{"id":212780,"date":"2025-04-29T12:46:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/business\/marketing\/iostudio-and-yes-federal-launch-sba-approved-mentor-protege-partnership-to-support-federal-and-state-government-agencies\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T12:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:46:41","slug":"iostudio-and-yes-federal-launch-sba-approved-mentor-protege-partnership-to-support-federal-and-state-government-agencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=212780","title":{"rendered":"iostudio and Yes& Federal Launch SBA-Approved Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Partnership to Support Federal and State Government Agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"


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iostudio<\/a>, a woman-Veteran-owned small business with over 25 years of experience serving federal and state agencies, and\u00a0Yes& Federal<\/strong><\/a>, a top-ranked full-service communications firm, have entered into an officially approved partnership under the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s (SBA) Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program (MPP).<\/p>\n

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This SBA-approved Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Agreement enables the two firms to collaborate more closely on federal and state contracts, creating a dynamic combination of deep federal experience, technical innovation, and communications expertise. Under this agreement, Yes& Federal<\/a> serves as mentor and iostudio<\/a> as prot\u00e9g\u00e9, bringing together their complementary capabilities to deliver greater value to government clients.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBy joining forces in the SBA Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program with Yes& Federal, iostudio is accelerating its growth and broadening its ability to serve government clients with innovation, speed, and scale,\u201d said Lisa Shock, President of iostudio<\/a>.<\/strong> \u201cThis partnership allows us to deepen our impact by leveraging Yes& Federal\u2019s deep experience and capabilities in federal communications.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Complementary Strengths for Government Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n

iostudio, headquartered in Nashville, TN, complements Yes& Federal\u2019s strengths with robust capabilities in digital experience design, secure and scalable technology platforms, and measurable marketing communications. iostudio has supported various federal and state clients, such as the U.S. Navy, the Army National Guard, the Department of the Interior, and public health agencies in Mississippi and Tennessee. The firm combines human-centered design with innovative technologies to deliver impactful results for government partners.<\/p>\n

Yes& Federal<\/a>, a leading advertising agency based in Alexandria, VA, brings over three decades of experience delivering integrated communications for federal clients, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the Smithsonian Institution. Recognized by Adweek and the Inc. 5000, Yes& Federal is known for its creative excellence, strategic insight, and successful execution of high-stakes campaigns for complex federal initiatives.<\/p>\n

A Partnership Built for Public Sector Success<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approved by the SBA on March 12, 2025, the six-year Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Agreement outlines goals that include management, technical, and business development assistance. It also enables the formation of joint ventures eligible for set-aside contracts, providing a compliant path for the firms to pursue new opportunities and deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to federal and state clients.<\/p>\n

Together, Yes& Federal and iostudio<\/a> are positioned to tackle the evolving challenges public sector agencies face\u2014bringing together data-driven strategy, breakthrough creative, and mission-focused execution.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith the government\u2019s push to improve citizen and public service, agencies are looking to deliver more citizen-centric digital experiences,\u201d said Andy Blenkle, President of Yes& Federal<\/a>.<\/strong> \u201cThis partnership combines Yes& Federal\u2019s expertise in communications strategy and creative excellence with iostudio\u2019s strengths in digital experience design and technology platforms activation, enabling us to help federal agencies advance these initiatives effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Source<\/strong>: Yes& Federal<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0Agency<\/a>, iostudio<\/a>, Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program<\/a>, partnership<\/a>, Yes&<\/a>, Yes& Federal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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