ABOUT US

ABOUT US

IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU.

We’re a trio of sharp minds and scrappy hearts. Big on ideas, light on layers and built to flex. We met the old-fashioned way, at a big agency. Spoiler alert, we thought there was better way.

We work like an extension of your team: listening hard, thinking smart and occasionally overthinking so you don’t have to. By blending AI with human taste, we cut the tedious stuff and spend more time on what matters, ideas that move people. Always collaborative, always clear, always up for a challenge.

A BIT OF FLATTERY.

A BIT OF FLATTERY.

They make a dollar look like ten. And I never wondered if they’d deliver—just which killer option to pick.
— VANESSA SOBERS VP Marketing, Beauty at Helen of Troy
They listen, give ideas their due consideration and bring fresh surprising ideas every time.
— HELEN MC DERMOTT Dir of Brand Marketing, Beauty at Helen of Troy
t’s rare to find a partner that excels in both strategic and creative work, even though a lot of agencies say that.
— RACHEL PAFF Global Brand Communications & Strategy at KAO

WHAT WE DO.

WHAT WE DO.

FINDING THE TRUTH
Strategy the lights the spark

  • • Research, Trends and Truths

  • • Positioning & Communication Planning


BRINGING IT TO LIFE
Creative that connects and actually works

  • • Campaign Platforms

  • • Brand Guidelines: Incl. tone of voice, look & feel

  • • Naming

  • • Logo + Identity Systems 

  • • Multi-Channel Execution: Social & influencer content, broadcast, in-store, all the things

  • • UX & Content Strategy


MAKING IT REAL
Production that’s efficient, seamless and scalable

  • • Integrated Content, Broadcast Planning & Production

  • • Toolkit + Asset Development

  • • Production Oversight + Vendor Management

  • • IAT Collaboration

A BIT ABOUT US

A BIT ABOUT US

Black and white close-up portrait of a smiling man with dark hair and wearing a dark shirt, against a dark background.

CHRIS CHAO
Creative Director/Art

If design is in the details, Chris has been obsessed since day one.
Mentally redesigning everything from cereal boxes to city skylines since he could hold a pencil. 

Chris has built brands for Bermuda Tourism, Perrier-Jouët, P&G, Novartis, Westin and Sheraton Hotels. His award-winning “Feel Better” Tylenol relaunch helped Deutsch earn “Agency of the Year” three times running. Over the last decade, Chris has focused on global beauty, shaping Olay, Jergens, John Frieda and Curél into household names. His work has been recognized by Adweek, AdAge, Graphis Design Annual, The Addys and Effies.

 Work: chris-chao.com

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless top, against a dark background.

KATIE YOUNG
Creative Director/Copy

Katie is a New Yorker with a Midwestern heart and a serious case of FOMO.
Her right and left brain work in tandem, curiosity fueling craft. Easy going, but never taking the easy way out, Katie thrives on a challenge.

She’s launched global campaigns for powerhouses such as Jergens, Hershey’s, Bioré and Rodan + Fields while shaping voices for icons such as Clinique, John Frieda, McDonald’s, Toyota and Crest. Her work has been recognized by Adweek, AdAge, Communication Arts and The One Show.

Work: heykatieyoung.com

Close-up of a young woman smiling with dark hair, looking at the camera against a dark background.

ROHINI SAHNI
Director of Strategy/Planning

Full-time strategist. Part-time creative whisperer. Occasional hammer.
With Texan roots and a New York edge, Rohini brings 17+ years of experience turning cultural insight into brand action. Honest, sharp, and fueled by curiosity (and a bit of sarcasm), she’s as comfortable in the boardroom as she is sparring with creatives.

She started in research and consulting, sharpened her planning skills in advertising, and has since led strategy for global icons including Jergens, John Frieda, Maybelline New York, Lindt, Rodan + Fields and a suite of P&G brands like Olay and Iams. Along the way, she’s redefined positioning, guided launches, and helped brands show up smarter, sharper, and more human.