client profile :: Language 411

Language 411

Language 411 is a language services provider that was started by Family Bridges as a social enterprise venture.  Platzner & Co. performed a complete business case analysis and created an integrated marketing plan that including a new business model and sales strategy supported by a full Salesforce.com CRM implementation and brand new website designed by Wes Breazell.

“Not only did Platzner & Co. successfully define and launch a new brand for Family Bridges, they introduced a new and lasting way of thinking to our 40-year-old organization.”

Corinne Jan, CEO, Family Bridges


client profile :: Hummer Winblad

Platzner & Co. provided project management to Hummer Winblad Venture Partners on a brand new website, developing site architecture and information analysis while sourcing an interactive Flash media application. Project lead and website design by Wes Breazell and Flash development by Kiku Creative.


client profile :: City CarShare

City CarShare is the largest car-sharing nonprofit in the United States.  Platzner & Co. performed a strategic marketing analysis for this organization that introduced statistical measurement to City CarShare’s operations including fleet utilization, revenue and pricing analysis.  We also provided market research, brand stewardship, and a CRM system recommendation through a strategic marketing analysis project.

“Platzner & Co. provides a rare combination of strategic vision, market drive and street smarts.”

Larry Magid, former Executive Director, City CarShare


client profile :: YLI

Youth Leadership Institute is an architect of America’s new youth philanthropy movement.  Acting as interim marketing management, we helped jump-start several marketing programs at once — launched a brand new website, public relations campaign, and recruited a marketing director.

“Results count. In just three months time, Platzner & Co. created a brand new web site and PR program, and recruited a marketing director for us.”

Maureen Sedonaen, President & CEO, YLI