What makes us different?

Our Approach

From insight to impact, our process builds brands that drive measurable growth.

We align brand and business strategy through a seamless process that moves from Research & Analytics to Strategy & Positioning, to Creative & Activation. Every step is designed to deliver insights, focus, and results.
01.
Research
& Analytics
We start with proprietary research and analytics to uncover what drives your audiences and markets. Our rigorous, fast, and actionable insights give leaders the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
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02.
Strategy
& Positioning
We translate insight into strategy by defining a clear, differentiated positioning that aligns teams and sharpens focus, to accelerate short-term growth and create enduring value.
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03.
Creative
& Activation
We bring strategy to life through creative that inspires people and propels markets. From identity and messaging to campaigns and engagement, we activate your brand across every touchpoint to drive measurable results.
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Our Clients

Where conversations become outcomes.

We help leaders across industries transform complex challenges and opportunities into measurable outcomes. From focus to activation to impact.
"Their foundational brand strategy set the stage to nearly triple our revenue in two years."

Leadership

When experience leads, better outcomes follow.

Our leadership team is your day-to-day team, intimately involved in big-picture thinking and detailed execution. We become our clients trusted strategic advisors.
Diane Beecher

Diane Beecher

Co-Founder / CEO /
Chief Strategy Officer
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Mark Morris

Mark Morris

Co-Founder
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Jen Layton

Jen Layton

Chief Research Officer
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Andrew Haug

Andrew Haug

Chief Creative Officer
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Chantal Panozzo

Chantal Panozzo

Chief Content Officer
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Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Chief Marketing Officer
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Diane Beecher
Co-Founder / CEO /
Chief Strategy Officer

A proven industry leader, Diane has worked with some of the world’s leading brands for over three decades. Give her a challenge and she’ll give you both a smile and a solution that drives double-digit growth. Known for her high-energy, hands-on approach and deep client relationships, Diane leaves no part of your business to chance—or to the less experienced. Instead, she conducts every facet of an engagement with both detailed precision and an unflappable positive attitude.

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Mark Morris
Co-Founder

An entrepreneur at heart, Mark founded his first company in college. In 1982, he began what later became The Brand Consultancy, and his passion for marrying brand to business strategy has helped to drive the company forward for three decades. Known for his strategic thinking and business acumen, he also has a reputation as an accomplished cook and sailor.

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Jen Layton
Chief Research Officer

Jen began her career as an Olympic-level gymnast. When an injury forced her to quit, she flipped over to brand research, which she’s been conducting for several decades. Jen loves asking questions: What’s important to your success? What makes people tick? How do customers make decisions? Inspired by answers, Jen unveils insights that drive both business results and cries of “Jen, you’re a nerd.” She doesn't mind. She has a degree in neurobiology to prove it.

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Andrew Haug
Chief Creative Officer

Andrew’s design leadership is driven by passion and purpose. With over two decades of international experience, Andrew brings a thoughtful approach to creativity. No matter the sector—supermarkets, sports, silicone—Andrew begins every brand journey with a powerful tool: listening. Open minded and never one sided, Andrew is deeply invested in his work, his team members, and his clients’ success. By inspiring connections between brands and people, he creates impressions that are felt and therefore, never forgotten.

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Chantal Panozzo
Chief Content Officer

Global brand platforms, international advertising campaigns, and vision statements of Fortune 500 companies all have one thing in common: Chantal’s writing. With a creative career that has taken her to several countries, Chantal’s strategic storytelling has helped hundreds of brands think beyond the borders of possibility. No matter the assignment—brand voice development, messaging, integrated marketing campaign—Chantal’s solution will aim to both drive change and inspire a smile.

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Kelly Reilly
Chief Marketing Officer

A seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of expertise in building global brands, Kelly is a firm believer that success in marketing begins with a profound understanding of the customer, which includes a relentless pursuit of insights into their behaviors, attitudes and preferences. Whether leading marketing initiatives for industry giants or steering the ship for a nimble start-up, Kelly brings a passion for connecting great strategy with compelling creativity.

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