Fight the good fight.
Bringing creative and strategic firepower to high-stakes challenges.
Turning challenges into opportunity.
Today’s most pressing challenges require both strategic clarity and creative execution. Organizations need the right mix of big-picture thinking, specialized expertise, and seamless execution—but finding that balance isn’t always easy.
That’s where StrategyA comes in.
We bring together the best strategic and creative minds — tailored to each challenge — to deliver solutions that make an outsized impact.
Our approach blends strategic insight, creative excellence, and executional precision to deliver results that are both innovative and effective.
We work alongside agencies, in-house teams, and independent experts to create custom solutions that meet the unique demands of every project.
Our Approach
Bringing the Right Talent Together to Drive Results
🧠 Strategic Thinking That Moves the Needle
We develop clear, actionable strategies that align with your goals, resonate with your audience, and drive meaningful change.
🎨 Creative Firepower with Purpose
Our approach brings together storytelling, design, and content to create compelling campaigns that inform, persuade, and inspire action.
⚡ Agile, High-Impact Execution
We curate specialized teams of experts across strategy, media, communications, and creative—allowing us to move quickly and adapt to evolving needs.
🤝 Collaboration at the Core
We partner with agencies, in-house teams, and specialists to ensure the right expertise is in place—enhancing existing efforts rather than replacing them.
Why Strategy A?
✔ A collaborative model that brings the best talent together.
✔ Solutions designed to fit the unique needs of each challenge.
✔ Strategic and creative excellence—aligned with impact.
Our Services
🎯 Brand Strategy
We shape strong brands with clear positioning and strategic insight.
• Competitive Analysis & Positioning
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research & Audience Insights
🗣️ Message Strategy
We develop messaging frameworks that inform, persuade, and inspire.
• Communications Architecture
• Content Development
• Crisis & Reputation Management
🎨 Creative Strategy
We design compelling campaigns that connect with audiences.
• Campaign Development & Execution
• Visual Design & Storytelling
• Video & Multimedia Production
📢 Media Strategy
We build media plans that amplify reach and engagement.
• Digital & Traditional Advertising
• PR & Media Training
• Channel Analysis
🏛️ Political & Govt. Strategy
We drive public affairs strategies that mobilize and influence.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Coalition Building & Advocacy
• Policy & Issue Consulting
🔧 Custom Engagement Strategy
We create bespoke solutions for unique business and communications challenges.
• Cross-Functional Project Design
• Talent Matchmaking & Team Structuring
• Workflow & Systems Support
How We Work
Talent & Technology That Elevates Strategy
🌍 A Network of Experts, Assembled for Every Challenge
Our curated network of strategists, creatives, and industry specialists ensures that every project has the right mix of expertise. We collaborate with agencies, in-house teams, and independent professionals to deliver high-impact solutions.
🛠️ Tech-Enabled Strategy & Execution
We integrate AI-driven insights, automation, and data analytics into our approach, enhancing efficiency and ensuring seamless execution across strategy, media, and creative.
“Thank you so much for all of your help, brilliant strategic thinking, handholding, and therapy.”
— Former (Happy) Client
Meet Alex, our founder.
Alex Hanns is an award-winning creative strategist and media consultant with more than a decade of experience in state and local government and politics. Partnering with do gooders in the public and private sectors, he manages campaigns of all sizes and specializes in brand, message and media strategy.
For nearly five years, he served on Governor JB Pritzker’s communications team in the campaign and administration, including leading statewide public health campaigns during the pandemic. He went on to work in PR agencies supporting clients in a wide range of industries, including advocacy, arts & culture, education, healthcare, hospitality, government, gaming, real estate and tech.
No matter scope, Alex knows his way around a tricky situation and tight timeline and is laser focused on driving results for your brand.
Who I’ve worked with
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
· Google
· Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC)
· Prologis
· Zero-Emissions Vehicle Component Manufacturer
ARTS, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE
· Broken Shed Vodka
· Leading Casino and Entertainment Property Developer and Operator
· Lincoln Park Zoo
· Restaurant Group Proprietor
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STATE GOVERNMENT
· Office of Governor JB Pritzker
· Illinois Department of Central Management Services
· Illinois Department of Public Health
· Illinois Department on Aging
· Illinois Office of Tourism
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
· One of the Largest Municipal Governments in the U.S.
EDUCATION
· University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business
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CAMPAIGNS
· Governor JB Pritzker
· Comptroller Susana Mendoza
· Illinois Senate Democratic Victory Fund
· State Sen. John Mulroe
· State Rep. Ann Williams
· Alderman Timmy Knudsen
ADVOCACY
· Economic Security for Illinois
· Gun Violence Prevention PAC
· Humanly
· Personal PAC
· Protect Our Court Coalition