Aeroscena
“The Fairmount Group can be relied upon for delivering world-class results in concept, design and communications strategy. Our company launched a new wellness consumer product, whose success in large part is due to the branding, art and design delivered by The Fairmount Group. If you are looking for top-notch service and dedicated engagement of top talent, look no further than The Fairmount Group. Our experience proved that one needn’t go to New York or London, or pay NY and London prices, for excellent marketing and design.”
Mark Kohoot, CEO
Arthur W. Page Society
“The Fairmount Group provided the type of service that only comes from someone who cares deeply about their work. Their work was first rate and they never missed a deadline. They were also able to generate strong support from many board members who viewed them as a true partner.”
Tom Nicholson, Executive Director
“Member communication is important for any professional society, but when the members are the top corporate communicators in the country, communication is critical – and challenging. The Fairmount Group met this challenge skillfully and professionally. They were a valuable asset to the management team, clearly understood the Society’s issues, and interacted comfortably with the Society’s membership and leadership. Even more, they were a pleasure to work with and earned my trust and confidence.”
Paul Basista, Executive Director
Centric Consulting
“The Fairmount Group worked with Centric Consulting to develop an improved process for implementing marketing initiatives at Moog, Inc., a $3B global manufacturing organization. The Fairmount Group was able to work very effectively across multiple operating units, residing in more than 10 countries around the globe. Their ability to communicate complex messages across the various cultures, and develop productive working relationships with the client team over a short period of time, was instrumental in delivering high quality recommendations. We are still in discussions with Moog about having them tackle more projects of this nature, and expect to engage again in the near future.”
Joe Smucny, Partner & Vice President
Cleveland Council on World Affairs
“During my tenure as President and CEO of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, I had to learn very quickly about the nonprofit world and its voracious need to raise operating funds. I had the good fortune of working with The Fairmount Group with respect to the development of my initial strategic plan at the Council. They proved to be a valuable asset and counseled me upon the difficult task of serving and reporting to a 50+ Board of Directors which required agility and patience. In short, they played a pivotal role in allowing me to succeed in the nonprofit world and now that I have returned to the private sector, I miss working with them.”
Mark Santo, CEO
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
“From the beginning, The Fairmount Group stressed that the reputation of the District is based on both our operations (what we do) and our communications (what we say) – and she was instrumental in improving our readiness in both areas. They are knowledgeable, professional and results-oriented, as well as sensitive to the unique cultural challenges of the education environment. Their expertise, combined with their high level of energy, gives them credibility and respect even in the toughest of audiences. We have enjoyed working with The Fairmount Group and believe that our engagement was a valuable investment for our District.”
John M. Hairston, Jr., Chief Communications Officer
College Now Greater Cleveland (formerly Cleveland Scholarship Program)
“The support I received from The Fairmount Group was invaluable in helping me produce the 2010 annual report for Cleveland Scholarship Programs. Dawn Hanson helped edit our copy and made numerous, valuable suggestions. She also recommended an excellent photographer for a last-minute photo session and put me in contact with several printing companies for our limited paper edition. Designer Jennifer Speer did a masterful job of editing our photographs and helping organize the report. She created a lively, colorful design which reflects the energy of our organization and which works equal well online and on paper. Both Dawn and Jennifer were wonderful to work with. They quickly handled the work flow and immediately responded to questions. I look forward to working with them again.”
Christine Jindra, Communications & Marketing Manager
Executive Arrangements
“After just three focused sessions, I felt 100 percent more comfortable with my elevator speech and had the basics to create a brochure and update my website. I didn’t really know what ‘branding’ meant until Dawn showed me how the world perceives my company and how I want them to perceive it. Brilliant!”
Margy Judd, President
Fairport Asset Management
“We’ve retained Dawn for communication counsel on several occasions and she is exactly the type of person you want by your side: calm, experienced and quick witted. Her media training and role play is invaluable. Our employees gained the confidence necessary to be consistent, stick to the talking points and redirect questions appropriately. It’s worth getting a refresher course any time a new media opportunity arises.”
Heather R. Ettinger, Managing Partner
Humanity’s Loom
“Communicating our value and expertise – and what we do — was a challenge before we worked with The Fairmount Group. With their guidance we were able to harness layer upon layer of descriptives to create one concise statement about who we are and what we do. And, that led to the clarity around our branding tagline, in a way that truly honors our vision and mission.”
Laura Steinbrink, LEED-AP, President
iSOLVit
“The Fairmount Group helped me develop the brand for my organizational effectiveness consulting business. They challenged and inspired me to identify my key services and unique approach to doing business. They also connected me to a graphic artist, an editor and web designer who were able to bring my brand to life. I highly recommend The Fairmount Group to any small business.
Kathy Telban, Founder
Ladies Who Launch
“Dawn is a seasoned professional that has deep insight on a company’s branding and marketing strategy. In the sea of competition that is out there, it is critical to hit your branding and marketing strategy and Dawn’s advice equates to results.”
Margey Lowery, Market Director for Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Microsoft
“Dawn did an excellent job of providing media coaching for several important events and developing the message strategy for our Diversity Recruiting website. In addition, she is a great speech writer!”
Kelly Chapman, Director of Diversity Recruiting
Ohio Citizen Action
“Dawn Hanson and the Fairmount Group were key to making Ohio Citizen Action’s 35th anniversary celebration in October 2010 a tremendous success. Dawn came up with great ideas – from the creation of an “Emerging Young Leader” competition and award to finding silent auction donors, to leading a ‘mission auction’ at the event. She never lost sight of how to make the evening both fun and meaningful, and was a pleasure to work with.”
Sandy Buchanan, Executive Director
Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio
“We love Dawn Hanson at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio. She understands our marketing and communications needs but she also appreciates we have a limited budget as a non-profit organization. She is creative and generous. She believes in our work and that makes a world of difference!”
Tara Broderick, CEO
Ratliff & Taylor
“Dawn Hanson and I have collaborated on a number of projects. Dawn brings a breadth of leadership experience and a depth of industry expertise that is critically important. As a clinical psychologist and management consultant, I rely on Dawn to help my clients through crisis situations when the stakes are high, as well as for developing forward-thinking communication strategies that are both sustainable over time and yet elastic enough to grow with a company. Dawn is astute at spotting the key issues in complex circumstances, prioritizing the solutions, and advising on a course of action. She is passionate about her work, compassionate towards her clients and hard-charging about getting the work done. Dawn has a calling to help others reach their potential and to do their part in making the world a better place.
Stacy Feiner, PsyD, Senior Vice President, Leadership Development, Assessment & Coaching
Thompson Hine
“The Fairmount Group has the talent to formulate the perfect message to propel your organization to the next level. Lead by Dawn’s creativity and drive, the Fairmount Group brings public relations to a whole new level.”
Heidi Goldstein, Partner
“The Fairmount Group has been an excellent partner to Thompson Hine’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative. Dawn Hanson engaged us in an inquiry process that helped us synthesize our mission and clarify our communication aspirations. She then spearheaded our efforts to develop an annual report on our initiative, which does a great job of communicating to our civic partners and clients. The Fairmount Group has been a knowledgeable and strategic partner upon whom we can rely.”
Robyn Minter Smyers, Partner
UHCAN Ohio
“Thanks to funding from a community grant, UHCAN Ohio engaged Dawn Hanson and The Fairmount Group to help us build our organization’s recognition in Northeast Ohio. Dawn’s work was wonderful – and we achieved our goal. Last year, we earned more media coverage about health reform than ever before, because of the good work of Dawn and the team at The Fairmount Group.”
Gary Benjamin, Northeast Ohio Advocacy Coordinator
YWCA Greater Cleveland
“It’s a joy to work with the Fairmount Group and principal Dawn Hanson. We retain Hanson for the bottom line impact she has made for the YWCA Greater Cleveland during our marketing engagement with the Fairmount Group.
The Fairmount Group has taken our previously nonexistent marketing plan, mixed messages and inconsistent branding and put us on a seamless coherent platform with a multi-phase implementation plan. Her judgment is highly trusted and her ability to be big picture and manage details is impressive. Dawn is an expert who supplies a full range of marketing expertise and information, but more importantly, she is also an advisor who educates and provides insight and wisdom.
Dawn Hanson’s marketing savvy is excellent. She not only asks the really great questions, Dawn enables solutions. She is a great listener who hears what we say but also what we mean, how it relates to various constituents and how to bring it to life through a clear marketing strategy. The only agenda she pushes is ours.”
Margaret Mitchell, President & CEO
