This new SBA-approved partnership between iostudio and Yes& Federal expands small business access to large-scale federal marketing contracts by combining award-winning creative strategy, scalable digital solutions and deep government experience.
iostudio and Yes& Federal Form SBA Mentor-Protégé Partnership
iostudio, a woman- and service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in communications and digital experiences for federal agencies, has joined forces with Yes& Federal through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program.
This strategic partnership enhances iostudio’s ability to serve public sector clients by combining marketing, digital and creative capabilities with Yes& Federal’s depth of experience delivering full-scale federal campaigns.
What the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Means for Federal Marketing
The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program is designed to help small businesses grow and compete in the federal space by pairing them with larger partners. Through this partnership, iostudio gains access to new opportunities for federal set-aside contracts, enhanced infrastructure and expanded service offerings for clients.
Government clients benefit from a seamless combination of:
- Agile, small-business innovation
- Scalable, enterprise-ready campaign execution
- Compliance and experience in federal contracting
- Woman- and veteran-owned small business status
iostudio and Yes& Federal: A Strategic Alliance for Government Communications
For more than two decades, iostudio has delivered creative, compliant solutions that drive measurable results for government agencies. The company specializes in:
- Strategic communications
- Digital content and experiences
- Website and application development
- Public outreach and recruitment marketing
Yes& Federal brings unmatched experience leading media strategy, creative production and integrated campaigns for major federal clients. Together, the firms form a full-spectrum communications team built to deliver results on mission-critical initiatives.
Lisa Shock, President of iostudio, said:
“By joining forces in the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, iostudio is accelerating growth and expanding its impact. We’re excited to combine our capabilities with a partner that shares our passion for purposeful, people-focused work.”
Expanded Capabilities. Shared Mission.
With over 25 years of experience supporting agencies like the U.S. Navy, Army National Guard and multiple state public health departments, iostudio has long been a trusted partner for strategic content, digital platforms and outreach. Through this Mentor-Protégé relationship, iostudio gains additional firepower to manage large-scale, multichannel campaigns—including paid media—while remaining laser-focused on mission outcomes.
Together, iostudio and Yes& Federal are combining strengths to meet the growing demands of public sector communications—at scale, with purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program?
The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program allows small businesses to gain valuable experience and support by partnering with more established federal contractors. It enables both partners to compete for set-aside contracts and scale federal services together.
What does the iostudio and Yes& Federal partnership offer?
This partnership combines iostudio’s agility and public sector experience with Yes& Federal’s creative leadership and federal contracting expertise to deliver full-service campaigns at scale.
Why does this matter for federal agencies?
Agencies gain a team that understands compliance, communicates with creativity and delivers results with speed and scale—with the added value of diverse small business status.
Let’s Build the Future of Federal Communications
Want to learn more about how this partnership can support your agency’s mission? Contact iostudio or check out our recent work.