Awards credibility Akrete has a strong award pedigree including Gold Stevie Agency of the Year and Bronze Stevie in management practices, plus PRWeek accolades. This positions them well to upsell premium PR, content and marketing services to mid-market and corporate clients seeking validated outcomes.

Industry focus fit Specialization in commercial real estate, finance, professional services and cannabis aligns with sectors that demand complex content and media relationships. Target firms within these industries that require sophisticated storytelling, investor communications and media outreach.

Scaling sales opportunity With a 30-person senior storytelling team and a broad service mix (content, PR, marketing), there is potential to expand retainer-based programs, expand into digital thought leadership, and integrate change management communications for large clients undergoing mergers, acquisitions or capital raises.

Geographic and brand equity National footprint combined with WBENC-certified women-owned status enhances differentiation for clients prioritizing diverse suppliers and national reach. Leverage this to win enterprise contracts and public sector or corporate partnerships emphasizing supplier diversity.

Growth signals Revenue range of 50 to 100 million and repeated industry recognition indicate healthy upside. Use this to propose scalable, metrics-driven campaigns, cross-sell adjacent services, and expand into new content formats such as video and influencer engagement for broader market impact.