Ithaca Street Partners has over 25 years of experience developing communications programs and advising multinational companies, governments and organizations. Some examples include:
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - DISPEL MYTHS BY HIGHLIGHTING THE SOURCES OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
Challenge
Overcome prevailing myths and the one-sided narrative about Latinos in America with facts.
Response
Develop thought leadership program demonstrating Latino contributions to the US economy. Develop and deliver impactful content via credible spokespersons by working with leading think-tanks and organizations.
Results
Created differentiated content which gained national media coverage and was shared widely by key influencers with corporate, government and community leaders.
RE-BRANDING - DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF GIRLS IN STEM FOR AN ICONIC NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Challenge
Despite legacy program success over many years, leading Girl’s organization not known for advances in Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) areas, innovation and leadership programs.
Response
Develop national C-suite engagement program stressing STEM education and contributions of girls to economic growth and leadership.
Results
Developed a 5-city executive roundtable program.
Engaged over 70 corporate senior leaders in technology, finance, entrepreneurship, HR, science and Boards.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY - ATTRACT INVESTMENTS IN WOMEN AND MINORITY BUSINESSES
Challenge
Significant economic growth can come from minorities and women and their owned businesses but few in financial services see this as an attractive investment cohort.
Response
Develop an influencer and executive engagement program to secure visibility for the platform and to potential investment partners.
Results
Created a successful messaging and engagement program with leading VCs, bankers.
Secured increased deal flow.
GLOBAL BUSINESS 1 - UNITE JAPAN AND CHINA IN A COMMON PURPOSE
Challenge
Despite China and Japan’s long-standing reputation as intractable rivals, Japanese real estate developer opening major property in Shanghai wants to demonstrate common goals with China and the world.
Response
Develop messaging, media relations and publicity campaign to counter negative stereotypes by engaging with global journalists.
Result
Engaged top-tier global publications for in-depth background and on-the-record media interviews.
Resulted in client being recognized as FORTUNE Asia Businessman of the Year.
GLOBAL BUSINESS 2 - BRIDGE MONGOLIA WITH THE WORLD
Challenge
Land-locked, struggling economically and overly dependent on fossil fuel resources and minerals, Mongolia wants to welcome global investment and tourism.
Response
Develop program to engage with local business leaders by becoming part of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Result
Client for the first time attended WEF programs in Davos, Dalian and Tokyo
Hosted first ever WEF program in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Developed global investment and tourism promotion program.