About

Fifty Thousand Feet is an independent brand consultancy with an unwavering dedication to the timeless design and journalistic storytelling that discerning audiences seek.

What We Do

01

Brand Strategy
& Identity

Timeless brands are born from a single, driving idea—one unearthed by intuition, honed through research, and clarified into an instantly recognizable voice and aesthetic.

  • Brand Positioning & Narrative
  • Brand & Portfolio Architecture
  • Naming & Naming Systems
  • Brand & Health ROI
  • Messaging & Voice
  • Visual Identity & Design Systems
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Etain

For cannabis, playing in the wellness space requires a new game plan.

Lotis Blue

Bringing insight-powered, human-centered consulting to life.

BCG X

Creating an identity for a venture that defies categorization.

Enfusion

Gaining a clear advantage.

Archer

Build a destination brand—from the ground up.

BluePearl

Creating a better world for pets.

02

Brand Activation
& Systems

The path to timelessness requires an obsession with both quality and durability. We bring precision and artistry to every activation, but systems must be designed to deliver this level of excellence at scale.

  • Digital Platform & Ecosystem
  • Integrated Marketing & Campaigns
  • Customer Experience & Service Design
  • Digital & Motion Design
  • Experiential & Environmental Design
  • Interactive & Immersive Design
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BMW

For a premium brand, each interaction should leave audiences eager for the next.

Knoll

Modern, in the classic sense. Classic, in the modern sense.

Sony

Bringing its best-in-class technologies to life.

Perkins & Will

Space to place.

Under Armour

Built to make you better.

Abbott

A formula for change.

03

Audience Growth
& Engagement

For brands to thrive, reach is important—but depth is paramount. Enduring brands cultivate loyalty by cultivating deep relationships. They focus on trust, credibility, and connection to earn their place in people's lives.

  • Audience Engagement Diagnostic
  • Thought Leadership & Publishing
  • Editorial & Distribution Strategy
  • Content Marketing
  • Go-to-Market & Growth Strategy
  • Video & Broadcast
  • Sales Enablement
  • Flagship Content & Brand Storytelling
  • Executive Communication
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Mastercard

Drafting the blueprints for billions in incremental growth.

NYSE

Set your vision free.

Salesforce

Helping professionals everywhere get better at their jobs.

PURE Insurance

Join the club.

Haier

Room to invent.

Wilson Staff

Speed with every swing. Distance with every shot.

Where We Do It

  • Financial Services & Banking

  • Product & Lifestyle

  • Architecture & Built Environment

  • Health & Science

  • Culture & Philanthropy

  • Technology & Media

What Drives Us

We believe in what brands can be.

At Fifty Thousand Feet, clients turn to us when the stakes are high and quality is non-negotiable. Through strategy, design, and storytelling, we help build influence that stands the test of time—so brands aren’t just noticed, but remembered and trusted.

We have craft ingrained in our DNA.

We bring clarity, precision, and exquisite artistry to everything we touch.

We are obsessed 
with quality.

We refine, rethink, and perfect—it’s the only way we know how to work.

We are perpetually inspired.

We see the extraordinary in every company, brand, and client. We’ve been at it for decades, yet our enthusiasm for the work remains as strong as on day one.

We live for the moment when it all clicks.

We’ve seen firsthand how strong brands transform organizations, energize teams, and create moments of clarity that shift entire industries.

Our Leadership


Our People

Andy Pasquesi Creative Director
Carter Teranes Senior Designer
Charles Pringle Senior Writer
David Castillo Design Director
David Decepida Associate Creative Director
Garret Bodette Associate Creative Director
Jason Jones Creative Director
Jeremy Paraan Designer
Jonathan McGlothin Creative Director
Julia Terwilliger Associate Creative Director
Kim McGuire Design Director
Margaret Myers Director, Editorial
Nette Gaastra Creative Director
Rob Schultz Senior Designer

Aaron Morrissey Editorial Director
Dafna Linden Associate Director
Karine Bailly VP, Strategy
Robin Bergstrom Senior Brand Strategist
Sidhant Chopra Experience Strategist

Carolyn Weiss Senior Account Director
Doug Gallow Group Director
Kate Quinn Account Director
Lisa Hanley Account Supervisor

Anika Hanson Assistant Producer
Ingrid Sandberg Producer
Kerryn Melville Senior Producer
Sophia Whitman Sandmeyer Producer
Tyler Reilly Producer

Jessica Jones Director, Finance & Operations
Lelia Elizabeth Ayers Sr. Manager, Talent & Operations
Lucy Burke Marketing Manager
Michael Sheehy Accounting Manager

Insights

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Think we can help you reach greater heights? Let’s connect.

Select Clients

Financial Services & Banking

  • Apollo
  • BBVA
  • BDT & MSD
  • Brookfield
  • Citadel
  • KKR
  • Mastercard
  • Northern Trust
  • Northwest
  • New York Stock Exchange

Product & Lifestyle

  • BMW
  • Knoll
  • MINI
  • Sony
  • SRAM
  • Under Armour
  • Wilson

Architecture & Built Environment

  • Irvine Company
  • Perkins & Will
  • USG

Health & Science

  • Abbott
  • Arcadia
  • BluePearl
  • Etain

Culture & Philanthropy

  • AARP
  • CareFirst
  • Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
  • PBS
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Professional & Legal Services

  • Alix Partners
  • American Bar Association
  • BCG
  • Cravath
  • Gartner
  • McKinsey & Company
  • PWC

Technology & Media

  • The Atlantic
  • Discord
  • Google
  • Salesforce