our founders
about our cannabis branding agency
So what is the Ad Astra Cannabis Branding Agency all about, and who are we? Read on to learn more about us, our values, and our agency.
about .
about us .
Ad Astra Cannabis Branding is one of the Top Branding Agencies in Colorado as well as Pennsylvania with offices in Denver and Philadelphia. Our mission is to create one-of-a-kind experiences for cannabis brands that are serious about making an impact on the industry.
Our combined skill sets and experiences range across the spectrum from creative design, digital and print marketing, multimedia, cannabis branding, website design, as well as cannabis-related SEO.
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DESIGN
Paul Kolbach
founder and director of design
Paul has over 25 years of experience in branding, design, illustration and 3D animation, mostly for the entertainment industry. As Art and Marketing Director for a Hollywood production music company, he was instrumental in helping them grow into one of the biggest in the world. He is now based in Philadelphia, and has been creating videos, design, and marketing materials for the cannabis industry for the past year. Paul is a welcome addition the our cannabis branding agency.
keith gigliotti
founder and director of development
A Philadelphia native who now resides in Denver. Keith has been in the marketing and design industry for over 20 years. He has over 5 years of experience in the cannabis industry as a Director of Marketing, Creative, Branding, and Technology. He also helped found one of the fastest growing consultancies in the industry. Keith enjoys everything creative and loves helping businesses realize their true potential through branding in a young and pioneering industry.
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DEVELOPMENT
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Sales
Sheva Pekar
Project Manager - sales - client advocacy
Through 5 years in the cannabis industry serving and advocating for clients in many different facets of the industry, Sheva has built a strong strategic industry vision and long game approach to business development and client advocacy. She has a unique skill in direct, clear, and respectful communication that has built trust and confidence in clients and colleagues. Sheva is also the CEO of PsyCann Advisors, a cannabis and psychedelic consulting company. She is poised to be a leader in these new and adaptive industries. We’re glad to have her onboard.
philosophy .
Design, develop, deploy, optimize, and refine. That’s not just our work process, it’s our in-house philosophy. Our cannabis branding agency believes in working hard and playing hard as it generates the creative drive to constantly grow as individuals and designers.
Technology is advancing exponentially, so why shouldn’t we? We believe in constant evolution to keep up with the dynamics of the digital world and the cannabis industry.
process .
Our job is to turn the essence and ethos of your brand into a visually memorable and functional online experience. So how do we evolve from the “getting-to-know-you stage” to the “creating something memorable” stage? Read on to learn more about our cannabis branding agency and how it approaches creative projects.
6 steps to cannabis business success
STEP 1
We Ask Questions
Starting with a few simple questions. Through thoughtful consideration of your responses, we’re able to craft the essential guidelines that will shape your brand’s online experience.
STEP 2
Creative Brainstorming
We’re solution oriented people – what others call problems, we see as challenges and opportunities. Creative thinking, open feedback channels, and innovative solutions are our specialty here.
STEP 3
Creative and UX Design
For us, user experience (UX) is as much a science as it is an art. We create an impact on any medium, including digital creations for mobile, tablet, and full wall projection. You name it we can design for it.
STEP 4
Development
Our web development agency is made up of artists, who breathe life into designs and make web sites move in ways you never imagined. We develop products and platforms that are scalable, making them able to easily evolve over time as they continue to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape.
STEP 5
Deployment - Launch
We ensure that each product we launch has been extensively tested and is ready for the public with our rigorous and thorough quality assurance process. We kill glitches and bugs dead in their tracks. There is nothing more annoying to an audience than a site full of issues.
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Optimization and Continued Support
Ad Astra is always here to help your business. Feel free to get in touch with us anytime. Our professional staff will handle ongoing technical support, so you can focus on running your cannabis business without worrying about broken websites or poorly developed marketing and branding.