The Carter Malone Group (CMG) is an award-winning public relations, marketing, advertising and government relations firm with more than two decades of experience helping organizations communicate with purpose and impact. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Memphis, with an office in Jackson, Mississippi, CMG develops integrated communications strategies that help organizations build visibility, strengthen reputations, engage audiences and move important ideas forward.

Our work spans industries and audiences, from corporations, government agencies and educational institutions to nonprofits, healthcare organizations, community initiatives and cultural events. We bring together strategic thinking, creative storytelling and hands-on execution to meet each client’s unique communications challenges and goals.

We believe the best work comes from strong partnerships, a deep understanding of our clients and their audiences, and a willingness to bring fresh thinking to every challenge. More than two decades later, that approach continues to shape how we work and the relationships we build.

Deidre Carter Malone is the founder and President/CEO of The Carter Malone Group (CMG), an award-winning public relations, marketing, advertising and government relations firm she founded in 2003. A communications strategist and former broadcast journalist, Deidre brings more than three decades of experience in public relations, marketing, media and public affairs.

Before founding CMG, Deidre served as Vice President of Marketing Development for ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and previously served as Director of Public Relations for St. Jude. She began her career as a news producer at WMC-TV Action News 5.

Deidre’s experience extends well beyond communications. A former Shelby County Commissioner, she became the first African American woman to chair the Shelby County Commission and chaired key committees focused on budget, community services, housing and economic development. Her public-sector and community leadership experience gives her a unique perspective on the intersection of communications, business, government and the communities organizations serve.

Under her leadership, CMG has earned national and regional recognition, including being named a Marketing Communications Firm of the Year by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency and receiving recognition from the Public Relations Society of America. In 2024, Deidre was named PR Executive of the Year by the Memphis Chapter of PRSA.

Deidre is a graduate of Jackson State University with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Marketing.