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7 time winner: Quantum Media is again named one of “America’s Best Management Consulting Firms” in the Forbes/Statista Ranking

March 8, 2026

Forbes winner 2026

Quantum Media was honored again in 2026 as one of the top consulting firms in the US by Forbes and Statista for work in Digital Transformation. 

Quantum's work has spanned strategic and tactical assignments in digital transformation across for profit and non-profit sectors .  Lately we have helped our clients with AI questions and practices writ both large and small. 

  • Scale vs. Impact: Despite being one of the smallest firms on the list—with just three Principals and three Senior Consultants—Quantum Media continues to rank alongside global giants.
  • Exclusivity: Only a fraction of a percent (which is 183 firms) of the 1.1 million consulting companies in the U.S. are named to the Forbes/Statista list each year.
  • Peer & Client Validation: The ranking is determined by independent surveys of thousands of partners and clients, ensuring the results reflect real-world value and reputation.

Read the story and check out the full list in Forbes.

“We are honored that Forbes/Statista recognizes our expertise and value in this fast-changing sector,” said Quantum Media Principal Erica Gruen. “For more than 25 years, we have been trusted advisors to leaders of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies and fledgling startups alike. We are grateful to our peers and clients for voting for us again this year."

Read more about Quantum Media, including a list of clients.

Principals

  • Alisha Alonso – Strategic planning, product development, M&A, media & information services
  • Erica Gruen – Television and online content, advertising and marketing strategy, business development
  • Ava Seave – Operating and strategic planning, audience development, non-profit management and strategy

Senior Consultants

  • Judi Allen – Strategy, content distribution, advertising partner negotiations and measurement
  • Gretchen Grant – Strategic growth consultant and C-suite fractional executive
  • Jeremy Kagan – Growth and innovation and strategic advisor to startups and digital media companies

Founding Principals

  • Christine Arrington – Strategic planning, launches and relaunches, international publishing
  • Carla Graubard – Strategic planning, branding, CRM and partnership marketing

Advisors

  • Harold Clarke – Book and Magazine Media Brands Executive
  • Margaret Downs – Executive coach, strategic and organizational consulting
  • Jean Hellering – Financial/business modeling and business analysis in publishing and direct marketing.
  • Anne Kinard – Circulation, marketing, strategic planning, models, fulfillment
  • Soo Koon Lee – Strategic, marketing, and operations for small to mid-sized businesses
  • Touseef Mirza – Professional executive branding, corporate branding and brand identity
  • Brian O’Leary – Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group
     

As with all Forbes lists, companies do not pay any fee to be considered.  
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