Satisfied
with
the BEST

WHAT DRIVES US

Not solely driven by growth or revenues, Sticks & Stones is dedicated to solving our clients' problems with creative solutions. Driven by ethics, we have a seamless internal structure and project management process to ensure our clients' dollars only pay for value. Not driven simply by profit, Sticks & Stones aims to provide staff with an opportunity to earn a real living and the potential to partner. Driven by balance, we foster an environment where staff, like clients, are held in the highest regard.

OUR PROCESS

We live by our process. It dictates our client engagements and our project management procedures. Our process allows us to remain agile and focused, protecting our clients from waste and our reputation from tarnish. We break down all projects by these five stages, and then further analyze each stage using the process as a framework.

GOALS
&
MOTIVATIONS

Understanding your objectives is the first step. Listening, learning and researching your organization and audience provides us with a solid foundation from which to grow our strategy.

What your goals are, how you value them, what the underlying motivation is, who your audience is, what their motivations are, and the goals they have that you fulfill... all of this detail helps us to help you. How well you know your audience, and how well you are speaking to them are key, no matter the industry. Knowledge is powerful for a reason.

STRATEGY
&
APPROACH

Determining the plan and tactics comes next. Working from a solid foundation, we will devise the best course of action to bridge the gap between where you are and where you need to be.

Everything affects the strategy and approach; budget, timeframe, perspective, coverage, expectation, awareness, audience, exposure, reality, goals, value; everything. We address every client need individually, we do not sell packages or templates, we do not force canned solutions. Every client's context is unique, therefore every solution should be.

CREATIVE
&
DESIGN

The aesthetic and messaging must align with the strategy and approach. The way you look, what you say, and how you say it, all affect the perception of your organization - perception is reality.

The difference between form and function in marketing, is that form defines function. In our process, four of the five stages are rational; building an argument, a strategy, delivering it, and evaluating it. This stage is about emotion. The message impacts the audience through emotional response; increase the response, increase the impact. Attention to detail is fundamental and we pride ourselves on planning down to the minutiae.

EXECUTE
&
DELIVER

With the legwork done, we move to implementation. Setting the plan into motion, and ensuring each and every detail is well thought through. We will make certain the plan succeeds from beginning to end.

A great plan is only as good as its execution. Previous stages have set the course, now we manage the delivery. Detailed project management and thorough internal processes ensure that all deliverables mirror their concepts.

EVALUATE
&
ANALYZE

We measure the impact to ensure the objectives have been achieved and to help drive new goals and motivations.  Delivering you quantifiable results is how we succeed together.

Did the execution deliver the desired results? Were client's expectations met? Is there anything else that can be done to increase the impact? We dismantle the whole project looking for what knowledge was gained and areas of opportunity for the future.

SERVICES

  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research
  • Brainstorming Workshops & Focus Groups
  • Campaign Consultations & Industry Analysis
  • Internal & External Communications Strategy
  • Branding Strategy & Campaign Development
  • Servicescape & Merchandising Strategies
  • Social Media Tactics
  • Social Marketing Campaigns & Recruitment Campaigns
  • Brand Development
  • Website Design & Development
  • Graphic Design & Illustration
  • Photography & 3D Design
  • Media Planning & Buying
  • Event Planning & Coordination
  • Media & Public Relations
  • Campaign Analysis & Strategic Recommendations

OUR TEAM

Sticks & Stones is a collection of highly skilled individuals, each hand-selected to strengthen the team. By organizing a structure that is complementary to thorough internal processes, we drive effectiveness and value for our clients. With each team member having substantial industry backgrounds, we have the ability to facilitate the achievement of your goals.