The call caught me off guard. “Your firm won best Communications and PR firm at the Fund Intelligence Operations & Service Provider Awards 2025,” they said. After three decades of helping investment managers tell their stories, this recognition hit differently.

Not because we beat out bigger firms at the ceremony in New York this month. But because it validates what we’ve been saying about financial communication evolving. The old playbook of dense technical writing and market commentary no longer cuts it.

Our work with KraneShares shows what modern financial communication looks like. Their marketing head, Joe Dube, put it well: “Sondhelm helped us articulate our perspective on China and thematic investing in ways that truly connect with investors and advisors. They brought the industry knowledge and creative storytelling we needed to stand out.”

What Joe didn’t mention is how open his team was to breaking down complex ideas. That made all the difference. As our PR director, Milin Iyer, notes, “When a client understands the power of making sophisticated concepts digestible, our job as communicators becomes much more effective.”

We’ve found that investment managers are hungry for a different approach. They want partners who can help them cut through the noise. That means going beyond traditional PR to create authentic stories that resonate. It means building marketing programs that connect with the right audiences and drive growth. Most importantly, it means measuring what works.

The award ceremony at the Metropolitan Club marked a special moment for our team. But what matters more is seeing our clients succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The real win comes when we help them build meaningful connections with their audiences.

Looking ahead, we’re doubling down on what works: helping investment managers tell clear, compelling stories. The industry is changing fast, and we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries with partners who share our vision.