GEM Communications and Consulting

GEM: Where common sense and straight talk shine

We specialize in Internal Communications for: Crises & Change | Compliance & Efficiency | Human Resources | Culture

GEM: Where common sense and straight talk shine

We specialize in Internal Communications for: Crises & Change | Compliance & Efficiency | Human Resources | Culture

What we do

Experienced Stategists

Based in Kenosha, WI, GEM has provided Communications Consulting solutions to organizations – both private and non-profit – since 2011. Our small, seasoned team carries an average of 20 years’ experience in our trades, with communications specialties in writing, visual design and video production. As an Internal Communications & Consulting Collective, we’re ownership-minded, and we work as a close-knit team on each client partnership. Our communications philosophy is clear and direct. We provide a different perspective that only an experienced outside team can offer.

How we do it

Collaboration & Partnership

We’ve been viewed as an extension to the communications team and/or the business. We help execute the strategy through fine tuning the message, and producing the right combination of tools and tactics.

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"We were first time users of GEM Communications for a recent video we commissioned them to produce. Tom, one of their producers, along with the entire GEM Communications team were terrific to work with on our video. We had time constraints as we needed the project completed by an upcoming donor event. They not only met the deadline, they produced a fantastic video capturing the essence of our mission! Folks at our donor event that watched the video were inspired and moved because of the video. We highly recommend GEM Communications for your video needs and we will use them again."

Sheryl Laird - Women's Care Center

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"I had the pleasure of working alongside GEM founder, Margie Mandli, as we served on the board of a local Catholic school. Margie brought her years of expertise to drive professional communications, manage change in an ever changing external landscape and continuously refresh the brand to ensure differentiation in the marketplace. Non-profit organizations are known for shoe-string budgets, and so it was a gift for Margie and her team to bring creativity and high quality to both the message and creative deliverables, whether it was a video or full-fledged strategy. She and her team were a joy to work with.”

Stephanie W. - Baird’s Fixed Income Capital Markets

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“Margie and her team have time and time again, without fail, provided the creative support we need for our organization. They look after our needs as if they were their own and the consistent high quality product is testament to that. I love that they just ‘get us.’ The most important thing for me is relationship – Margie is someone I trust immensely – with meeting expectations, deadlines and budget and most of all upholding the integrity of our brand. I could not have found a better partner to bring our story to life.”

Amy I. - Abbott Engineering

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“I unequivocally trust GEM with our video work. They are reliable, creative and the final product is always spot-on. In the recent Engineering series, we received glowing feedback from our internal partners, and look forward to how this will help in our overall recruitment efforts.”

Sarah K. - Abbott Engineering

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“Margie and her team are an extension of my team. I know I can count on them to produce high quality communications, but more importantly they care about the business like it’s their own. They understand our mission and passionately bring it to life in the communications work.”

Christina M. - Abbott Nutrition

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“Over the last 10 years I have had the good fortune to work with Margie in a number of different capacities. She is a consummate communications professional. She brings a unique combination of skills to her work – strategic thinking, project management, operational excellence, and business partnership. She is passionate, focused and a great team player. I would not hesitate to partner with Margie at anytime in the future.”

Mark N. - AbbVie

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“Margie was instrumental in producing approximately 10 videos for the archdiocese that were used at the Synod and events leading up to the Synod. Margie also helped to develop and implement a Communications Plan for the Synod. It is a tremendous joy to work with Margie. She is always incredibly conscientious to our needs and wants and is willing to develop the plans, process, and videos with us.”

Randy N. - Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Our purpose is to help you shine.

We’re always up for a good business challenge. We are proud of the work we do. Our portfolio is just a glimpse of what we offer.

Women’s Care Center – Milwaukee

Video

The GEM team created a video that focused on the local impact the Women’s Care Center has by highlighting the adoption story of Kellan.

Supply Chain Communications

Marketing, Video

Performance and culture were transformed through an integrated employee communications program that included a number of key elements.

New Awards Program

Video

The GEM team developed the branding for a new, annual awards program and continues to lead the communications efforts related to this prestigious program.

Take the first step

Tell us what you’re proud of. Tell us your challenges. We can help.