From thoughtful strategy to intentional storytelling
Who We Are
4Ten Creative Strategies (4Ten) is a Maryland-based creative services agency focused on strategic communications, sustainable content systems and visual storytelling for mission-driven leaders and organizations. We move busy leaders and teams beyond producing one-off content to creating thoughtful storytelling strategies that clearly share their social impact.
4Ten combines strategic thinking with creative execution to tell authentic, human-centered stories through messaging, photography and video to move audiences to action.
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
Meet Tiffani
Tiffani Long is the founder and creative director of 4Ten Creative Strategies. She is also a strategic communications leader with experience across government, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Tiffani has led and supported high-impact communications efforts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Economic Development Administration and NASA.
A native of Columbia, Maryland, Tiffani spent many years building her career in Washington, DC before bringing her expertise closer to home in Baltimore. There, she led communications strategy for a housing nonprofit focused on securing stable housing for families with young children, as well as for a national philanthropy, where her work centered on elevating investments that strengthen children, families and communities.
In addition to her communications background, Tiffani is a professional photographer whose work has been published in fashion editorial outlets. She has photographed multiple events for Essence Magazine, where her images were also featured. Tiffani is skilled in producing video content for digital platforms.
Tiffani holds degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park and Eastern Michigan University, where she was a proud student-athlete in track and field.
View her photography portfolio here.
Who We Serve
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Mission-driven professionals and founders across nonprofits, social enterprises, corporate impact teams and public agencies seeking a clear and creative brand strategy that highlights their values and impact.
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Mission-driven organizations seeking authentic, human-centered storytelling that amplifies impact, builds trust and engages audiences.
Our Services
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Clear, audience-focused messaging and communication strategies that ensure consistency and influence across web, email and social platforms. This includes creative campaign strategy, messaging frameworks, talking points and presentations that help leaders and organizations communicate with purpose and alignment.
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Sustainable content systems that make communication easier and more consistent. From content calendars to workflow processes, we equip leaders and teams with tools that reduce burnout, save time and ensure their story continues to evolve and reach the right audiences.
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Photography
Thoughtful, story-driven photography that captures people, moments and environments with client goals in mind.
Video
Short-form, human-centered video content designed to communicate clearly and bring brand stories to life across digital platforms.