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Rooted in identity
Understanding a city’s DNA isn’t something you can just dial in. It requires patience, insight, and care. We go below the surface—gathering perspectives from residents, business owners, civic leaders, and visitors to uncover the unspoken truths and lived experiences that define your city. These stories, values, and memories form the roots of a shared identity—anchoring your brand in authenticity and setting the stage for everything to come. By understanding who you are at the core, we lay the groundwork for a future that’s not just visionary, but deeply connected to place, people, and purpose.
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Framing the future
Once a city knows who it is, the next step is deciding who it wants to become. Through the Maiker Downtown Partnership, we bring planners, developers, and civic leaders together to turn identity into action. We facilitate the process — offering data, shaping the narrative, and supporting the mission through our partnership model and Civic Intelligence Platform (in development). Together, we transform unifiers into guiding principles that shape plans, attract investment, and move cities forward.
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Building what matters
With vision in place, it’s time to bring it to life. We help cities launch meaningful projects — from quick wins and strategic campaigns to long-term initiatives like The Community Foundation, our Civic Intelligence Platform (KAIA), and the Maiker Downtown Partnership. Backed by Hermes Award–winning branding, Emmy-winning direction, and Grammy-winning music, we bring world-class storytelling to civic transformation. Our flagship moments — like the IMAX Gala documentary, AR/VR experiences, and values-driven campaigns — build trust, attract investment, and show your community that change has already begun.
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What's Your Story?
Discover. Define. Build. Tell.
We help cities discover who they truly are, define who they want to become, build a path to get there, and tell the world why it matters.
At each stage, we identify the unifiers—the people, themes, values, and visual anchors that connect a city’s past, present, and future. These unifiers become the core of everything from branding to funding strategy.
We develop place branding strategies, launch Community Foundations, and attract value-aligned investment, turning dreams into funded, actionable plans.
Then, we amplify your message with marketing and AI-powered outreach, drawing in the people, partners, and momentum to build the future you want.
The result: a thriving city, supported by its citizens, investors, and storytellers.
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Telling the world
Now it’s time to show your city who it’s becoming — and why everyone should be part of the story. We activate the full power of our creative team and partners: award-winning branding, cinematic events, and storytelling that brings people together. From immersive productions to city-wide campaign launches, we build unforgettable experiences that spark pride and participation. Then we amplify that energy — through bold marketing, national media, and targeted PR — turning local momentum into a magnetic story the world can’t ignore.
Why not your city?
Beyond AI: Skilled Creators & Cutting-Edge Tech Craft Your Story.
We craft. We establish.
We analyze. We deliver.
We harness revolutionary AI and captivating storytelling to craft transformative strategies for ambitious cities.
Our accomplished team unites visionary planning, intelligent automation, and values-aligned capital — empowering your community to thrive and making sure the right people know why it matters.
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Visionary Discovery
We engage city leaders and residents with transformative questions that shift perspective from daily operations to intentional growth possibilities.
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Strategic Assessment
We identify authentic competitive advantages and sustainable opportunities through collaborative analysis of your city's distinctive assets and ambitions.
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Foundation Development
We establish Community Foundations that unite values-aligned investors with your city's vision, creating sustainable funding pathways for meaningful growth.
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Comprehensive Planning
We craft integrated strategies encompassing economic development, identity positioning, governance structures, and stakeholder alignment.
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Revolutionary AI Implementation
We deploy cutting-edge AI for Universal Character modeling, immersive AR/VR tourism experiences, process automation, and intelligent brief generation - capabilities that set your city apart in the digital age.
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Long-term Execution
We provide ongoing partnership through marketing, storytelling, automation, and strategic guidance to ensure sustained momentum and measurable impact.
We deploy revolutionary AI and strategic marketing to amplify your story and connect with the right audiences: Amplify your message.
We establish Community Foundations that attract mission-aligned investors to fund your city's thriving future: Build sustainable funding.
We help cities uncover their authentic identity and unite behind a compelling vision for intentional growth: Discover your city's potential.
Vision & Strategy
Implementation & Impact
Foundation & Funding
Maiker is reimagining urban planning, funding, and marketing to help cities craft thriving futures.
"Every city changes. The question is whether those changes will be intentional or accidental - something you shape or something you learn to deal with." - Scott Lambert, President and CMO
We Plan. We Build. We Analyze. We Deliver.
AI smarts, human touch. We craft data-driven plans with captivating visuals and intelligent automation, optimizing campaigns for success. Trusted by industry leaders, let us tell your brand story and propel you forward.
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Discovery and Data
Data-driven marketing plan that ignites growth and connects you with your ideal demographics.
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Planning and Strategy
We leverage insights and craft a winning marketing plan – website, social media, ads, and automation – with captivating photos, videos, and AI.
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Videos, photos, and AI-powered content to ignite your brand and reach the hearts (and wallets) of your perfect audience.
Development and Implementation
04 Automation
Automate for efficiency, evolve for impact.
