BrandSavor

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of First, Not Only Network and each+every collective

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

BrandSavor is a strategic communications and brand strategy firm that helps organizations shape narratives, build trusted brands, and influence the conversations that move industries and communities forward.

We partner with leaders and organizations working at the intersection of innovation, social impact, public policy, and culture—from emerging technology companies and healthcare innovators to nonprofits, environmental organizations, government initiatives, and cultural institutions.

In a world where ideas move quickly and public attention is fragmented, organizations need more than traditional PR or marketing. They need strategic communications and brand leadership that align mission, message, and influence. That’s where BrandSavor comes in.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire BrandSavor to accomplish?

• Advisory Board Member
• SIGNAL Partner

SOLUTION

How did you find BrandSavor?

Referral

Why did you select BrandSavor over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from BrandSavor were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

At Cannes, communications leaders are often present behind the scenes, shaping the narratives, reputations, and relationships that move organizations forward.

SIGNAL brings those leaders to the center of the conversation. We are strategic operators, cultural translators, reputation architects, creative partners, and trust-builders.

SIGNAL is where the people shaping what organizations say, how they show up, and why audiences believe them come together. Not programming on the fringe. A space built specifically for communications.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Successfully pulled off a two-day event in Cannes in 2026
• Over 300 participants over two days
• The team was able to get the attention of large brands as both panelists and guests. Panelists were from large brands such as BET, Bobbie, and Quince.
• Even with those large names, they managed to keep the conversation authentic and actionable. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The SIGNAL moved swiftly and calmly during challenges. They elevated the experience by ensuring the guests had transportation to the venue, a delighful meal, and were hydrated during a very hot European summer. While we set a lot, we moved with such care, patience, abd a common goal of excellence in mind.

What was your primary form of communication with BrandSavor?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Everything they touched turned to glistening gold

Are there any areas for improvement or something BrandSavor could have done differently?

None. I've had the privilege of sitting on Brandsavor's Advisory Board, so I already knew how strong this team is in the day-to-day work of securing clients and leading growth. But being alongside Nikkia Adolphe, Ekaette Kern, and Adriana Rendon in Cannes for SIGNAL showed me a different gear entirely. Under the pressure of one of the highest-profile moments in our industry, they operated with a level of excellence and attention to detail that never wavered — and when things shifted, as they always do at Cannes, they pivoted without missing a beat. Watching them navigate that moment at the highest level confirmed what I already believed about this team. Getting to help produce and host SIGNAL alongside them is genuinely one of the highlights of my career, and I'm deeply grateful for it. Brandsavor doesn't just deliver, they lead.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Could Be Pretty Cool, an arts, entertainment, and music company. We support indie creators and small arts businesses by providing audio production, resources, and research-based tools to foster creativity, community connection, and innovation in the creative economy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with BrandSavor?

We needed help better aligning our messaging and branding during a rebranding period.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

BrandSavor provided brand messaging consultancy and strategy. The team delivered fleshed-out decks with suggestions, including example copy for our website and social media and recommendations on how to be thought leaders in our space.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from BrandSavor.

How did you come to work with BrandSavor?

Someone referred BrandSavor to us. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to my geographic location, had a great culture fit, and had company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–February 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

BrandSavor helped us better talk about what we do as a company and think about opportunities for the future. Our messaging rebranding coincided with a visual rebrand, so I think that everything worked well. For example, we received positive feedback about our website, which included copy suggested by BrandSavor.

How did BrandSavor perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliverd on time. We communicated via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and emails or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I liked BrandSavor's in-person delivery and professionalism.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing I can come up with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing and communications director of Nyobolt, an energy and natural resources company. We develop advanced fast-charging battery solutions using proprietary materials and designs, enabling ultrafast charging, high power density, and long lifecycles for industries like AI data centers, robotics, and heavy-duty electrification.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with BrandSavor?

We needed help raising our profile in the US market.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

BrandSavor has helped us establish Nyobolt as the definitive ultra-fast charging solution across multiple industries. The team has also worked on generating US market entry momentum and credibility, differentiating us from traditional battery companies through speed and versatility messaging, building a strategic partnership pipeline in target US sectors, and positioning our leadership team as US market experts and innovators.To achieve these goals, BrandSavor has created press releases, developed strategies, managed media relations, and ideated.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from BrandSavor.

How did you come to work with BrandSavor?

Someone referred BrandSavor to us. We chose them over other options because they had a great pitch.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent a confidential amount of money with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

BrandSavor has helped us achieve a 27.9% share of voice and 14 articles.

How did BrandSavor perform from a project management standpoint?

BrandSavor has delivered on time and has good project management. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

BrandSavor's work ethos is impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

BrandSavor could be more transparent about their media relationships, which aren't as strong as I'd like them to be.