The Firm

Eighteen years of measured, deliberate practice.

We believe that the most powerful marketing is the kind that doesn't look like marketing. It looks like truth.

Counsel grounded in evidence. Executed with precision.

Lorvessa Marketing Group was established in 2006 with a single premise: organizations that communicate with discipline outperform those that communicate with volume.

We operate as pure strategic advisors — not an agency with production overhead to fill. That distinction matters. When we recommend a channel, a message, or a medium, it's because the data supports it, not because we own the production capacity.

Our practice spans commercial, government, and nonprofit sectors. Each brings different stakeholders, different accountability structures, and different definitions of success. We've built methodologies for all three — and we know how they interact when an organization operates across sector boundaries.

Founded
2006
Structure
Limited Liability Company
Reach
National — all 50 states
Sectors Served
Corporate, Government, Nonprofit

Three principles that govern every engagement.

01

Integrity Before Incentive

We don't recommend solutions because we produce them. Our model is advisory-first, which means our interests align with client outcomes — not with generating billable production work.

02

Precision Over Volume

Effective communication isn't about saying more — it's about saying the right thing to the right audience at the right moment. We invest heavily in targeting and message discipline before scaling anything.

03

Accountability to Outcomes

Every strategy we develop is tied to measurable outcomes agreed upon at the start of an engagement. We report on results, not activity, and we welcome scrutiny of the connection between the two.

Experienced across sectors and stakeholders.

Margaret L. Harwood
Founder & Managing Principal

Margaret founded Lorvessa Marketing Group after a decade leading communications at a national trade association and subsequent roles in federal public affairs. She oversees client strategy and firm direction.

David S. Ellmore
Principal, Government Affairs

David brings 15 years of legislative and regulatory affairs experience, with a focus on energy, healthcare, and infrastructure policy. He leads the firm's government relations practice.

Renata J. Caldwell
Principal, Digital Strategy

Renata leads digital practice — paid media, performance analytics, and audience intelligence. She joined the firm after directing national digital campaigns for two Fortune 100 companies.

A structured process. Consistent results.

01

Discovery & Audit

We begin with a thorough audit of your current communications, stakeholder landscape, competitive position, and organizational objectives. This phase surfaces both the gaps and the assets that inform everything that follows.

02

Strategy Development

Based on discovery findings, we develop a communications strategy with defined objectives, target audiences, key messages, and channel priorities. The strategy document serves as the shared reference for all subsequent decisions.

03

Execution Planning

We translate strategy into a detailed execution plan — timelines, deliverables, partner specifications, measurement frameworks, and escalation protocols. We don't begin execution without a plan we'd be comfortable defending in a debrief.

04

Oversight & Optimization

During execution, we monitor performance against benchmarks, surface issues early, and adjust course where the data demands it. Our engagements include regular structured reporting so client leadership is never surprised.

The right fit matters on both sides.

We're selective about the engagements we take on. Reach out to start the conversation.

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