Want board buy-in? Stop pitching tactics. Start selling growth. 

Teal image of a boardroom. There are office chairs around a large table.

Most CEOs have faced this dreaded moment before: you walk into a board meeting with a bold vision for growth. You know where you want the company to go — maybe it’s expanding into new markets, recruiting top talent or resetting your external reputation to match the business you’ve become. And you also know marketing […]

How to select the right positioning strategy for your organization. 

Every business reaches a moment when it needs to answer a deceptively simple question: Who are we, and where are we going?  That’s the essence of brand positioning. And while the word gets tossed around in marketing meetings and boardrooms alike, its definition varies wildly depending on the lens you’re using — customer-centric, marketing-driven, internally […]

Marketing fundamentals in times of economic uncertainty.

When the economy seems a bit shaky, marketing and branding efforts are often the first budgets on the chopping block. And sure, reducing those expenses might provide some immediate relief. But what about the long-term impact? We’ve seen it firsthand: failing to invest strategically in your brand during uncertain times could lead to future consequences […]

Three common business challenges – and when marketing can (and can’t) help.

When budgets are under scrutiny or a company’s forward trajectory seems uncertain, marketing efforts are a common target for skeptics. They may wonder, “What’s the actual ROI of marketing spend?” Or “What’s the benefit of hiring an outside marketing agency if our company already has an internal team?” Or even, “What exactly is marketing?” Sound […]

Leanne Prewitt

President & Chief Executive Officer

Shaped by her background in creative direction, Leanne leads the agency’s culture and creative vision and also oversees the operations that allow a team of marketing, design and media specialists to create powerful and effective work for their client partners.

Leanne began her professional career in New York City working for some of the nation’s leading agencies. In 2016, after a five-month sabbatical around the world, she returned to her hometown and joined Ervin & Smith. Her global perspective and expanded professional experience influence the work she does today.