never looked back. After graduating and a fascinating internship with a Flemish TV broadcaster, she immediately began working as a press officer in the fashion & lifestyle sector.

She never ended up becoming an investigative journalist, but after a few years, she was offered the job of brand manager for Martini. In 2009, Diamonds & Pearls was founded and her passion for the hospitality industry and the media could be combined. Otherwise, since 2003, not much has changed. Food & Drink have a prominent and important place in her life. She’s held onto her old-fashioned common sense from the Kempen region - despite picking up an Antwerp accent.

IG: @dwilmsen  
Contact: debby@dpcommunications.be

Frederic De Gezelle

Dreamt of exploring the world and studied tourism at Hogeschool Mechelen. He then changed course and after a brief stint studying communications, he entered the world of marketing and events, working for Bacardi-Martini and Pegase. After a few years working for large companies, in 2011, he decided to join his wife in her PR agency. And since then, he’s learned to live with being ‘the husband of…’ He loves his job, but sometimes wishes he could spend his days full-time going on long walks with the dog, running cross-country in the Ardennes and spending winters in the Alps. There's nothing wrong with dreaming…

IG: @fredo260
Mail: frederic@dpcommunications.be

Sam

Since 2015, I've been the official office dog of Diamonds & Pearls. I am in seventh heaven when visitors arrive. Couriers, neighbours, customers, journalists or interns… I'm delighted to see them all and certainly when they share their ‘Lukke’ butter waffles with me. Sometimes I model for the Instagram stories or photos and once in a while, I'm allowed to come to an event or a meeting. I love going on walks around the Abbey of Maredsous or De Schorre in Boom and that's right, I also love those ‘Lukke’ butter waffles, but I think I might have said that already, didn't I?!