The Ivy Group, Ltd.

Capture the middle of the board with unequal pawn-for-knight and knight-for-bishop trades. Okay, that may not work if you're playing Karpov… or looking at the long term. In devising strategy, context is everything: what does the research say about market perceptions, economic conditions, technological opportunities, new social behaviors, or product innovations? And what may work today may not be the best route for the mid or long term.

The real strategy test – and what gets our motors revving every morning – is the test of the marketplace. An investment in marketing needs to provide a return. That takes creative brainpower to translate strategy into ideas and ideas into dynamic language and imagery that are communicated by smart technology and media.

Ask our clients. We will gladly provide references. They are in the best position to tell their stories and attest to our commitment to their success.