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From creation to activation, small teams to large groups, we help you build the buy-in you need.
The Message Design Process
The Message Design Process
What are you ready for?
Build a message from the ground up.
The best way to go from an idea to a fully functional message framework.
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Foundation Session
Over one day in person in Boston, we'll identify and strengthen the foundation of your message.
You'll walk away with a Message Foundation Deck that includes the elements you or your communications partners would need to build any future messages or content:
Core Message: A single sentence that connects your initiative, approach, or offering to what your audience already cares about.
Core Case: The simplest argument for that idea, based on principles your audience already agrees with.
We'll also schedule a one-hour follow-up call one to two weeks after the Foundation Session to review our work and answer any additional questions
Design a structure that enhances sharing.
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Framing Session
Turn your Core Message and Core Case into a story your audiences will tell themselves—the Red Thread. We'll define all the elements of that story and turn them into a paragraph-length summary they can't unhear. After the session you'll have your:
- Core Story
Apply the message to the front lines.
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Custom Finishing
We tailor a series of 2 x 1-hour calls to your specific needs as we turn your Core Message, Case, and Story into final content, collateral, and conversations including:
- Sales discussion guides
- Landing pages
- Pitch deck outlines
- Book descriptions
- Etc.
Looking for something different?
Speaking & Training
Bring Tamsen in to talk to your group about message design or gain the skills to help your team.
Licensing & Certification
Add Red Thread message design to your own approach or offerings.
Self-Paced Courses
Build your own Red Thread at your own pace with our guided series of lessons and activities.
Public Workshops
Get started with designing and building your message with live teaching, learning, and feedback.