Strengthening Community Engagement & Business Visibility in Urban Communities and Markets.

E1 Connect Marketing Agency was founded by Danavan and Malikah Hylton to strengthen the relationships between brands, communities, and the people they serve. Beginning in 2015 as Hylton Elite Marketing Agency in North Nashville, the company supported underserved neighborhoods by raising funds, offering pro bono services, and connecting grassroots groups with corporate partners. As trust grew, E1 Connect became a key resource for employers seeking qualified local talent and began offering workshops, career guidance, and motivational speaking for youth, adults, and returning citizens.

The agency’s community-first approach led to partnerships with real estate developers, city agencies, and housing authorities to help engage residents and support leadership, soft-skills, and entrepreneurship training programs. E1 Connect later expanded its reach globally through event marketing for African diaspora communities and collaborations with the former African Union Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Arikana Chihombori. Today, E1 Connect serves clients across the West Coast, the Southeastern U.S., and emerging markets in Africa, working to ensure that urban communities can live, work, and grow in sustainable, peaceful environments.