Testimonials
"The Stratton team conducted a Communication Audit for us and provided an in-depth analysis of our communications programs. Their work was extremely professional, comprehensive, and thorough in the audit. They delivered on-target and provided well-balanced recommendations that will improve our strategy for the future."
Mary B. Schaefer, CAE
Director of Communications
Illinois Association of REALTORS
Springfield, IL
“I was surprised by the level of understanding shown in the concept and copy of the marketing brochure Stratton produced for us. Their insights were always spot on. They were able to capture the concept and translate it into a great finished product.”
Bill Coyne
Director of Sales
BOMI International
Annapolis, MD
"The analysis was far more thorough than we’ve received with previous companies, and it was especially valuable because of comparisons to Stratton’s Association Publishing Satisfaction Benchmarks. We found that the recommendations both paralleled and helped clarify some of our own ideas about strategies for improving Business Officer."
Dorothy Wagener
Editor in Chief, Business Officer
National Association of College and University Business Officers
Washington, DC
"If you're talking Communications Audit, you can't go wrong with Stratton Publishing."
Kathleen Rakestraw
President
Adirondack Communications
Vienna, VA
"Stratton did an excellent job working with us on our Communication Audit and the development of a Strategic Communication Plan. Their extensive research helped us identify several different ways to communicate to our membership better. We have already implemented some of their recommendations and have seen excellent results."
Stacy S. Wessel
Brand Manager
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Milwaukee, WI
“Thanks to your thorough analysis of Planning's advertising program for the American Planning Association, we've implemented major changes—recreated our media kit with new positioning data and much improved graphics and photos, realigned the sales territory and hired a new rep, added online advertising sales opportunities, and more. There's still more to come, but it's great to see recommendations come to fruition."
Jeri Parish
Advertising Manager
Planning Magazine
American Planning Association
Chicago, IL
“I have used many consultants during my career. This was an investment in a Publishing Audit of our magazine and journal that is well worth every penny. The recommendations, report, and research were excellent. It helped the Board of Directors grapple with some difficult, highly political decisions and it gave the staff concrete advice on how to put the publications on a firm, business-like basis. I recommend Stratton Publishing without any reservations!”
Susan Burton, CAE
Executive Director
Society for Technical Communication
Arlington, VA
"I consider Stratton Publishing & Marketing the most respected authority on association communications. I’ve used their services at several associations for publications research, a magazine relaunch, a publishing operations review, and communications audits, and I've always been very pleased with their cost-effective solutions, advice, and fresh ideas.”
J. C. “Chris” Mahaffey, CAE
Executive Director
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Chicago, IL
“We worked with Stratton Publishing to conduct an assessment of our advertising programs and strategy. They took the time to really understand our unique needs and goals and work with us to create a much stronger program that incorporates both print and online advertising opportunities. Almost a year later, we are beginning to see a strong return on our investment.”
Rob Kurek
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Model Aviation magazine
Muncie, IN
"Stratton Publishing was just what we were looking for in analyzing the marketing and strategic positioning of our major research study. The team combined data-driven analytics with years of expertise and experience. The results were eye-opening, relevant, and valuable."
Dave Bergeson, Ph.D., CAE
Executive Director
Giving USA Foundation
Glenview, IL