At the intersection of business, finance, and media –  precision communications that moves markets.

In a world where perception drives reality, Sloane blends high‑level strategy, storytelling, and data‑driven intelligence to deliver results.
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The AI web is reshaping the rules of communications.
GEOedge is an actionable intelligence engine supercharging our client communications strategies in the new digital information ecosystem.  
SEE HOW
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We are in a new era of college athletics.
Today’s athletic director is now the CEO of a complex business. Strategic communications are essential to successfully navigating this seismic shift.
LEARN HOW
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Cutting through the noise and making sense of the latest news.
We break down what matters, and what it means. From trending news and emerging digital shifts to evolving PR strategies.
Stay ahead

“They care more about their clients’ issues than any other agency I know.”

Current Sloane Client
15-year partnership

Client Work

Targeting a Top Tier Audience for an Inaugural Business Forum in New York
How precision advertising identified and secured the right investor and executive audience for an initial business forum in the crowded New York market.
Advocacy: Real-Time Monitoring to Guide Crisis Response for a Major Trade Organization
How Sloane elevated narrative control and reputation management in a high-stakes environment.
Consumer Packaged Goods: Managing Social Media Virality During a Crisis
How Sloane created a proprietary rating system to operationalize crisis response for a manufacturing company.
Large Steel Company: Turning Digital Intelligence into a Winning Strategy
How Sloane leveraged data-driven insights to guide the communications strategy during a major transaction.
Crypto: Building Brand Awareness in a Watershed Year for Stablecoins
How Sloane launched the inaugural PR program for a startup in the stablecoin category.
Consumer Packaged Goods: Building Trust and Visibility During a Transformational Acquisition
How Sloane supported a family-owned ice cream brand through a landmark global acquisition.
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Get to Know Sloane

Sloane challenges the status quo, resulting in better client outcomes
Curiosity makes us tick. We challenge the status quo and push beyond the mundane. Our culture thrives on collaboration, candor, and a shared commitment to doing the work and getting results.
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Get to know Sloane

Sloane challenges the status quo, resulting in better client outcomes
We pride ourselves on being our clients’ first call – regardless of the situation. We’re looking for collaborative, action-oriented professionals with the same ambition.
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Senior Leadership

MEET THE TEAM
Darren Brandt
CEO of Sloane with more than 30 years in strategic communications and reputation management.
John Hartz
President specializing in reputation management, corporate positioning, and integrated PR strategy.
Melissa Green
Chief Growth Officer driving business expansion through decades of experience in strategy and client development.
Ariel Kouvaras
Senior Managing Director leading the AI practice with a strong background on integrated communications.
Zack Mukewa
Principal leading Capital Markets & Strategic Advisory, guiding companies through transformative strategies.
Jon Hammond
Principal leading Media, Sports, and Entertainment strategy, with deep expertise in cultural storytelling.
Nick Fox
Senior Managing Director leading risk and reputation strategy for global businesses and executives.

Insights

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Communications for Non-Communications Majors
Most of us didn’t major in communications—yet nearly all of us communicate for a living. Here’s a look at why this moment calls for better communication from everyone.
Why The CEO Struggle with AI Was Entirely Predictable
The transition from the information era to one defined by the integration of AI requires systemic change, previously understood truths to be challenged, and an understanding that core to success is operational readiness and exuberant exploration.
Why Meeting Listing Requirements No Longer Guarantees a Nasdaq Ticker, and Why the Old Playbook Is Dead
Structural shifts in listing standards signal the end of technical compliance as a viable strategy.
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