DKC was founded as Dan Klores Associates in 1991 by Dan Klores.[9] Klores had worked at Howard J. Rubenstein Associates, which was the most influential public relations firm in New York City.[9] Dan Klores Associates was renamed Dan Klores Communications in 2001.[10]
In November 2012, the firm started a new event marketing division.[11] DKC began expanding its branch on the West Coast of the United States in May 2013.[4] In June 2013, Jeffrey Lerner, the former political director of the Democratic National Committee, joined DKC as Executive Vice President.[12] DKC was recognized on the Forbes list of "8 Of The Best Influencer Marketing Campaigns From 8 Hot Agencies."[13] In September 2013, DKC formed a joint venture with JCIR.[14] The firm appointed Joe Quenqua as executive vice president and director of entertainment in November 2013.[1]
DKC opened an office in San Francisco in 2014.[5] Ella Robinson joined DKC as senior vice president of the firm's entertainment group in August 2014.[15] The firm also appointed Molly Currey to its Chicago office as Executive Vice President and head of Consumer Goods Practice.[16]
In 2023, DKC opened a new West Coast office in Century City.[17]