CULTURE first strategy and marketing

We build Culture First strategies and initiatives that drive business growth and social value

Cultural connections make the world go round. They inform our values, our choices, our sense of belonging. They are at the heart of the most meaningful consumer connections.

That’s why at Seven Elements, our framework for developing award-winning business and social impact strategies and initiatives is, and will always be, grounded in culture.

What We Believe In

we work at the nexus of business and society through the lens of culture

Our Values

PURPOSE.

INTEGRITY.

INCLUSION.

IMPACT.

CREATIVITY.

COLLABORATION.

COURAGE.

Get in good trouble

Exercise the power of collective impact

Think BIG and think differently

Make a meaningful difference

Create space for belonging

Do the right thing

Stand for something

We are a certified Black-owned Culture First Strategy and Marketing firm specializing in purpose-led business and consumer engagement.

For more than 3 decades, our highly skilled and experienced business strategy, sales & marketing, and policy experts have been supporting big brands in building their cultural muscle and operationalizing inclusion with diverse communities.

All Seven Elements team members are seasoned service industry professionals with experience ranging from managing a $6.5 Billion telecom business to architecting and leading one of the biggest social impact movements of our time.

Who We Are

“We have a deep understanding of how culture informs a consumer’s worldview. We enjoy helping businesses accelerate growth by activating that understanding”

- Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, Managing Partner

Our Expertise

market research & consumer insights

cultural training

marketing & comms strategy

brand strategy

ESG & policy strategy

community partnerships

business strategy

digital strategy & design

analytics & modeling

Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of

We’d love to work with you