Strategic Advice – Compelling Design – Measurable Results
In an information saturated marketplace, attention is a valuable commodity. Accolade makes sure your voice is heard.
We are a full-service agency specializing in strategic marketing and business development services for an exclusive corporate, government and non-profit clientele. Since 2007, we’ve built a reputation for exceeding clients’ expectations by offering innovative solutions and unparalleled service with a focus on bottom-line results.
The Accolade Philosophy
At Accolade, we believe that the formula for business success is simple. We combine the clarity of strategic advice and performance metrics with elements of compelling design to achieve measurable results tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
Partner Bios
Ariel Richmond-Parks, Partner
Ariel Richmond-Parks specializes in marketing, corporate communications, technology implementation, project management and strategic planning.
She comes from a varied background in multimedia/web production, project management and non-profit management for Rock.com Music Network, Education Development Center and the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. She has studied at both Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Ariel is also frequent speaker on marketing and technology topics and has presented at the 9th Annual Northern Regional Jersey Arts Marketers Media Roundtable, Dance/MetroDC’s Professional’s Dialogue and Dance/USA’s National 2010 Conference in Washington, D.C.
Currently, Ariel serves as a marketing lecturer for the Washington, D.C. chapter of SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Jeffrey Parks, Partner
Jeffrey Parks specializes in marketing and strategic planning, social media, and technology project management. His background includes extensive work in the not-for-profit performing arts industry, and he has held leadership positions with several major performing arts organizations.
A member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Jeff holds an MBA from Temple University.
