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We amplify the transformation you lead. 

SOCIAL IMPACT · SYSTEMS CHANGE · BRAND TRANSFORMATION · CIVIC POWER · ETHICAL BUSINESS · PEACE BUILDING · SUSTAINABLE GROWTH · PUBLIC PURPOSE · STRATEGIC DESIGN

THE CORE FOCUS

MARKET STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT We guide purpose-driven organizations and future-facing companies in exploring new markets and structuring sustainable growth. Market mapping & opportunity analysis: Identifying target audiences, business channels, competitors, and unmet needs - with a focus on expansion potential and alignment with mission. Go-to-Market strategy: Designing entry strategies, value positioning, and partnership ecosystems - tailored to specific geographies, B2B & B2C contexts. Growth scenarios & roadmapping: Building clear, actionable development paths - from early-stage exploration to long-term international scale-up.

STRATEGIC PLANNING We lay the foundation for impactful and sustainable change through a comprehensive strategy. Vision and strategy development: Crafting actionable paths for long-term growth. Insight generation: Field studies, audience analysis and creative benchmarking. Collaborative innovation: Immersive workshops, co-creation sessions and product ideation.

BRANDING We shape your identity to reflect your mission and values authentically. Strategic positioning: Finding your unique place in a competitive landscape. Brand essence development: Translating your mission into a compelling platform. Creative expression: Visual identities, multimedia content and graphic design. Multi-channel alignment: Adapting your message across formats and audiences.

CAMPAIGNING We bring your vision to life through storytelling that moves and inspires. Narrative crafting: Developing stories, editorial lines and seasonal narratives. 360° Campaign: Tailored communications plan across digital, social and traditional platforms. Fundraising excellence: Designing compelling campaigns that inspire donors, blending emotional resonance with clear calls to action for sustainable growth.

AMPLIFYING We turn ideas into action and ensure their maximum reach, long-term. Narrative strategy: Translating concepts into cohesive messaging that engages. Integrated campaign management: Planning and executing high-impact initiatives. Strategic amplification: Grassroots & Public Affairs, leveraging PR, media and influencer relations to expand your voice.

THE CORE TEAM

We are two long-time allies, united by purpose and challenged by each other for 20 years.
 

TheCore-Lab is built on a rare kind of trust.
One forged across two decades of friendship, dialogue, creation and conviction.

We bring different temperaments, but a shared ambition: to help bold ideas find form and stay true to their essence.

 

Our backgrounds span strategic marketing & communication, luxury, clean beauty, NGOs, public policy, and education.

But our common ground is deeper: curiosity, clarity, care.

Together, we help brands and organizations navigate complexity with vision, coherence, and craft.

 

We work across EMEA & APAC, combining rigorous strategy and cultural sensitivity to connect systems with stories, ambition with impact, and mission with momentum.

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THE CORE REFERENCES
 

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Significant change begins with an open dialogue.

We don’t deliver decks. We build momentum.

With sharp thinking and thoughtful design, we help your mission resonate, scale, and stand out where it matters most.

We bring structure, sensitivity, and strategy to help you grow with purpose and precision.

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Let’s begin the conversation.

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