AIRBNB

PUTTING AIRBNB ON THE MAP

For nearly 15 years, DKC has been the agency of record for Airbnb, guiding its evolution from a quirky startup to a global platform that revolutionized the way the world travels. Through strategic communications, DKC has shaped the narrative for Airbnb’s consumer, product, and policy programs, while also leading executive communications for key figures like Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nate Blecharczyk, and Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson.

STOPS ALONG THE JOURNEY

DKC has been with Airbnb every step of the way: from its scrappy beginnings to becoming a cultural phenomenon (and a household word), through a travel-halting pandemic and a triumphant IPO, and even leading corporate responses to global crises like the Afghan and Ukrainian refugee emergencies. Along the way, Airbnb pioneered a new era of blended work, life, and travel.

2024: AN ICONIC YEAR

2024 was another unforgettable chapter. DKC amplified Brian Chesky’s unique “Founder Mode” leadership philosophy, landing breakthrough coverage and industry-wide recognition. In May, DKC helped launch Icons, a new category of extraordinary travel experiences. The launch was the biggest product moment in Airbnb’s history, earning over 10K stories worldwide.