Is your messaging all dressed up in the wrong outfit?
Is AI a tool or a threat for your company?
How does your competition look from behind?
Are your ideas getting dumped before they're understood?
Is your next big idea trapped in a bad pitch?
Do your words build energy or drain attention?
How slippery are your milestones?
How do you get someone's attention without shouting?
Which signals are you sending and who's decoding them?
What's the story that gets your team out of bed?
Who gets hurt if you're not understood?
What do your slides say when you're not in the room?
What's the soundtrack of your corporate culture?
Are you sure that everyone has truly understood your strategy?
We are architects of high-stakes communication.
Kong is the strategic communications consultancy for pivotal moments. We provide expert guidance and design narratives that capitalize on opportunity and create clarity under pressure.
Every strong message starts with the right questions, and that’s where we always begin.
WHAT WE DO.
We equip you with tools to create impact and resonance.
We work with leaders, brands, and growing companies to sharpen how they communicate, from internal culture to external strategy, and from keynote stages to investor presentations.
We believe that communication is the key to mastering your most critical moments.
WHO WE ARE.
We founded Kong on a simple principle.
The most powerful strategy begins with the right questions. Our method was honed in newsrooms, boardrooms, and locker rooms – places where pressure is high and clarity is non-negotiable.
Alexander Heuken
FOUNDER
Alexander began his career as a journalist for n-tv and CNN in Europe, and later as a strategy consultant for BBC Worldwide in London. In Vienna, he founded the creative consultancy Kong. He’s known for asking the kind of questions that cut to the heart of an idea, the essence of a brand and the core of a strategy. He even created Aesk – The Interview of Your Life, a box set of 200 essential questions designed to spark meaningful reflection and conversation.
Kristin Ramsey
PARTNERfem
Kristin started her career as the digital editor for luxury magazines NUVO and MONTECRISTO, honing a sharp editorial eye. Then as editorial director of a Vancouver-based marketing agency, she developed award-winning strategies and content for global brands. Today, she travels from Silicon Valley to Dubai, advising companies on how to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, whether online, in pitch decks, or onstage.
Daniel Stanzel
PARTNER
As an NCAA athlete and American football coach, Daniel built teams and strategies that won championships. Today, he brings that same focus and intensity to communication coaching. With a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, he teaches entrepreneurs and leaders techniques that trigger emotions and motivate action. His theoretical background is based on the philosophy of language and Ludwig Wittgenstein.
We work in German and English, across industries and markets.
OUR CLIENTS.
Our architectural toolkit includes foundational disciplines:
WHAT WE OFFER.
Brand positioning, naming, content strategy, cross-cultural communication, and presentation coaching.
We offer these as standalone services and also integrate them into comprehensive solutions to support high-stakes moments, whether that’s building your investor-ready narrative, shaping an executive transition, or introducing a bold new strategy.
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Can't see through the dense fog? Hit a plateau but eager to keep climbing?
Whether for troubleshooting, brainstorming, or pressure-testing a big idea, it’s hard to find answers without confronting the tough questions. The Kong Call is short, sharp and effective, providing you with clarity and direction. Sometimes, it’s all you need.
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A powerful brand requires a solid foundation. We act as the architects of your core brand positioning, a blueprintupon which all future growth is built.
It defines every aspect of your identity: from product naming to your brand story, and the key messages and taglines that bring it to life. It also shapes your employer branding, ensuring you attract talent that truly believes in your mission.
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Implementing AI is more than a technical challenge. It's a cultural shift and a high-stakes communication test. Instead of “AI-washing”, we ensure your story is one of responsible innovation.
Together, we construct AI narratives that encourage adoption and responsible use, and build trust with employees, customers, and investors alike. Because even the best tech fails without a team that believes in it.
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We help leaders turn knowledge into soft power. We create executive thought leadership, branded publications, and internal communications programs that position you as a voice worth listening to.
Whether you need an editorial strategy or full-scale writing support, we help you shape the story your audience needs to hear.
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Communication across borders requires more than translation, it requires depth and cultural instincts. In our workshops, we help teams understand the nuances of collaborating across cultures and time zones.
We specialize in North America, the Nordics, and German-speaking markets.
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Whether you need a name, a narrative, or a team that knows how to ask the hard questions, Kong is in.