Thought Leadership that Builds Brands

Building a reputation as a “go-to” authority in your field means that your proposition must be believable. Saying it isn’t enough. You need to prove it. That means that your leadership and subject matter experts need to have a platform to share their expertise, ideas and opinions. ICCC helps organizations create and execute a thought leadership strategy distinctly designed to demonstrate their expertise and showcase their leaders.

ICCC at Work

Ivy at the Georgetown University Women's Forum 2026

Ivy was excited to join Cynthia Groves to present her book, Mastering the Corporate Chess Game, at the Georgetown University Women's Forum 2026, March 19-21. Contributing authors Cynthia Groves, Lizzy Conroy, Cherylyn Harley LeBon and Ivy Cohen provided attendees (and readers) with the tools and mindset needed to make strategic moves as they progress in their organizations. Each of these successful professionals provide practical strategies for decoding the unwritten rules of the workplace.

Like An Olympian: Dream, Train, Compete

It starts with a dream. You’ve had a brilliant idea that pushes boundaries and can elevate a product or service to new heights. You’ve made sure, beyond the initial burst of inspiration, that your idea is not too similar to other campaigns. But even then, though you have lofty goals for your campaign, are you motivated enough to bring it to fruition? What would an Olympian do?

Tina Turner: A Communicator's Inspiration by Ivy Cohen

Raw. Ageless. That Voice! Legs. Gorgeous. Rock ‘n' roll. Daring advocate and inspiration. As the light on the life that was Tina Turner has dimmed, we can’t help carry heavy hearts. There’s no question that this powerhouse performer left an indelible mark on all who encountered her and her music. Tina inspired us with her strength to exit an abusive relationship, and her tenacity to launch a meteoric solo career. Moreover, she was an amazing communicator.

The Modern CEO is Fit, Social and Engaging by Ivy Cohen

CEOs express many different styles and cultures. As I peruse the landscape of today’s top executives, I find there is a growing and distinct group that presents as a new Modern CEO. This is the CEO whose professional and personal life reflect the characteristics of younger generations of employees and customers – regardless of his or her age. It is someone who is a trendsetter or early adopter. This leader is not locked into traditional or established ways of doing and looking at things. It’s someone who experiences and understands what is buzzing in the marketplace.

P&G Alumni

Ivy moderated a panel at P&G Alumni Global Conference on trends in investments with private equity, venture capital and angel funding to stimulate thinking on opportunities to invest, partner, buy and grow. With Tim Schigel (Refinery Ventures), Mark Woods (Cathay Capital Private Equity), Greg Wasson (Innventure, Former CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance), Ivy Cohen.

DHL on Bloomberg TV

DHL Express’s U.S. CEO interviews with Pimm Fox about the company’s growth in the U.S. and global opportunities on the horizon.

Money into Cuba fosters new business: Western Union Americas. On CNBC

Odilon Almeida, President for the Americas & EU at Western Union, discusses the company's move to allow money to be sent to Cuba from outside the United States, as well as the loosening of the Cuban economy.

Launched World Economic Forum's Disaster Response Network

Directed a media relations campaign to establish a network of top global engineering and transportation companies to increase coordination and resources to help expedite relief and rescue during the aftermath of major disasters around the globe.

Branded Fritz Institute to Strengthen Humanitarian Relief Infrastructures

Directed the marketing and public relations program to establish Fritz Institute as the leading organization for public-private sector collaboration in the humanitarian sector.

Lessons from Pros on Top

Ivy moderates panel, Lessons from Pros on Top, at Super Bowl 48 conference. With Raegen Moya-Jones (aden & anais), Mitch Rothschild (Vitals), Malene Barnett (Malene B).

Ivy Conducts Seminar on Strategic Communications at Super Bowl Business Conference

The NFL conducts a small business initiative in each host city leading up to the Super Bowl every year to support the local economy. ICCC was selected as a contractor to create and execute programs training small and minority business owners on strategic communications to diverse audiences.

15 Lessons on Surviving and Thriving for Entrepreneurs

By Ivy Cohen

This year my small business celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Pop open the champagne because we’ve beat the odds. According to Dun & Bradstreet, businesses with fewer than 20 employees…

What Small Businesses Can Learn About Creating a Lasting Brand From Apple, Dunkin' Donuts and CVS

By Ivy Cohen

These three examples provide a template for success.

Should Sports Brands Speak Out on the Muslim Ban?

By Ivy Cohen

Ivy shares advice about when a sports brand should advocate for or against a public policy.

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