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Situation

A nationally recognized sports marketing agency operated from two separate offices in Metro Atlanta—one focused on client services and creative production, the other dedicated to strategy, analytics, and business operations. As the firm expanded, leadership sought to consolidate into a single headquarters that reflected its premium brand while reducing duplicate occupancy costs.

Maintaining two facilities created inefficiencies: overlapping rent and operating expenses, fragmented collaboration, underutilized space on peak days, and inconsistent client experience. Leadership needed a solution that would preserve a top-tier submarket address and elevate brand perception—without increasing overall real estate spend.

Client TypeSports MarketingLocationAtlanta, GAEngageHQ StrategyShare
Strategy

JRICH designed a brand-forward consolidation strategy grounded in utilization data and lease economics. The team identified a premier Atlanta submarket aligned with the agency’s recruiting and client positioning objectives and rightsized the footprint to reflect hybrid work patterns rather than a traditional 1:1 desk model.

By combining two lease requirements into one larger negotiation, JRICH leveraged timing, market conditions, and scale to secure aggressive concessions. The plan incorporated high-impact client-facing design elements—including branded arrival experiences, campaign showcases, and a technology-enabled media review environment—while reducing private offices in favor of adaptable collaboration zones.

Results

The agency successfully relocated into a single flagship Midtown Atlanta headquarters that strengthened its national brand presence while materially reducing total occupancy cost.

Eliminating duplicate facilities lowered rent, utilities, and operational overhead. A more efficient space program reduced wasted square footage and improved team collaboration under one roof. The upgraded headquarters enhanced recruiting appeal, accelerated internal coordination, and reinforced client perception through a cohesive, branded experience.

The result was a rare alignment of efficiency and prestige: one standout headquarters replacing two average offices—delivering measurable cost savings alongside elevated market positioning.

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