We are Emergent.
We work with high-growth and high-impact businesses navigating complexity - the kind that arises when you're breaking new ground, operating at scale, or building what doesn’t yet exist.
From venture-backed startups to global leaders, our clients are often moving fast, often under scrutiny, and always working at the edge of what’s next.
They need more than advice or a vendor to do groundwork - they need a trusted partner to deliver impact.
That’s where we come in.
Not your typical advisory.
Not your typical results.
Emergent was founded on a clear insight: the conventional public affairs playbook wasn’t built for today’s world, or today’s high-growth companies.
We don't do off-the-shelf. We don’t operate in silos.
Every engagement starts with your objectives, not our service menu. We embed as close partners, scale support as needed, and adapt as your environment evolves. Whether you're preparing for market entry, launching a new product, managing risk, shaping regulation, or building narrative alignment across audiences, we’re right there with you.
We also offer an equity-for-service model for select start-ups - a reflection of our belief in the companies we work with, and our commitment to building long-term value together.
Where bold ideas meet sharp execution.
The Emergent approach sits at the intersection of communications, policy, creative strategy and risk - not as isolated functions, but as essential levers to achieve our desired outcomes.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Our approach to communications is informed by landscape research and your market, reputation and policy objectives.
We develop clear and nuanced narratives, and amplify your voice through local partners and third-party advocates.
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Landscape analysis
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Thought leadership
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Corporate positioning
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Narrative development
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Media strategy & engagement
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3PV campaigns
PUBLIC
POLICY
An open and friendly policy landscape enables agile deployment and adoption of emergent solutions. As regulators and policymakers operate across a myriad of issues, we help ensure your voice and narrative stands out, and your innovative solution is accessible and understood.
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Market research
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Policy analysis
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Policy and legislative strategy
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Coalition building
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Regulatory advocacy
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Policy programs
CREATIVE STRATEGY
We craft and run end-to-end multi-platform campaigns, anchored by rich and nuanced storytelling and creatives that garner attention and activates advocacy among key stakeholder groups. Our partner network enables us to deploy nuanced local narratives quickly, and at scale.
Sample of services:
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Digital advocacy
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Storytelling video series
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Media campaign
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Grassroots campaign
RISK
ADVISORY
Bringing emergent solutions to market requires advanced research and preparation for relevant political, supply chain and reputational risks.
This analysis is incorporated into our public affairs strategy from the beginning.
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Risk audit
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Crisis preparedness
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Issues management
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Rapid response
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Geopolitical risk