JD Ellison is a creative strategist, writer, and founder of JD Ellison & Co., an independent practice based in Asheville, North Carolina. His work spans public relations, brand strategy, and cultural programming, with a particular interest in food, hospitality, and the people shaping contemporary Southern culture.
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Through his practice, Ellison works with businesses, creative talent, and community organizations to develop their public presence and bring new ideas into the world. Projects range from author programming and culinary collaborations to communications for organizations investing in the future of their communities.
His work is shaped by an interest in how culture takes form: around a table, through a shared story, or in the places people choose to gather. That curiosity connects a varied practice, with storytelling and a strong sense of place at its core.
Notable Clients and Collaborators
Yo-Yo Ma
HGTV
Garden & Gun
East Fork Pottery
Molly Yeh
Hawa Hassan
David Gate
TLC (television network)
Cotton Inc.
Wicked Weed Brewing
Ashleigh Shanti
Explore Asheville
Chow Chow Food Festival
BayHaven Food and Wine
Zoe Adjonyoh
The City of Asheville
No Evil Foods
Cleophus Hethington
Buncombe County Government
YMI Cultural Center
Mountain BizWorks
J. Chong
Eda Rhyne Distillery
Lay Alston
Diaz Restaurant Group