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The Wakeman Agency

New York, New York, United States
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Strategic communications for mission-driven social change initiatives

The Wakeman Agency specializes in strategic communications aimed at fostering social change. Founded in 2003 by Vanessa Wakeman, the agency partners with socially responsible companies, nonprofits, and foundations to address pressing social issues through culturally competent and transformative communication practices.

Their core services include strategic advisory, public relations, communications audits, and crisis and reputation management. The agency also offers specialized programs like the Narrative Resilience Program and the Communications Innovation Lab to help clients shape perceptions, influence policy, and engage audiences effectively.

The Wakeman Agency has a legacy of pioneering strategies that support systemic change across various sectors, including civil rights, public health, and educational equity. Their work is informed by equity-focused practices and behavioral science, aiming to advance sustainable progress on critical issues.

23
YEARS IN BUSINESS
1
SERVICES

Capabilities

Category

PR and Communications

Services

What these services involve

Media Relations
Media Relations for pr and communications buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.

Agency details

Team size
11-50 people
Founded
2003 (23 years)

About this agency on Agency List

The Wakeman Agency holds an Agency List Score of 78 out of 100.

That score is higher than 69% of the 36,919 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Assessment date

Agency List assessed The Wakeman Agency in September 2026, reading 7 pages published on thewakemanagency.com.

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