Good Causes. We like clients who are trying to make the world a better place. Usually, that’s non-profit organizations, but we also work with businesses that believe they can do well by doing good. And we have a biased view of what “a better place” means. If you want to save the planet, keep families healthy and help the less fortunate, we’re your kind of firm. If you’re trying to keep science out of the classroom or think global warming is a hoax, we’re probably not going to hit it off.
“Colin does a great job crafting simple, clear messages…which is usually a problem for innovators. He can cut to the heart of an issue, crystallize a compelling argument, and get results.” Isaac Barchas, Director, Austin Technology Incubator, University of Texas
Clear Message. Our approach is simple: start with a compelling message that speaks to your audience’s values. Simple, right? Well, it’s harder than it sounds, and many good ideas get bogged down in details, statistics and factual arguments that muddle their message and sound like a debate.
Strong Foundation. We want our clients to end up not needing us anymore. We help build a strong strategic communication foundation of approaches and skills so our clients can spend their resources on their audiences, not us. We’re not Baptist preachers, but we think it’s wiser to teach someone how to fish than to sell him fish dinners every month for a retainer fee.
Flawless Execution. But we’re not just pointy-headed intellectuals. We know how to do the work, too. When clients don’t have the internal resources to execute their good ideas, we put our local, regional and national communication experience to work.