UnderstandDevelop an understanding of the company, its objectives, existing activities, market environment, and the specific opportunity or challenge under consideration.
AssessEvaluate the relevant media activities, audiences, positioning, distribution channels, partnerships, commercial considerations, and potential opportunities.
DevelopEstablish a strategy, development plan, initiative, or broader framework appropriate to the engagement.
ImplementWhere appropriate, support implementation and continue providing strategic input as the initiative develops.
AlignCertain relationships may develop beyond a conventional engagement—where alignment is strong, a company may consider investment participation or an equity-based component to compensation. Determined individually, never automatic.