Bastion is an integrated, full-service marketing and communications agency.
We’re exactly what you’re looking for in a communications partner. Especially if you’re looking for everything.
Bastion is a fully independent, fully integrated, fully passionate marketing communications resource where you’ll find everything under one roof.
Our cohesive team of divergent, talented leaders oversee a breadth of services, from social media to data analytics to web, app and content production, putting us in the unique position of looking at your marketing challenge from every angle, without bias or baggage.
Our solutions are inherently holistic in nature. The only agenda is getting your brand to its best place. That’s it.
Our Model
Our Methodology
We have built Bastion over more than a decade by bringing together world class independent agencies and experts, with complementary skillsets, to deliver a truly integrated communications service offering to our clients.
We are a business that thinks wide across the breadth of communications disciplines, with deep expertise in each service offering we deliver. Each of our specialty services are delivered by an industry renowned Managing Director with a team of experts in their field.
Our clients can choose to work with us in one of our disciplines, or, when the time is right, access our range of communications services to deliver truly integrated campaigns.
Our business is built to deliver clients independent expertise and agility, with true scale and breadth.
Our business is built to think wide.
We live in a world where the networks and technology that underpin our commerce and society, give rise to crises and opportunities for brands on a near daily basis.
We live in a world where narrative is king.
Where brands are remembered for their emotionally compelling, engaging stories.
In this world, if you can’t excel at both, you’ll fail.
You’ll fail to find the right solutions.
So, you need people with divergent yet complimentary mindsets.
Experts that think data, that think creative, code, research, relationships, reputation, experiences and more.
That think wide.
Our Services
When you partner with Bastion, you access the expertise of the global Bastion Network.Performance Media
Bastion Amplify's Performance Media team specializes in the development and execution of custom media planning and buying strategies for clients in any industry.
Digital/Technology
Web & App Development services provide businesses with the digital foundations for growth in an ever-evolving world.
Experiential
Directly engage with consumers, invite and encourage them to participate in the evolution of a brand or a brand experience in person.
Production/Make
We specialize in connecting brands through emotionally relevant story telling.
Creative
We believe strategically directed creativity has the power to redefine your brand experience.
Social Media
We tailor your social media content and leverage the right channels to help you reach specific market segments to drive engagement and grow your audience.
Digital Advertising
We specialize in driving website traffic, building brand awareness and maximize conversions through strategic and steadfast digital media buying techniques.
Public Relations
Bastion help brands amplify their voice, navigate crises and maintain goodwill with stakeholders and customers through effective PR strategies and execution.
Insights
We help global businesses and disruptive startups empathize with their targets so they grow.
Our Clients
Our People
We are on a mission to create the Agency for the new world. An Agency that thinks wide across every communications discipline and delivers deep expertise within every service we provide.
Rachel Krauss Weise
President - Insights USA
Rachel Krauss Weise President - Insights USA
With over two decades research and strategy experience, Rachel has a proven track record of delivering actionable insights and driving brand success across a wide range of industries, including media, entertainment, technology, travel, healthcare, and consumer goods. Prior to joining Bastion, Rachel held senior leadership positions at renowned research firms like Kantar and MarketCast, where she built and led successful research teams, and as a VP of consumer insights for Paramount supporting marketing for MTV, VH1, BET and Comedy Central. Her expertise spans traditional market research methodologies as well as cutting-edge AI-powered analytics. Rachel's ability to blend qualitative and quantitative data into compelling narratives has made her a sought-after advisor to top brands like Walt Disney Studios, NBCUniversal, Coca-Cola, LG Electronics and Marriott International. Rachel is passionate about leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making and help brands connect with their target audiences. Her work focuses on understanding consumer behavior, audience segmentation, and content optimization. When she's not immersed in the world of insights, Rachel enjoys exploring her creative side through painting and baking.
Jeff Browe
CEO - USA
Jeff Browe CEO - USA
After an incredible 28-year journey with WPP, Jeff Browe embarks on a new chapter as CEO of Bastion for North America. Prior to joining Bastion, Jeff was Managing Director for VML West, he was responsible for overall business management and driving innovative marketing solutions for clients. His commitment to excellence has been instrumental in inspiring creativity and guiding strategic operations that foster growth for the agency and its valued clients. Jeff has extensive experience in brand management, customer engagement and performance-based campaigns across a range of categories, developing modern, multi-disciplinary solutions and pioneering innovative ways to deliver results. He has worked with some of the world’s best-known brands to transform marketing solution that deliver dramatic business growth. Jeff is also on the Emmy Board of Governors for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Pacific Southwest.
Chris Bretschger
Managing Partner - Amplify USA
Chris Bretschger Managing Partner - Amplify USA
Chris is a savvy senior leader/marketer with over 20 years’ experience in integrated marketing developing brand-building strategies, managing paid and earned media campaigns, and building analytics tools. His experience stems from growing up in his parents marketing company to branching out on his own, having worked in various agencies such as Dentsu Next and Deutsch while serving clients in a broad range of industries including Mazda North America Operations, Doner Advertising on behalf of Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Mazda as well as Jenny Craig, Adidas, Kia, Hyundai and VW to name just a few. When Chris is not leading the business, he is an avid sailor with a passion for superyacht regatta racing on the open seas.
James Wharton
Managing Director
Dean Heacock
CFO/COO - USA
Shana Starr
President - Amplify USA