SARAH SCHAFFER, FOUNDER & CEO
Our Founder & CEO
Sarah Schaffer, a veteran of the journalism, publishing and advertising worlds, has reported front-page stories for newspapers, built A-teams and founded content studios for major agencies, helmed the masthead at glossy magazines and launched products and award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, iconic attractions and leading museums.
Her goal with each new project is to help clients demystify the strategy and production processes behind truly outstanding and original content, communications and campaigns.
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.
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2003 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award
2004 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award
2016 ADDY Award for Publication Design
2017 ADDY Award for Branded Content & Marketing
2021 American Advertising Federation Mosaic Award
2023 Anthem Award for Outstanding Social Media Content
2024 American Marketing Association Platinum MX Award
What Our Client, Colleagues and Partners Say
"Bond Studios delivers writing that is truly a cut above – sharp, insightful, and incredibly polished – and their knack for developing original ideas is unmatched. Working with them means having a creative partner that’s just as invested in the vision as you are!" —Vice President of Engagement at a Baltimore-based real estate developer
"Sarah and her team at Bond Studios are truly exceptional partners. Their expertise in brand assessment and architecture, coupled with their content strategy work and media savvy is propelling us forward through greater clarity, reach, and impact. What sets Bond Studios apart is their genuine attentiveness, responsiveness to feedback, and deep listening to understand our core values and vision. We are actively exploring ways to extend and grow our engagement because of the incredible value they bring to the table.” —Executive Director of a nonprofit
"One of our biggest content marketing challenges is to write authoritative content on the various niche, complex topics our audience cares about.
The team at Bond understands our brand’s perspective on these topics, as well as the strategies and desired outcomes of our content marketing. Thanks to their curiosity and skill, Bond Studios consistently delivers content that drives results. The writing is thoughtfully researched, on-brand in voice and style, and aligned to our intended goals and purpose. All of that, and Sarah is a pleasure to work with. We’re thrilled to have such a capable and creative partners.” —Head of Content Marketing at a globally renowned business services provider
"As a new business owner, I struggled to figure out how to create content that would resonate with my ideal clients. Bond Studios helped me gain clarity around what messages mattered most and how to go about delivering them. The process Sarah used was easy, enjoyable and gave me the confidence to share my stories." —Small Business Owner
"Art director, power connector, sherpa and Board whisperer ... Sarah is one of a handful of intensely bright lights among my 40 years [in business]." —Agency Founder & CEO
Our Team
We assemble high-impact, low-ego project teams based on your precise needs and desires. Customized solutions are what we're all about.
Our creative consultants are sought-after experts
in media, editorial design, brand identity, entertainment and advertising. They've earned experience – and an impressive array of industry awards – as newspaper reporters, magazine editors, TV producers, lifestyle photographers, publicists, filmmakers, brand strategists and graphic designers.
We've worked for or with media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, Gannett, The Washington Post, Fortune, Business Insider, Men's Health, People magazine, The Baltimore Sun, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News, The Associated Press, Guardian UK, Bon Appetit, Modern Luxury (Capitol File), Niche Media (Ocean Drive) and Washingtonian.
Using journalistic principles and rock solid news judgment, Team Bond determines the who, what, when, where and why. We listen first, ask the right questions and encourage conversation, meaningful collaboration and curiosity at every step and stage.
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