Elise Communications

ELISE is a marketing strategy and media relations firm serving clients in the social innovation and new product space. ELISE achieves success through focused research, informed strategy and targeted media relations. We do not buy attention for our clients. We earn it."ELISE communications has been instrumental in helping ANDE with our media outreach and ensuring that we are in contact with the writers and publications that are covering this space. They definitely go above and beyond to make sure our story is being told." — Randall Kempner, Executive Director, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs "ELISE communications has been a wonderful resource for the Lemelson Foundation, helping us build our communications strategy and forging meaningful partnerships with writers and thought leaders in the media. Most importantly, Carrie and her team are tireless in their commitment to deliver excellent work and creative in their generation and execution of new ideas. They are a joy to work with!" — Julia Novy-Hildesley, Executive Director, The Lemelson Foundation "ELISE is a miracle worker." — Paul Polak, Author, Out of Poverty; Founder of International Development Enterprises (IDE)"Carrie Barnes is a master at activating media people and other key players in the arenas that matter to a particular project, and at creating high quality materials that win attention." — Judith Appelbaum, Managing Director, Sensible Solutions, Inc.