Strategic Communication

Big-agency results. Fractional-agency flexibility.

In a tightening market, leadership teams need more than support; they need strategic firepower that moves the business forward. Manhattan Strategies delivers visually-driven and data-backed communications through full and fractional models. This gives brands instant scale with senior expertise – all designed to flex with today's cash flow realities.

Problems We Solve

Headcount reductions leave strategy gaps and missed deadlines

Legacy AOR retainers burn cash while results stall

Messages splinter across owned, earned, paid and social

Visual storytelling lags, lowering engagement and trust

"We built a different kind of consultancy: A senior-led, design-forward firm that blends strategy, storytelling and execution — without the bloat.”

Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better for Your Communications Budget

Award-Winning Solutions. Trusted Across the Globe.

Outcomes

Up to 40% cost savings vs. traditional AOR retainers through fractional staffing

Cross‑channel narrative consistency in < 60 days

40% lift in earned‑media share of voice

Dashboards linking comms KPIs to revenue & risk for CFO visibility

Tools & Solutions

Executive Comms | Brand Storytelling | Data‑Driven PR | Internal Comms | Keynote Production | Interactive Storytelling

Your New York-based team

Manhattan Strategies is an enterprise-ready agency partner trusted to drive global B2B digital communications.

Our Secure Advisory Framework

All Full-Time Employees - No Contract Workers

Based in New York; Clients Across 11 Time Zones Globally

AI Use Policy & Secure Technology Platforms

Featured Team

Audrey Porter

Managing Director

Lucy Leggett

Associate Director, Executive Influence

Max Levine Murray

Senior Associate, Strategic Communication

Frequently Asked Questions

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Driving Results

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2019

Disrupting the Beauty Booking Industry

2019

Storytelling the Future of Work & AI

2020

Branding an International Consulate in New York City

2025

Award-Winning Enterprise LinkedIn Ad Campaign Using LinkedIn Thought Leadership Ad Product

2023

Launching Global Sales Channel Program for B2B Enterprise

2024

Developing a Dynamic, Adaptable Brand for AI Startup Roadshow

2025

Bringing Precision Targeting to Policy Influence

2023

Storytelling an Iconic American Beverage Brand

2024

Bringing Light to Emerging Space Technologies

2024

Powering Energy Intelligence Through Innovative Design

2024

A Data-Driven Analysis of Fan Engagement in USL League One Soccer

2025

Increasing Reach by 3x for Fortune 100 Tech Executive

2025

How a Fortune 100 Tech Company Turned Its Executives into a Global LinkedIn Growth Engine

2024

Supercharging Union Square's Newest Tech Community

2024

Creating Clear Pathways to Strengthen Community Support

2024

Brand Reimagination

2024

Improving UX & Accessibility with Inclusive Design