Clarity.
Creativity.
Connection.

3 Dots specializes in marketing, PR, and creative design that captures what matters most to you—and your audiences. Headquartered in Montgomery County, MD and backed by national expertise, we craft purpose-driven programs that connect, inspire, and deliver results.
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Services we provide

At 3 Dots, we develop integrated campaigns for government agencies, municipalities, and mission-focused companies that need to reach people in clear, actionable ways. Whether you’re building public awareness, launching an initiative, or managing ongoing communications, we bring a deep understanding of what works—and why.

With decades of experience leading federal and national communications programs, we offer strategic marketing and PR services tailored to your audience, your goals, and your community.

  • Corporate identity & brand creation
  • Message development
  • Audience targeting & persona development
  • Market research & analysis
  • Campaign development & management
  • Account & channel marketing strategy
  • Creative design & production
  • Digital marketing
  • Content creation
  • Media & advertising services
  • Animated & live action video production
  • Demand generation account-based marketing
  • Sales enablement materials
  • Strategic planning & media message development
  • Thought leadership, community, & stakeholder campaigns
  • Media relations & outreach
  • Executive communications, media, & speaker training
  • Content strategy, development, & storytelling
  • Crisis communications
  • M&A and IPO communications
  • Awards & executive speaker program
  • Internal & talent communications
  • Interactive strategies & solutions
  • Online/digital marketing programs
  • Website design, development & management
  • SEO/SEM
  • Strategy & story development
  • Thought leadership engagement campaigns
  • Profile building
  • Audience targeting & follower growth programs
  • Influencer strategy
  • Paid social media campaigns
  • Social media executive & sales trainings
  • Program development & management
  • Attendee marketing
  • Audience identification
  • Event branding, ad creation & launch
  • Webinars & podcasts
  • Logistics
  • On-site support
  • Speaker acquisitions

We’re proud to be local—and seasoned.

3 Dots is led by a Montgomery County-based team with decades of experience delivering communications success at every level. From federal campaigns to hometown initiatives, our leadership combines the precision of a master writer/editor with the strategic vision of a former corporate executive and public-sector expert.

Together, we bring hands-on expertise, responsive service, and big-picture thinking—all grounded in a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.

Alice Kalish, CEO

Alice brings a unique blend of creativity, precision, and community-minded leadership to 3 Dots Communications. Through her formal background as a teacher and supporting family based businesses, she developed exceptional communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, engaging messages.

Now, as the founder and day-to-day operations lead of 3 Dots Communications, Alice is combining her editorial expertise with her organizational skills to help local and state-based organizations thrive. Her mission is to deliver marketing that resonates deeply within her community while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Steve Kalish, COO

Steve is an executive leader with 40+ years at the intersection of federal consulting and technology services. He co-founded Deep Water Point (DWP) and scaled it from four founders to 550+ professionals serving 125+ corporate clients. As head of the federal civilian and FAA practices, he built capture processes that delivered $12.5B in client wins with an 80%+ win rate—bringing significant value to the federal market through disciplined growth, trusted partnerships, and rigorous P&L ownership.

He’s now excited to bring that proven playbook to the state and local community, helping agencies and businesses modernize services, accelerate procurements, and deliver measurable outcomes.

David Gorodetski, Strategic Advisor

David is a consummate leader with over three decades of strategic communications experience and involvement in the Washington DC, community. His background as both a proven business professional and an award-winning artist uniquely positions him to support clients in unmatched ways.

He is an expert in strategy and ideation and has worked with nationally and internationally recognized clients, with specific expertise and focus on public sector, technology, non-profit, and membership organizations

Let’s talk.

Have a project in mind that you think we’d be a great fit for? We’d love to know what you’re thinking.