Direct Mail Express (DME) is born
Brothers, Mike and Tom Panaggio, and sister Kathy Wise launch Direct Mail Express (DME) as a marketing fulfillment company in Daytona Beach
15 Successful Companies during the last 35 years
“Business is no different than playing basketball. You must work hard and practice every day. Execute an exciting offense and prepare a dynamic defense. You should love the game, and enjoy it to be successful.”
Timeline
DME Grows
DME moves to its new 10-acre corporate campus at 2441 Bellevue Avenue. (Eventually expands to over 18 acres).
DME Partners with Southeast Toyota
Southeast Toyota creates an in-house direct marketing company. DME selected as the main vendor.
Response Mail Express Launches
RME: Response Mail Express is established in Tampa to service the financial planner industry
DME Automotive
DME Automotive Formed with Mike Walther, CEO and Tom Leonard CTO.
DME Goes Digital Print
DME Commits to 4 color Digital Print with Xerox's IGEN 3
DME Pioneers XMPIE Software
DME becomes the first major user of XMPIE Software to power the IGEN 3
JM Family (Jim Moran, Philanthropist and Car Dealer 1918-2007)
JM Family purchases 49.9 % of DME Automotive
Southeast Toyota
Southeast Toyota buys a 49.9 percent share in DME Automotive.
Response Mail Express Soars
Response Mail Express (RME) sets sales records with more than 800 Seminars in a month
Daytona Wellness Center
Daytona Wellness Center expands to 4000 sf state-of-the-art facility.
Response Mail Express Sold
Response Mail Express sold to Huron Capital
DME Automotive
Solera Purchases 100% of DME Automotive
DME Academy is Born
DME Academy Formed
Pristine Tangerine Grove: 450 Acres
Mike invested in Florida Citrus in Manatee County. His orchards grow Autumn Honey and Juicy Crunch variety tangerines, known for their distinctive sweet and juicy flavors.
DME Visual
Mike adds environmental design capability, and starts DME Visual.
DME Digital
DME Digital founded by Mike and a team of experts in digital marketing.
Daytona Ice Rink
Mike acquires Daytona Ice Arena. Facility undergoes a total upgrade.
DME Academy Grows
DME Academy Breaks ground on its first dormitory
Invested in Combine Academy (Boarding School with Professional Athletic Training) Lincolnton, NC
Invested in this international Boarding School. Mike's monetary pledge funded the new collegiate Soccer Field!
Seros Partners is formed (Sports & Entertainment Agency) "Helping the world's best talent control their destiny."
Mike partners with a stellar group of proven executives (Christian Dawkins, Jonah Baize, Trevor Booker, & Matt Morris) to form an agency that handles contract negotiations, NIL management, and branding & marketing.
DME Delivers
DME Delivers is a full-service marketing agency specializing in high-converting, direct mail advertising materials, and cutting-edge performance tracking tools. Founded in 1984, DME Delivers started with a team of just seven people. DME now owns and operates a number of brands in the marketing, graphics and printing industries, and employs hundreds of people in Central Florida.
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DME Visual is a premier large-format digital printing company specializing in custom graphics, branded space and graphic vinyl. From walls to vehicles, DME Visual specializes in customized graphic vinyl for any branded purpose.
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DME Digital is a cutting-edge digital marketing agency focused on empowering direct mail with the latest digital marketing techniques, including PPC, SEO, and website development.
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DME Sports Academy
Founded in 2015 by Mike and Dan Panaggio, the DME Academy facility has over 47,000 square feet of space including two regulation size basketball courts, 2 soccer fields, 4 beach volleyball sand courts, and seven indoor volleyball courts, educational space, 2 dorms, cafeteria, strength and equipment department, Student Activity Center, large comfy transport vans, a separate 36,000 sq ft ice arena, and much more. The Academy has developed an enviable international reputation for excellence in multiple sports and has led to the development of dozens of NCAA athletes and a few pros who play in the NBA! We are supported by Adidas, our amazing sponsor for athletic gear!
Visit WebsiteDaytona Ice Arena
The Daytona Ice Arena hosts affordable family entertainment: Public skate sessions daily, Daytona Hockey Academy, Learn to Skate Programs, Birthday Parties & Summer Camps, Embry Riddle Hockey, Bar Open on League & College Nights, Thaw Zone Cafe Snacks & Drinks.
Visit WebsiteDaytona Wellness Center
Daytona Wellness Center is dedicated to peak performance, fitness, and wellness. The Center is a pioneer in sports recovery, general wellness, and anti-aging techniques and technologies. Tech includes cryotherapy, hydromassage, advanced infrared sauna, and more.
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