Consulting GroupStart a conversation Strategy. Partnerships. Culture.
Coded Consulting Group connects brands with cultural platforms, creators, and communities through partnerships that are credible, strategic, and built to deliver.
01 / OUR POINT OF VIEW
02 / WHAT WE DO
We help brands show up with purpose and help cultural leaders build the infrastructure to grow.
For enterprise partners
We design culturally embedded partnerships that connect companies with Black and LGBTQIA+ audiences through the platforms and leaders they already trust.
For founders and cultural platforms
We turn ambitious ideas into clear offers, fundable opportunities, and operating systems that help cultural organizations move with confidence.
From first concept through final report, Coded can build the strategy, systems, and execution around the opportunity.
Decks, pricing, benefits, inventory, and fulfillment plans built to sell.
Culturally relevant concepts across experiential, digital, email, SMS, and content.
CRM, list-building, segmentation, event funnels, and retention strategy.
Prospecting, outreach, negotiation, coordination, and sponsor follow-through.
Programming calendars, run of show, vendor coordination, and activation planning.
Attendance, engagement, conversion, and post-campaign reporting partners can use.
03 / SELECTED WORK
From nightlife and fashion to public events and legacy institutions, our work starts with what makes each community distinct.
A year-long partnership connecting sexual health access with one of Harlem's most consistent Black LGBTQIA+ nightlife communities.
52 weekly cultural touchpointsA 30-day digital campaign designed to introduce Jack'd Premium membership to Trappy Hour's Black LGBTQIA+ audience through culturally relevant promotion and a dedicated offer.
30-day premium membership campaignBuilding partnership infrastructure and program strategy for a foundational institution in ballroom history and culture.
Legacy positioned for growthSupporting operations and partnership strategy for a signature celebration of Harlem's LGBTQIA+ community.
Community at the centerLeading concept development, sponsorship strategy, partnerships, and production planning for a large-scale Juneteenth cultural experience in New York City.
Culture, commerce + celebrationProducing a Fashion Week runway experience and developing brand partnership opportunities that extend the designer's visibility beyond the show.
Runway production + brand deals04 / HOW WE WORK
We start with the business goal, the audience, and the cultural truth connecting them.
We shape the offer, economics, story, and experience into something partners can confidently support.
We lead outreach, manage relationships, and keep the work moving from first conversation through execution.
05 / ABOUT CODED
Coded Consulting Group is a New York-based strategic partnerships and community engagement firm founded by Lawrence Thomas.
Lawrence has built across digital health, operations, experiential marketing, nightlife, and LGBTQIA+ community organizations. He combines cultural fluency with the structure, relationship management, and follow-through needed to move ideas from conversation to execution.
Lawrence Thomas
Founder + Principal
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