We are djla
Our team brings together award-winning graphic design, high-impact content strategists and creative copywriting, top-tier media buying, and expert video producers. With over 50 years of combined experience, djla has every resource needed to deliver exceptional results efficiently and affordably. At djla, our principal partners are hands-on with every account, ensuring personalized attention and unmatched quality. It’s this commitment that keeps our clients with us, year after year.
djla Marketing & Communications is a multidisciplinary design company.
Jackie Horlick
Principle & Creative Director – djla
Jackie joined djla as CEO in 2000. Her career started at Della Femina, Travisano & Partners in Los Angeles as a copywriter. After two years, she moved to DDB Los Angeles, and won the Belding Award. As an agency principal who works directly with clients, Jackie’s marketing solutions consistently maximize budgets and produce extremely successful campaigns. Jackie graduated magna cum laude from UCLA.
Marilyn Freeman
Principal – Marilyn Freeman & Associates
Merch Fulfillment
A Los Angeles–area branding and promotional products consultancy that helps clients conceptualize and source custom branded merchandise, apparel, and promotional gifts tailored to specific goals, events, and marketing objectives. Rather than sending clients to browse catalogs or generic product listings, she works closely with each client to understand their brand, audience, budget, and timeline, and then presents curated, creative branded item ideas that align with their needs and make an impact in promotional and event environments.
Josh Coffman
Chief Engineer - SunnyByte
Web & Software Development
SunnyByte provides web development services including website redesigns, custom builds, migrations, ecommerce solutions, maintenance, and technical infrastructure support. Known for a thoughtful and collaborative approach, their work emphasizes clear communication and reliable execution.
Scott Doughty
Partner & Creative Director – djla
Scott has been in advertising since 1996 and with djla since 1998. Today he is a partner and djla’s creative director and responsible for much of djla’s success with his innovative concepts and high-impact art direction. Scott is the engine behind djla’s prized creative machine. Scott graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design from Woodbury University.
Greg Okun
President – GEO Network
Music & Live Events Sponsorship Broker
Greg Okun is a business leader and the founder of GEO Network, LLC, a management and advisory firm based in Los Angeles that focuses on results‑driven strategic partnerships and marketing solutions. In his role, he develops collaborative opportunities between brands and entertainment partners, including music and live experience activations such as event sponsorship alignments (for example, GEO Network’s involvement with Goldenvoice’s “Vibes Village” at the Cali Vibes Music Festival).
Stephane Trottier
Director – Prod24
Video Production
Stéphane Trottier is a filmmaker and media producer best‑known as the co‑founder and director of PROD 24, a video production company specializing in creating visual content for advertising, web, and documentary projects. He has a background in film direction and has worked on various corporate and creative film projects.
JJ Gish
President – TypeCraft
Commercial Printing
Typecraft, Inc. is a long‑established commercial printing company based in Pasadena, California. They specialize in high‑quality print services — including annual reports, catalogs, corporate collateral, and other graphic materials — serving design, education, arts, entertainment, and corporate clients. The business has roots in historic local print shops and continues to operate digital and traditional print production for custom projects.