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Sarah Labuda

  • STRATEGY
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • About

I help brands tell remarkable stories.

I start with an open mind and insatiable curiosity. I go deep to understand through rigorous learning, then synthesize to a central opportunity. And work together with creative teams to translate strategic thinking into breakthrough ideas.

I believe strategy has two purposes: to simplify the complex and to inspire creative expression.

To understand the full scope of a brand, communications, marketing, or business challenge, and distill it down to a core strategic solution. And to use that solution as a springboard to inspire valuable, memorable creative.

I believe the best strategies are those born from genuine curiosity, cultivated through real-world observation, and built for action.

This means I go into every challenge with an open, curious mind. This means I gather information and insights from places beyond a screen, whatever the challenge demands. This means my strategic output has a clear purpose and direction. 

I believe that great work comes from both collaborative and independent efforts.

I value alone time, collaboration sessions, ongoing feedback, and constant iteration. They are all absolutely necessary. The key to a wildly successful team is establishing the right balance.

 
 

Offering

  • Brand & Creative Strategy

  • Integrated Research for Insights: Qualitative, Quantitative, Competitive Audit, Audience Understanding

  • Content Strategy & Message Creation

Sectors

  • Retail: Beauty & Home

  • Places: Travel, Hospitality, Dining

  • NGO

  • Technology

  • Education

  • Health & Wellness

Clients

  • Beautiful by Drew Barrymore

  • FTD Flowers

  • Chinah Kitchen

  • International Fund for Animal Welfare

  • The New York Times Food Festival

  • Bronx Zoo

  • WS New York

  • The Downtown Alliance

  • Spruce Peak at Stowe

  • Comcast - XFINITY

  • L’Oreal

 

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