Strategic Communications · Detroit-based, working nationwide

Strategic communications for organizations shaping Detroit and beyond.

Ki Takeaways Communications helps nonprofits, public partners, hospitality, food and beverage, and growing brands clarify their story, earn attention and build trust with the people who matter most.

Kiana Montgomery
Kiana MontgomeryFounder & Principal Strategist
10+
Years leading communications for brands, nonprofits and public-sector partners
148M+
Earned media impressions for sweetgreen's Michigan launch
300+
Student registrations driven for Joique Bell Charity
664%
LinkedIn impression growth for the Michigan Pride Chamber at Mackinac
Ki Takeaways clients
sweetgreenMichigan Pride ChamberThe Unity CollaborativeTrydent ConsultingJoique Bell CharityTéMaTé InstituteBelong LendingChef Max HardyMagic City Innovation DistrictThe Noble Brand
Brands our founder supported in prior agency and consulting roles
Party CityHard Rock HotelSeaWorldTAZOAmazonHawaiʻi Tourism AuthorityW.K. Kellogg FoundationRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
How we work

A clear process from first call to final handoff.

01

Listen & research

Discovery with leadership plus audience, media and landscape research, so the strategy rests on evidence, not assumptions.

02

Strategize

A research-based written plan with priorities, messages, channels, timeline and the measures that will define success.

03

Execute

Hands-on delivery with weekly recaps, so you always know what moved, what is next and who owns it.

04

Measure & hand off

Results reporting plus the tools and training your team needs to keep the momentum going.

In our clients' words
We engaged Ki Takeaways Communications to help us articulate the depth of Trydent's work and bring greater consistency to how we share our story. Kiana went above and beyond, taking the time to learn our business and collaborating closely with us. She and her team brought the messaging to life, giving our team practical ways to communicate who we are and the value we bring.
CL
Christina LynchCEO, Trydent Consulting
Credentials
Education
B.S. Public Relations & Applied Communication, Florida A&M University
Specialization
Graduate Certificate, Risk & Crisis Communication, Wayne State University (in progress)
Training
Queer Equity Impact Program (QEIP), Michigan Pride Chamber
Workshops & speaking
Bamboo (2 workshops), Black Tech Saturdays, Detroit Regional Chamber
Agency experience
Edelman, Sachs Media Group, The Zimmerman Agency, TheCaseMade
Work with us

Let's talk about what your organization needs to say next.

Book a 30-minute strategy call. We'll listen first, then recommend the right scope for your goals and budget.

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