Discreet, actionable intelligence and communications for high stakes decisions.
We help leaders, campaigns, and organizations see around corners and shape the narrative.
Opposition & investigative research
Evidence-based profiles, timelines, and risk assessments from records and open sources.
Learn more →Political & policy research
Decision-ready briefs, legislative histories, and political economy forecasts.
Learn more →Strategic communications
Message development, speechwriting, and press strategy that shape coverage.
Learn more →Media intelligence & monitoring
Continuous monitoring with share-of-voice and sentiment analysis to guide action.
Learn more →Selected results
Navigated intense regulatory scrutiny to protect market position
A leading technology firm faced a high-profile antitrust investigation from regulators, threatening its reputation and market leadership. A proactive and transparent communication strategy was needed to manage the narrative.
Defended against activist investor, protecting long-term strategy
An activist investor launched a public campaign to force a sale of a well-known retail brand, threatening to derail a successful long-term growth strategy. The company needed to defend its board and strategy to protect shareholder value.
Managed seamless CEO transition, preserving investor confidence
A planned CEO succession at a major publicly traded company created a moment of uncertainty for investors, employees, and customers. A carefully managed transition was critical to maintaining stability and momentum.
What our clients say
We struggled with talk track clarity before media appearances. Velthros refined our message architecture, difficult interviews became controlled narratives.
The combination of policy insight and speechwriting elevated our leadership’s credibility and voice.
We lacked political economy foresight. Velthros provided a compact, quarterly outlook that gave our leadership clarity on shifting regulatory landscapes.
In a high-stakes media environment, their preparation was invaluable. Our CEO was confident and on message.
Their oppo research was discreet but thorough. We gained clarity before we needed to make sensitive decisions.
We had a complex regulatory challenge with a lot of moving parts. Velthros's stakeholder mapping was the key to building a winning coalition.
Our operational delays were compounded by media scrutiny. Velthros’ media monitoring and strategic outreach stabilized reporting before it escalated.
Velthros’ quarterly analysis didn’t just forecast risks, it shaped our strategic decisions proactively.
We initiated an internal review—and Velthros’ diligent evidence photobook was indispensable. We now run with their methodology.
Our media intelligence dashboard captured emerging narratives early. We changed course before things went viral.
Velthros delivered a speech in two days with minimal direction. Their voice aligned tone made it feel native to our brand.
We were dealing with reputational fallout. Velthros’ response brief and media guidance reversed the narrative. Coverage turned neutral within 72 hours.
Velthros’ briefing on a critical vote clarified a murky situation. Our team reported back with renewed confidence, armed with facts and narrative.
We were blindsided by negative media coverage during our campaign. Velthros intercepted the narrative within 48 hours and reframed the conversation. The difference was dramatic.
Their stakeholder mapping cut through ambiguity. We knew exactly who could influence the decision—and how. That level of insight was rare.
The opposition research was surgical. It allowed us to neutralize threats before they became public.
During due diligence, Velthros uncovered an overlooked risk that saved us from a major misstep. Their evidence log was bulletproof.
Velthros didn't just give us data, they gave us a narrative. We were able to get ahead of the story and shape the outcome.
Velthros’ Q&A prep helped our spokesperson stay on message under pressure—with calm and precision.
I was skeptical of external research. Velthros’ investigative report was lean, well sourced, and decisive. Our confidence—and stakeholder trust—rose immediately.
Our speech needed nuance and urgency. Velthros delivered with insight—our anticipated debate left press rooms nodding.
Their briefings were the difference between reacting and leading. In a crisis, that's everything.
They curated a press-ready speech that sounded like us, not like consultants. We still get asked who drafted it.
Their investigative timeline allowed us to move quickly and decisively. It was clear, time-bound, and evidence-based—just what we needed.
We faced stalled legislation. Velthros’ policy mapping and stakeholder briefings helped us pivot fast. The bill gained traction within days.