Hamilton Place Strategies
Hamilton Place Strategies, now Penta, is the world’s first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm, specializing in understanding complex topics and persuading critical stakeholders through in-house research and analytical capabilities.
Company Overview
Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS), now known as Penta, is the world’s first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm. With the integration of Gotham Research Group, Ballast Research, Flag Media Analytics, and alva, Penta offers unparalleled expertise in stakeholder management. The firm specializes in understanding and addressing complex topics, effectively explaining issues to target audiences, and persuading critical stakeholders.
Services
HPS provides a wide range of services, including message development, brand management, media relations, crisis communications, investor communications, employee communications, rapid response, digital communications, advertising, creative content, and event production. The firm also undertakes creative projects, manages crises, conducts issue campaigns, handles M&A-related communications, and addresses regulatory and legal matters. HPS takes pride in its research and analysis capabilities, offering thought leadership programs tailored to client needs.
Sector Expertise
HPS has substantial expertise across several sectors, including education, energy & environment, financial services, foundations & non-profits, healthcare, technology, and transportation. The firm’s ability to draw from in-house research and analytical capabilities allows it to understand and address complex issues, ensuring effective stakeholder communications and strategic solutions across these domains.
Company Culture and Benefits
HPS operates with a flat structure that provides direct access to senior leadership. It fosters a highly collaborative environment with extensive training programs. HPS covers 100% of individual employee health care premiums, offers 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both moms and dads, and provides retirement options with 401k matching. Additional benefits include cell phone reimbursement, generous holiday and paid leave, and a competitive compensation structure.
Clientele and Projects
HPS serves 50 clients from diverse sectors, leveraging its expertise to manage reputational crises, generate support for initiatives such as reopening America, and educate congressional targets on policies like wind energy. The firm’s approach combines analytical rigor with proven communications techniques to effectively identify and cultivate voices necessary to persuade critical stakeholders on the right solutions.