Choice is rampant. Tastes can be fickle. If you’re not tomorrow’s next big thing, you could be yesterday’s news. It’s a delicate balance between being a flash-in-the-pan fad and an enduring staple. To grow, you must be relevant. To be relevant, you must connect. We uncover the essence of your story, then tell it in fresh ways that engage and inspire action. Enjoy the spotlight, you’ll be there for a while.
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Your company is ultimately only as nimble as its communications. Communications activates your strategic plan, drives operational improvements and aligns stakeholders. Combining senior communications counsel with sophisticated marketing strategies, we help you engage internal and external corporate audiences efficiently, effectively.
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Who are you and why should anyone care? If you sound like fill-in-the-blank, you’re missing the boat. Awareness and understanding are not enough. Today, it’s engagement. And, you have to meet a long list of expectations before you’re rewarded with loyalty. We help you understand what matters to the people who matter to you. If your why doesn’t match theirs’, it may be time to rock the boat.
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Organizational threats come in all shapes and sizes. Attacks can hit you head on or side swipe you completely. Do you understand your risks? Are you prepared for a winner-takes-all encounter? It can be hard to see the forest for the trees when managing your reputation. We help identify, understand and prepare for big and small risks before they hit. And, when you're facing an uncontrolled fire, we help manage the communications to hold the line and maintain trust. Get a clear view today to be transparent when all eyes are on you.
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The world moves pretty fast, especially online. It can make the speed of light seem like it’s moving backwards. In the rush to keep pace, it’s easy to lose sight of why you’re there. Or, who you’re trying to reach. It isn’t about clicks and what’s cool. It’s one more way to build awareness, increase leads and hit business results. We run the online race so you can enjoy the finish.
“Creative” and “strategy” are not often uttered in the same sentence. For us, they function together. They are the yin and yang of design. Using principles of design, coupled with years of experience, we strive to deliver visual solutions that break through to tell your story. We focus on the big picture and the details so all you and your audiences experience is design that engages. Creative and strategy, it’s a beautiful partnership.
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If you’re looking for a team to simply say, “Yes,” it’s probably not us. We’ll be the first to ask hard questions when necessary, because we know the people important to your business will do the same. We don’t spin because it doesn’t move you forward. It’s about doing something well and then helping the world to understand why it should care. Your results are the measure of our success. We think our strong client retention record suggests we must be doing something right.
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GIVING BACK
We are fortunate to lend a hand to a number of worthy organizations in our hometown and across the country. We are proud to donate our time, talent or money to them. It’s our way of giving back to the organizations that are the true gifts to our community.
We are the people who helped change Duck® brand duct tape from a tool box commodity to a cult classic for creative design and self-expression.
We are the people who helped the Downtown Cleveland Alliance attract a record number of new businesses, retail companies and residents to make the city a bustling place to live, work and play.
We are the people who helped launch Global Cleveland, a hub and catalyst to attract and retain talent to the Greater Cleveland region.
We are the people who helped transform the view of Krylon, the first aerosol paint, to make it one of today's hottest DIY and craft brands.
We are the people who helped enhance Lincoln Electric's position as the go-to expert and leader in welding, cutting and automation products.
We are the people who helped pull menopause from a taboo secret whispered in the shadows to front page news with The North American Menopause Society as the premier third party expert.
We are the people who helped the management team and the Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity engage investors and enhance value through an expanded corporate narrative.
We are the people who helped The MetroHealth System articulate and amplify its value proposition to current and potential investors, as well as the community at large.
We are the people who helped Vitamix evolve a small kitchen appliance into one of the most coveted culinary tools for home cooks and professional chefs alike.
We are the people who helped reposition Moen from a builder-grade faucet to a fashionable designer kitchen and bath accessory.
We are the people who helped manage communications during a tragic school shooting to keep the public informed and enable teachers, staff, children and the community to return to education.
We are the people who helped refresh the brand identity of The City Club of Cleveland to give the group a modern look that celebrates its 100-year rabble rousing history.
We are the people who helped Moen celebrate its 75th anniversary with a special edition Look Book using high-end design to feature elegant kitchen and bath accessories.