Working With Us

Clarity, Collaboration, and Creative Momentum, All in One Place

We partner with leaders who believe in the power of strategy and story. We work to understand your mission, vision and values and then translate those touchpoints into materials that attract your ideal customers, employees, donors and raving fans.

Our approach falls into four phases:

Align

Strategy-based project kickoffs and discovery workshops mean all stakeholders know what measurable success and authentic connection look like.

Activate

Our discovery work is translated into a shared road map with timelines, budgets, deliverables and team responsibilities as parts of the mix.

Achieve

Strategy meets human-centered creative as work is developed highlighting client uniques, focusing on audience pain points and sparking a response

Adjust

Once your marketing is performing, we will measure what is working well and where results may be falling short, adapting as needed.

Our work provides clarity by focusing on what makes you unique and helps you grow.

While we do have a consistent method, our packages are tailored for each client based upon need, budget and deadline. As part of our initial conversation, we will determine what your ideal approach looks like.

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Emerge

4-6 Weeks

This is for a new organization ready to hang a shingle and say hello to the world. You know who you are, what you do and who you serve. Your model has been proven because money has changed hands.


Deliverables include:
Logo Development
Logo Library
Style Guide (logo variations, usage, colors and typefaces)

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Calibrate

6-8 Weeks

This is for organizations that have invested time and money in marketing that isn’t working. You’re frustrated and need a reset. We work with internal and external stakeholders to get unstuck and figure out a starting point.


Deliverables include:
Half-day Discovery Workshop
• Marketing Materials Audit
Stakeholder Interviews
Key Takeaways Document
Action Steps Document (basic positioning, ideal customers and “low hanging fruit” opportunities)

Enhance

10-12 Weeks

This is a combination of our Emerge and Calibrate packages for organizations needing the clarity that comes from a solid strategy and the impression a professionally-designed brand conveys. There is also deeper work for more enhanced marketing insights and materials.


Deliverables include:
Emerge Package
• Calibrate Package
• Brand Voice Document
• Customer Personas Document
• User Journeys Document
• Direct and Indirect Competitors Document
• Marketing Plan

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Integrate

We are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence in our work and many clients are curious about how we do it. Our framework allows you to integrate AI in ways that align with your mission, vision and values.

We’re also testing some new AI tools for client use. Curious? Ask us about them.

“Can you work using project, contract or retainer agreements based upon client needs and capabilities?”

Yes. Our FAQs page should answer most of the questions you have.

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