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, data-backed communications through full and fractional models, giving brands instant scale, senior expertise and outcomes that 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
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Featured Team
Audrey Porter
Vice President
Lucy Leggett
Senior Associate, Executive Communication
Alice Luu
Associate Director, Communications
Max Levine Murray
Senior Associate, Strategic Communication
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fractional strategic‑communications support?
A flexible retainer (sometimes as low as 10 hours a month) that plugs senior‑level strategists and designers into your team without full‑time salaries or bloated AOR fees. Hours scale up for launches, then ratchet down during quieter quarters, protecting cash while keeping momentum.
How does fractional support integrate with existing staff?
We assign a lead strategist as your “virtual CCO desk”; they join weekly stand‑ups, route content through IR/Legal, and pull in designers or PR specialists only when needed, eliminating friction and shadow agencies.
What metrics prove ROI in a fractional model?
Same as full service: share of voice, sentiment lift, executive reach, inbound media and an added cost‑per‑result dashboard showing dollar efficiency versus prior AOR spend.
How fast can fractional support start?
We onboard in five business days: discovery call, shared Slack channel, and a 30‑day roadmap locked before week two – ideal for companies mid‑reorg or post‑layoff.
Which industries benefit most from fractional comms?
Firms facing cyclical budgets (tech scale‑ups, higher ed, healthcare, climate and mission‑driven nonprofit) where strategic bursts matter more than year‑round heavy retainers.
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