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Highwire growth playbook

Diagnosis

Highwire is growing from a PR firm into an integrated marketing agency with its own AI products, backed by a strategic investment, two acquisitions and a wave of senior hires in integrated marketing, strategy, social and business development. Its own marketing is now being built: a Channel Marketing Manager for HubSpot, nurture, events and AI visibility reporting, and a VP of Business Development for pipeline.

The site needs cleanup first: staging pages and 51 homepage redirects in the sitemap, a newsletter page that redirects to the homepage, unnamed work cards and dated posts. This playbook fixes those, then builds sector nurture, lead scoring, packaged integrated offers and AI visibility research.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Use Highwire's own AI visibility tools and sector depth to run its marketing like a client program: clean, measurable, sector-led.

Biggest Risk

Integrated agencies (Mission North, Inkhouse, Allison) and AI-focused PR firms (Bospar) chase the same clients, and fast growth can blur Highwire's position.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Clean the sitemap before measuring AI visibility: 8 staging pages and 51 homepage redirects

    Set the eight staging pages to noindex today.

    High impact First result in 2 weeks
  2. 2

    Give the newsletter a real sign-up page and a welcome sequence

    Draft the subscribe page copy.

    Medium impact First result in 2 weeks
  3. 3

    Name the clients on the work cards

    Add client names to the nine cards.

    High impact First result in 2 weeks

02

Your idea portfolio

20 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 6 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

Effort vs impactEach number is an idea. Select one to open it.
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Quick wins · 2Big bets · 9Fill-ins · 6Reconsider · 3
Effort →

Showing 20 of 20 ideas

This week 5

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Highwire sells AI visibility (AcroAnswers) and content-driven SEO, and its new Channel Marketing Manager will own HubSpot landing pages and "AI visibility reporting". But the site's own sitemap tells search engines and AI crawlers to read eight staging pages set to "index, follow" (such as "the-ai-driven-cmo-staging"), and 75 URLs that redirect, 51 of them to the homepage, including seven service pages like strategic communications and HubSpot services and 41 former bios. A prospect searching "Highwire reputation management" can land on a draft or on the homepage.

    High impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Channel Marketing Manager

    First action

    Set the eight staging pages to noindex today.

    How to measure it

    Clean sitemap URLs

    Now
    –
    Target
    100%
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Noindex staging

      Eight staging pages and the temporary slug.

      HubSpot web developer 1 hour

    2. 2

      Map redirects

      Each service URL to the matching capability page.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Fix bios

      Old /about/ bios to /agency or the new bio page.

      HubSpot web developer 2 hours

    4. 4

      Regenerate sitemap

      Only live pages.

      HubSpot web developer 1 hour

    5. 5

      Search Console

      Resubmit and watch coverage.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      AI baseline

      How assistants describe Highwire's services, before and after.

      Insights & Analytics lead 2 weeks

    7. 7

      Add to reporting

      Monthly index and AI visibility check.

      Channel Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Channel Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Noindex one staging page and remap one service URL today.

    Why it works

    Set the staging pages to noindex and remove them from the sitemap; map each redirected service URL to its current capability page (communications, marketing, corporate reputation) instead of the homepage; send old bios to /agency; regenerate the sitemap so it lists only live, final pages. Then baseline how AI assistants describe Highwire's services before and after, using AcroAnswers.

    A clean index puts the right page in front of buyers and gives the new channel reporting a true starting point. It is also the best demo of what Highwire sells.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistSitemap cleanup

    [ ] Noindex /media-staging and /blog-staging pages
    [ ] Remove the temporary slug
    [ ] /services/strategic-communications -> /capabilities-communications
    [ ] /services/digital-marketing -> /capabilities-marketing
    [ ] Reputation management -> /corporate-reputation
    [ ] Old /about/ bios -> /agency
    [ ] Regenerate the sitemap
    [ ] Resubmit in Search Console
    [ ] AI visibility baseline saved

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Losing link value

      Redirect to the closest page, never the homepage.

    • Staging used for review

      Keep it behind a password instead.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe public sitemap (446 URLs, October 22, 2026) lists eight staging pages, such as /media-staging/the-ai-driven-cmo-staging and /blog-staging/crisis-communications-assessment, which load and are set to "index, follow", plus a "-temporary-slug-" URL.Source
    • Your websiteOf the 381 sitemap URLs we could check on October 22, 2026, 75 answer with a redirect, 51 of them to the homepage: 41 former team bios under /about/, seven service pages such as /services/strategic-communications and /services/digital-marketing/hubspot-services, /expertise/health and /newsletter-subscription. Old case studies such as /case-studies/twilio redirect to /work.Source
    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
    • News coverageHighwire launched AcroAI on April 16, 2026, described as an agentic AI platform for marketing and communications clients; it has since announced AcroIntelligence ("a single AI-powered platform to translate complex media signals into strategic, measurable action") and has an AcroAnswers page on its site.Source
  • 02

    Every page ends with "Sign up for The (High)wire Newsletter", but /newsletter-subscription, the page listed in the sitemap, redirects to the homepage, and the old "From the Highwire" archive redirects to Insights. Subscribers have no page that says what they get.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Channel Marketing Manager

    First action

    Draft the subscribe page copy.

    How to measure it

    Monthly sign-ups

    Now
    –
    Target
    +50%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write page

      Promise and sample.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 day

    2. 2

      Sector field

      Six industries.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 1 hour

    3. 3

      Build

      HubSpot landing page.

      HubSpot web developer 1 day

    4. 4

      Welcome emails

      Three emails.

      Channel Marketing Manager 2 days

    5. 5

      Redirect

      Old URLs to the new page.

      HubSpot web developer 1 hour

    6. 6

      Track

      Sign-ups by source.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator weekly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Channel Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish the page with one sample issue.

    Why it works

    Rebuild a short subscribe page (what it covers, how often, a sample issue), with sector choices that feed the nurture tracks, and a three-email welcome sequence.

    A named, sector-split list is the base for the nurture programs the Channel Marketing Manager is hired to build.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low open rates

      Test subject lines from day one.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteOf the 381 sitemap URLs we could check on October 22, 2026, 75 answer with a redirect, 51 of them to the homepage: 41 former team bios under /about/, seven service pages such as /services/strategic-communications and /services/digital-marketing/hubspot-services, /expertise/health and /newsletter-subscription. Old case studies such as /case-studies/twilio redirect to /work.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
  • 03

    The Work page titles cases by outcome ("Turning AI Hype Into Market Authority"), while the client names (Twilio, Splunk, Definitive Healthcare, Boulevard, PG&E) sit in the URLs. Buyers scan for names they recognize.

    High impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Vice President

    First action

    Add client names to the nine cards.

    How to measure it

    Contact rate from Work

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Confirm approvals

      Clients happy to be named.

      Vice President, Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Add names

      Cards and titles.

      HubSpot web developer 1 day

    3. 3

      Add filter

      Six industries.

      HubSpot web developer 2 days

    4. 4

      Link from industries

      Relevant cases.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 day

    5. 5

      Contact link

      On each case.

      HubSpot web developer 1 hour

    6. 6

      Measure

      Clicks and forms.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Vice President, Business Development

    Smallest test

    Name the clients on three cards today.

    Why it works

    Add the client name and sector to each card and a filter by industry, matching the six industries on the homepage. Link each case from its industry page.

    Recognizable names and sector filters help a CMO find a relevant case in seconds.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Confidential clients

      Use sector labels where needed.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteWork page: case cards titled by outcome ("Turning AI Hype Into Market Authority", "Recharging Corporate Reputation for Energy Leader", "Rebranding a Legacy Financial Giant for Gen Z") with service tags; published work pages include Twilio, Splunk, Definitive Healthcare, Boulevard and PG&E.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
    • HiringVice President, Business Development (posted June 2026): will "lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth", "Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy", "Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes" and "Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates".Source
  • 04

    Insights has 286 posts, but many are dated event and list posts such as "Healthcare Reporters to Follow in 2023" and Black Hat 2023 guides. Buyers judging a modern agency see stale advice.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Channel Marketing Manager

    First action

    List posts with a year in the title.

    How to measure it

    Refreshed post traffic

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Audit

      Age and traffic.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Decide

      Refresh, merge, retire.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Refresh

      Top 20.

      Content team 1 month

    4. 4

      Redirect

      Retired posts.

      HubSpot web developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Dates

      Show updated dates.

      HubSpot web developer 1 day

    6. 6

      Repeat

      Twice a year.

      Channel Marketing Manager semiannual

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Writing time
    Owner
    Channel Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Refresh one 2023 list post this week.

    Why it works

    Audit posts by traffic and age: refresh the best performers with 2026 data, merge duplicates, and redirect or noindex expired event posts.

    Fresh, focused content signals expertise to buyers and AI assistants.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Losing traffic

      Redirect to the closest current post.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteInsights: 286 posts, the newest from October 22, 2026; 135 share the same last-modified date (July 18, 2025); many are dated event or list posts such as "Healthcare Reporters to Follow in 2023" and "Make the Most out of Black Hat USA 2023".Source
    • Your websiteThe public sitemap (446 URLs, October 22, 2026) lists eight staging pages, such as /media-staging/the-ai-driven-cmo-staging and /blog-staging/crisis-communications-assessment, which load and are set to "index, follow", plus a "-temporary-slug-" URL.Source
  • 05

    Real visitors load the homepage fast (0.8 s), but Google's mobile lab test shows 4.6 MB and 22 third-party services, with a 24 s largest paint on a slow phone. New prospects on conference Wi-Fi or mobile get the slow version.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month HubSpot web developer

    First action

    List the 22 third-party services and their owners.

    How to measure it

    Mobile PageSpeed

    Now
    –
    Target
    70+
    By
    1 month

    Steps

    1. 1

      List scripts

      Owner and purpose.

      HubSpot web developer 1 day

    2. 2

      Remove duplicates

      Overlapping tools.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Defer

      Non-essential tags.

      HubSpot web developer 2 days

    4. 4

      Images

      Compress hero.

      Senior Designer, Brand & Motion 1 day

    5. 5

      Retest

      PageSpeed.

      HubSpot web developer 1 hour

    6. 6

      Govern

      Approval for new tags.

      Channel Marketing Manager ongoing

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    HubSpot web developer

    Smallest test

    Compress the hero image today.

    Why it works

    Compress hero images, defer tags that are not needed for the first view, and remove duplicate scripts; recheck PageSpeed.

    Prospects often first click from LinkedIn on a phone; a light page keeps them.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Breaking tracking

      Test in a staging copy first.

    Evidence

    • Google PageSpeedMobile lab test: performance 40/100 and largest contentful paint 24.4 s with 4.6 MB downloaded and 22 third-party services. But real Chrome visitors load the main content in 0.8 s (75th percentile) with 62 ms interaction delay, so real-user speed is good; the weight mostly hurts first visits on slow phones.Source

This quarter 10

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 06

    The Channel Marketing Manager is hired to design "nurture tracks by sector and persona". Highwire already has six industries, sector-specific practices hiring (Professional Services, Business of Health, Cybersecurity, Financial Services) and plenty of gated assets.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Channel Marketing Manager

    First action

    Map existing assets to the six sectors.

    How to measure it

    Nurture-sourced meetings

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map assets

      Per sector.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Write tracks

      Five emails each.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Build

      HubSpot workflows.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Sector leads

      Review and sign.

      Vice President, Business Development 1 week

    5. 5

      Launch

      Two sectors first.

      Channel Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Meetings by track.

      Insights & Analytics lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Channel Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Launch the cybersecurity track first.

    Why it works

    For each industry, build a five-email track from the sign-up or download: one case study, one tool (AI maturity assessment, RFP guide, risk maps), one insight, one event and one meeting ask with the sector lead.

    Sector-specific nurture converts better than a general newsletter and gives practice leaders warm leads.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too many tracks

      Start with the two biggest sectors.

    Evidence

    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
    • Your websiteGated and campaign pages: an AI maturity assessment, AI risk maps, a social media audit template, a guide to writing a PR RFP, a new media playbook, a "funnel to ecosystem" webinar, an RSAC 2026 page and a utilities earnings comparison report.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
  • 07

    The VP of Business Development will own the pipeline and partner with marketing on inbound, and the Channel Marketing Manager will build lead scoring. Downloads of the RFP guide or AI maturity assessment are buying signals.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Vice President

    First action

    Pick the five strongest intent signals.

    How to measure it

    Follow-up within 24 hours

    Now
    –
    Target
    90%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Signals

      Five intent actions.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Fit rules

      Ideal client profile.

      Vice President, Business Development 1 week

    3. 3

      Build

      HubSpot scoring.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Route

      Alerts to BD.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 1 week

    5. 5

      Review

      Wins vs scores.

      Insights & Analytics lead monthly

    6. 6

      Tune

      Quarterly.

      Channel Marketing Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Vice President, Business Development

    Smallest test

    Route RFP guide downloads to BD this month.

    Why it works

    Score contacts on fit (company size, sector) and intent (RFP guide, pricing-like pages, repeat visits), and route high scores to business development with a one-day follow-up rule.

    Fast, informed follow-up wins more pitches.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • False positives

      Review weekly at first.

    Evidence

    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
    • HiringVice President, Business Development (posted June 2026): will "lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth", "Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy", "Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes" and "Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates".Source
    • Your websiteGated and campaign pages: an AI maturity assessment, AI risk maps, a social media audit template, a guide to writing a PR RFP, a new media playbook, a "funnel to ecosystem" webinar, an RSAC 2026 page and a utilities earnings comparison report.Source
  • 08

    Highwire publishes a guide to writing a PR RFP, and the VP of Business Development will lead RFPs. Procurement teams need quick facts: size, sectors, capabilities, references, security and AI policies.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Vice President

    First action

    Draft the credentials pack outline.

    How to measure it

    RFP invitations

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Outline

      Pack sections.

      Vice President, Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Policies

      Security and AI use.

      Legal and IT 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Design

      Pack and page.

      Senior Designer, Brand & Motion 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Publish

      Linked from the guide.

      HubSpot web developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Gate lightly

      Name and company.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Track

      Downloads to RFPs.

      Vice President, Business Development monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Design time
    Owner
    Vice President, Business Development

    Smallest test

    Publish the AI use policy first.

    Why it works

    Build an "Evaluating Highwire" page with a downloadable credentials pack, data security and AI use policies, team size, offices and sector case studies, linked from the RFP guide.

    Making Highwire easy to shortlist raises RFP invitations.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Outdated facts

      Review quarterly.

    Evidence

    • HiringVice President, Business Development (posted June 2026): will "lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth", "Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy", "Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes" and "Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates".Source
    • Your websiteGated and campaign pages: an AI maturity assessment, AI risk maps, a social media audit template, a guide to writing a PR RFP, a new media playbook, a "funnel to ecosystem" webinar, an RSAC 2026 page and a utilities earnings comparison report.Source
    • Your websiteWork page: case cards titled by outcome ("Turning AI Hype Into Market Authority", "Recharging Corporate Reputation for Energy Leader", "Rebranding a Legacy Financial Giant for Gen Z") with service tags; published work pages include Twilio, Splunk, Definitive Healthcare, Boulevard and PG&E.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
  • 09

    The SVP, Integrated Marketing is hired to "productize integrated solutions". Today the homepage describes capabilities, not packaged offers a buyer can compare.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters SVP

    First action

    Draft the first offer from a recent win.

    How to measure it

    Integrated share of new revenue

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15 points
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick offers

      Three from wins.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Scope

      Team and timeline.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Metrics

      Outcome measures.

      Insights & Analytics lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Publish

      Offer pages.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Train

      Account teams.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 1 month

    6. 6

      Review

      Win rates.

      Vice President, Business Development quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    SVP, Integrated Marketing

    Smallest test

    Pitch one packaged offer to an existing client.

    Why it works

    Define three offers (for example, launch, category leadership, reputation recovery) with scope, timeline, team, metrics and a reference case each, and publish them.

    Packages shorten sales cycles and help account teams expand existing PR clients into integrated work.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too rigid

      Keep packages as starting points.

    Evidence

    • HiringIntegrated marketing build-out: an SVP, Integrated Marketing (posted August 4, 2026) to "productize integrated solutions and create scalable offerings"; VPs and Account Directors, Integrated Marketing (September 11) running "standalone social and influencer programs" and campaigns "that span social, content, paid, and web" for health and technology clients; a Director, Social (October 19) for "the growth of the social media practice".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
    • Your websiteWork page: case cards titled by outcome ("Turning AI Hype Into Market Authority", "Recharging Corporate Reputation for Energy Leader", "Rebranding a Legacy Financial Giant for Gen Z") with service tags; published work pages include Twilio, Splunk, Definitive Healthcare, Boulevard and PG&E.Source
  • 10

    Highwire's PR practices hold large accounts ($2M-$3M+), and the integrated team is growing. Cross-sell is named in the business development role.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters SVP

    First action

    Pick ten PR clients for the first reviews.

    How to measure it

    PR clients with integrated work

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick clients

      Top ten.

      Vice President, Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Snapshot

      AI visibility.

      Insights & Analytics lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Proposal

      Integrated ideas.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Review meeting

      With client.

      Account leads 1 month

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Scoped offer.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 1 month

    6. 6

      Track

      Expansion revenue.

      Vice President, Business Development quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    SVP, Integrated Marketing

    Smallest test

    Run one review this month.

    Why it works

    Run a twice-yearly review for each top PR client: what social, content, paid and web could add, with an AI visibility snapshot from AcroAnswers as the opener.

    Existing clients are the cheapest growth, and a data opener makes the conversation concrete.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Feels like upselling

      Lead with their data.

    Evidence

    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
    • HiringIntegrated marketing build-out: an SVP, Integrated Marketing (posted August 4, 2026) to "productize integrated solutions and create scalable offerings"; VPs and Account Directors, Integrated Marketing (September 11) running "standalone social and influencer programs" and campaigns "that span social, content, paid, and web" for health and technology clients; a Director, Social (October 19) for "the growth of the social media practice".Source
    • News coverageHighwire launched AcroAI on April 16, 2026, described as an agentic AI platform for marketing and communications clients; it has since announced AcroIntelligence ("a single AI-powered platform to translate complex media signals into strategic, measurable action") and has an AcroAnswers page on its site.Source
    • HiringVice President, Business Development (posted June 2026): will "lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth", "Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy", "Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes" and "Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates".Source
  • 11

    Highwire is hiring a Director of Social for clients and a Channel Marketing Manager for its own social and executive visibility. Senior hires and launches (AcroAI, new leaders) are announced on the site but need reach.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director

    First action

    Pick six leaders and their themes.

    How to measure it

    LinkedIn-sourced meetings

    Now
    –
    Target
    5 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick leaders

      Six.

      VP of Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Themes

      By sector.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Draft posts

      Weekly.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator weekly

    4. 4

      LinkedIn Live

      Monthly.

      Channel Marketing Manager monthly

    5. 5

      Track

      Links and meetings.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator monthly

    6. 6

      Review

      Quarterly.

      VP of Marketing quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Director, Social

    Smallest test

    Publish one leader post this week.

    Why it works

    Set an executive visibility program for six Highwire leaders: weekly posts by sector, a monthly LinkedIn Live with a journalist, and tracked links to the nurture tracks.

    B2B buyers pick agencies whose leaders they already follow.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Leaders lack time

      Draft for them to edit.

    Evidence

    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
    • HiringIntegrated marketing build-out: an SVP, Integrated Marketing (posted August 4, 2026) to "productize integrated solutions and create scalable offerings"; VPs and Account Directors, Integrated Marketing (September 11) running "standalone social and influencer programs" and campaigns "that span social, content, paid, and web" for health and technology clients; a Director, Social (October 19) for "the growth of the social media practice".Source
    • Your websiteGrowth moves announced on the Insights page: a strategic investment from Shamrock Capital, the acquisitions of Candor Content and WonderScript, a first Chief Integration Officer, and a new Executive Creative Director and senior leadership appointments in October 2026.Source
  • 12

    The Channel Marketing Manager owns online events end to end and post-event programs. Highwire has run a "funnel to ecosystem" webinar and an RSAC page.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Channel Marketing Manager

    First action

    Book the first journalist guest.

    How to measure it

    Meetings from events

    Now
    –
    Target
    5 per event
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Plan

      Four events.

      Channel Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Book guests

      Journalists.

      PR leads 1 month

    3. 3

      Promote

      Email, social, paid.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 1 month

    4. 4

      Run

      Live.

      Channel Marketing Manager quarterly

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Sequences.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Meetings.

      Insights & Analytics lead quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Platform fees
    Owner
    Channel Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Run one event for cybersecurity.

    Why it works

    Run a quarterly online event per major sector with a journalist or client guest, then send recordings and a short guide to registrants and no-shows, and hand engaged contacts to business development.

    Events with reporters are a rare draw that a PR agency can offer and few others can.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low turnout

      Promote on-demand use.

    Evidence

    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
    • Your websiteGated and campaign pages: an AI maturity assessment, AI risk maps, a social media audit template, a guide to writing a PR RFP, a new media playbook, a "funnel to ecosystem" webinar, an RSAC 2026 page and a utilities earnings comparison report.Source
    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
  • 13

    Highwire has AI products for media signals and AI visibility. Few agencies publish how brands in a sector show up in AI answers.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Insights & Analytics lead

    First action

    Choose 20 prompts per sector.

    How to measure it

    Brand report requests

    Now
    –
    Target
    50 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Prompts

      Per sector.

      Insights & Analytics lead 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Run

      Data collection.

      Insights & Analytics lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Write

      Report.

      Channel Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Review

      Legal on naming brands.

      Legal 1 week

    5. 5

      Launch

      Press and LinkedIn.

      PR leads 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Follow up

      Brand reports.

      Vice President, Business Development ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Analyst time
    Owner
    Insights & Analytics lead

    Smallest test

    Publish one sector chart.

    Why it works

    Each quarter, publish which brands lead AI answers in each of the six sectors and why, using aggregated data, with a sign-up for a brand's own report.

    Original data earns press and gives business development a reason to call every prospect.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Brands object

      Use methodology notes and aggregate scores.

    Evidence

    • News coverageHighwire launched AcroAI on April 16, 2026, described as an agentic AI platform for marketing and communications clients; it has since announced AcroIntelligence ("a single AI-powered platform to translate complex media signals into strategic, measurable action") and has an AcroAnswers page on its site.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Mission North, "An Integrated Communications Agency"; Inkhouse, "the strategic communications agency that drives relevance and impact for innovative companies"; Bospar, "coverage that shapes what AI says about your brand"; Allison, "Digital-First, Data-Led Communications Partner".Source
  • 14

    Highwire offers an AI maturity assessment and AI risk maps. The VP of Strategy will lead discovery sessions. A scored assessment can start that discovery.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Vice President

    First action

    Add scoring to five questions.

    How to measure it

    Sessions booked

    Now
    –
    Target
    15% of completions
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Score

      Questions.

      Vice President, Strategy 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Report

      Automated PDF.

      Channel Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Benchmark

      By sector.

      Insights & Analytics lead 1 month

    4. 4

      Offer

      Session booking.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 1 week

    5. 5

      Score leads

      Answers in HubSpot.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Review

      Monthly.

      Vice President, Strategy monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Build time
    Owner
    Vice President, Strategy

    Smallest test

    Add a score to the current form.

    Why it works

    Return a scored report by sector, benchmark it against peers, and offer a strategy session for low scores. Feed answers into lead scoring.

    Self-assessment gives buyers value and gives strategy a warm, informed first call.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low completion

      Keep it under five minutes.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteGated and campaign pages: an AI maturity assessment, AI risk maps, a social media audit template, a guide to writing a PR RFP, a new media playbook, a "funnel to ecosystem" webinar, an RSAC 2026 page and a utilities earnings comparison report.Source
    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source
  • 15

    Marketing and communications leaders move often, and the VP of Business Development will lead referrals. A former client at a new company is the warmest lead an agency gets.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Vice President

    First action

    List 100 past client contacts.

    How to measure it

    Job-change meetings

    Now
    –
    Target
    3 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List

      Past contacts.

      Vice President, Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Monitor

      Job changes.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator weekly

    3. 3

      Note

      Personal, within a week.

      Vice President, Business Development ongoing

    4. 4

      Offer

      Planning session.

      Vice President, Strategy ongoing

    5. 5

      Track

      Meetings and wins.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator monthly

    6. 6

      Thank

      Referrers.

      Vice President, Business Development ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Vice President, Business Development

    Smallest test

    Send five notes this week.

    Why it works

    Track job changes of past client contacts, send a congratulations note within a week with a relevant case, and offer a short planning session.

    Trust travels with people, and timing matters.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Feels intrusive

      Keep it personal and short.

    Evidence

    • HiringVice President, Business Development (posted June 2026): will "lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth", "Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy", "Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes" and "Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates".Source
    • Your websiteWork page: case cards titled by outcome ("Turning AI Hype Into Market Authority", "Recharging Corporate Reputation for Energy Leader", "Rebranding a Legacy Financial Giant for Gen Z") with service tags; published work pages include Twilio, Splunk, Definitive Healthcare, Boulevard and PG&E.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    Highwire now has three AI products. A self-serve or low-cost AI visibility subscription could reach brands that are not ready for an agency yet.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters SVP

    First action

    Price a pilot for ten brands.

    How to measure it

    Conversion to services

    Now
    –
    Target
    20%
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define offer

      Report and call.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 1 month

    2. 2

      Price

      Pilot.

      Vice President, Business Development 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Pilot

      Ten brands.

      Insights & Analytics lead 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Sales page

      On the site.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Convert

      Upgrade path.

      Vice President, Business Development ongoing

    6. 6

      Review

      Economics.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing quarterly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Product time
    Owner
    SVP, Integrated Marketing

    Smallest test

    Offer the report to five prospects.

    Why it works

    Offer a monthly AI visibility report by subscription, with a quarterly strategy call, and convert subscribers to integrated programs.

    Software-like revenue smooths agency income and creates a pipeline of qualified brands.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Support load

      Limit the pilot size.

    Evidence

    • News coverageHighwire launched AcroAI on April 16, 2026, described as an agentic AI platform for marketing and communications clients; it has since announced AcroIntelligence ("a single AI-powered platform to translate complex media signals into strategic, measurable action") and has an AcroAnswers page on its site.Source
    • HiringIntegrated marketing build-out: an SVP, Integrated Marketing (posted August 4, 2026) to "productize integrated solutions and create scalable offerings"; VPs and Account Directors, Integrated Marketing (September 11) running "standalone social and influencer programs" and campaigns "that span social, content, paid, and web" for health and technology clients; a Director, Social (October 19) for "the growth of the social media practice".Source
    • HiringVice President, Business Development (posted June 2026): will "lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth", "Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy", "Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes" and "Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates".Source
  • 17

    Rivals position on integrated communications (Mission North), relevance (Inkhouse) and AI coverage (Bospar). Highwire's homepage speaks to "industry changers" broadly.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters VP of Marketing

    First action

    Draft six one-line points of view.

    How to measure it

    Sector share of voice

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Draft

      Six views.

      Vice President, Strategy 1 month

    2. 2

      Pick two

      Strongest sectors.

      VP of Marketing 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Research

      One study each.

      Insights & Analytics lead 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Program

      Events and content.

      Channel Marketing Manager 2 quarters

    5. 5

      Measure

      Share of voice.

      Insights & Analytics lead quarterly

    6. 6

      Extend

      Other sectors.

      VP of Marketing 4 quarters

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    VP of Marketing

    Smallest test

    Publish one point of view post.

    Why it works

    Pick one point of view per sector, back it with research, events and executive content for a year, and measure share of voice in sector media and AI answers.

    A clear, repeated point of view is what makes an agency the default shortlist in a sector.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Spread thin

      Start with two sectors.

    Evidence

    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Mission North, "An Integrated Communications Agency"; Inkhouse, "the strategic communications agency that drives relevance and impact for innovative companies"; Bospar, "coverage that shapes what AI says about your brand"; Allison, "Digital-First, Data-Led Communications Partner".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "A strategic marketing communications agency built for industry changers"; six industries (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Professional Services); awards including PRovoke Media 2025 Midsized Agency of the Year shortlist and Best Agencies in the US, and O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms; a footer sign-up for "The (High)wire Newsletter".Source
    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
  • 18

    Highwire has acquired Candor Content and WonderScript and appointed a Chief Integration Officer. Clients may not know those capabilities are now inside Highwire.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Chief Integration Officer

    First action

    List acquired services not yet on the site.

    How to measure it

    Cross-sold clients

    Now
    –
    Target
    15
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List services

      From acquisitions.

      Chief Integration Officer 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Site pages

      In capabilities.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Case studies

      Joint.

      Channel Marketing Manager 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Train teams

      Selling.

      SVP, Integrated Marketing 1 month

    5. 5

      Pitch

      Existing clients.

      Vice President, Business Development ongoing

    6. 6

      Track

      Revenue.

      Vice President, Business Development quarterly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Chief Integration Officer

    Smallest test

    Add one acquired capability to the site.

    Why it works

    Show acquired capabilities as part of the integrated offers, publish joint case studies, and cross-train account teams to sell them.

    Acquisitions pay off when existing clients buy the new capabilities.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Brand confusion

      One Highwire brand.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteGrowth moves announced on the Insights page: a strategic investment from Shamrock Capital, the acquisitions of Candor Content and WonderScript, a first Chief Integration Officer, and a new Executive Creative Director and senior leadership appointments in October 2026.Source
    • HiringIntegrated marketing build-out: an SVP, Integrated Marketing (posted August 4, 2026) to "productize integrated solutions and create scalable offerings"; VPs and Account Directors, Integrated Marketing (September 11) running "standalone social and influencer programs" and campaigns "that span social, content, paid, and web" for health and technology clients; a Director, Social (October 19) for "the growth of the social media practice".Source

Wildcards 2

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    Highwire is hiring a Senior Designer, Brand & Motion and a new Executive Creative Director. Case studies are text and images today.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Senior Designer

    First action

    Storyboard one case.

    How to measure it

    Case film views

    Now
    –
    Target
    10,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick cases

      Top three.

      VP of Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Storyboard

      One each.

      Senior Designer, Brand & Motion 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Produce

      Motion.

      Senior Designer, Brand & Motion 1 month

    4. 4

      Approvals

      Clients.

      Vice President, Business Development 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Share

      LinkedIn and decks.

      Channel Marketing Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Views.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Design time
    Owner
    Senior Designer, Brand & Motion

    Smallest test

    Make one film.

    Why it works

    Make 30-second motion versions of the top cases for LinkedIn and pitch decks, ending with the result.

    Short films are shared more and show creative capability, which buyers of integrated work need to see.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Client approval delays

      Start with a case already public.

    Evidence

    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
    • Your websiteWork page: case cards titled by outcome ("Turning AI Hype Into Market Authority", "Recharging Corporate Reputation for Energy Leader", "Rebranding a Legacy Financial Giant for Gen Z") with service tags; published work pages include Twilio, Splunk, Definitive Healthcare, Boulevard and PG&E.Source
    • Your websiteGrowth moves announced on the Insights page: a strategic investment from Shamrock Capital, the acquisitions of Candor Content and WonderScript, a first Chief Integration Officer, and a new Executive Creative Director and senior leadership appointments in October 2026.Source
  • 20

    Highwire lists 96 postings and hires senior marketers from in-house teams. Candidates who are not hired are often marketing leaders at target companies.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Channel Marketing Manager

    First action

    Add a newsletter opt-in to the application thank-you email.

    How to measure it

    Candidate opt-ins

    Now
    –
    Target
    200 a year
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Opt-in

      Thank-you email.

      People team 1 day

    2. 2

      Segment

      By sector.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator 1 week

    3. 3

      Nurture

      Light touch.

      Channel Marketing Manager ongoing

    4. 4

      Events

      Invite.

      Channel Marketing Manager quarterly

    5. 5

      Track

      Meetings.

      Senior Marketing Coordinator quarterly

    6. 6

      Review

      Privacy.

      Legal 1 month

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Channel Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Add the opt-in this week.

    Why it works

    Invite all senior candidates to the newsletter and events with consent, and treat them as contacts in nurture.

    The hiring funnel is also a network of buyers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Privacy

      Opt-in only.

    Evidence

    • HiringStrategy and PR hiring: VP and Director, Strategy (October 2026) working with "the Highwire Intelligence Group"; an SVP, PR (Professional Services) for accounts with "revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+" who will spearhead pitches; a VP, PR (Business of Health); Account Directors in Cybersecurity; Account Executives in Financial Services in six cities (October 6). The board lists 96 postings in all.Source
    • HiringChannel Marketing Manager (contract, 20 hours a week, posted October 6, 2026, reporting to the VP of Marketing, expected to convert to full-time): "owns how Highwire's marketing reaches, moves and converts audiences across social, online events, email and CRM"; owns "HubSpot marketing automation architecture: workflows, email sequences, lists, forms and landing pages"; designs "nurture tracks by sector and persona"; builds "lead scoring" with the growth team; builds "dashboards in HubSpot and GA4 that connect channel activity to pipeline"; partners with Insights & Analytics on "measurement, attribution and AI visibility reporting".Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 305 ideas

    Sitemap cleanup, newsletter page, named work cards, content refresh and a lighter homepage.

  2. Days 31 to 6012 ideas

    Sector nurture, lead scoring, the RFP page, packaged offers, account reviews, LinkedIn, events, the AI visibility index, the assessment and referrals; motion case films and candidate opt-ins.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Start the AcroAnswers subscription, sector points of view and acquisition integration.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value deep sector expertise. The most cited problem: proving PR impact.

  • Media relationships
  • Visibility in AI answers
  • In their words: “share of voice”

Market

Competitive landscape

4 competitors compared: Mission North, Inkhouse, Bospar and Allison.

  • Gap to exploit: Sector-specific AI visibility data
  • Mission North: Similar positioning
  • Inkhouse: Less sector depth in health

Hiring signals

Highwire is building its own growth engine and a bigger integrated offer at the same time.

  • Channel Marketing Manager (Contract): HubSpot, nurture by sector, lead scoring, AI visibility reporting. Ideas 1, 2, 6, 7.
  • Vice President, Business Development: Scale new business, RFPs and referrals. Ideas 3, 8, 15.
  • Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing: Productize integrated solutions. Ideas 9, 10.

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