The ASA Story
In the world of modern marketing, we witnessed a paradox. Despite data doubling every four years, CMOs and their teams struggled more than ever to prove their value. Having led agency analytics, research and measurement teams for major brands like Amazon, Amex, Nestlé, and Rocket Mortgage, we saw firsthand how fragmented systems and siloed teams strived to demonstrate their impact.
As global analytics leaders at IPG, Havas and Dentsu, we recognized the solution wasn't more data—it was better storytelling. Our breakthrough came when we realized everyone in marketing needs a performance story, from media buyers to creative teams, from PR specialists to social media managers.
That's why we created Analytics Story Architects. We combined decades of experience with AI innovation to transform complex analytics into compelling stories that drive growth. Because in today's data-driven world, it's not just about having the numbers—it's about telling their story in a way that drives confident action.
Co-Founder
Bret Leece

Developed and deployed bespoke Unified Campaign Reporting for Amex, Dyson, Rocket Mortgage, Accenture, Exxon, Sony, Hyundai/Kia and more.
Developed end-to-end agency workflow applications at Initiative / IPG Mediabrands and Havas.
Pioneered generative AI tools across media analytics workflows at UM Worldwide.
Co-Founder
Michael Heberle

Scaled Kinesso's analytics operations from 0 to $60M while optimizing billions in media spend for global brands like Nestlé and Jeep.
Reduced ad operations costs by 50% through workflow automation and systems integration at IPG.
Created the Marketing Intelligence Engine (MIE) at Kinesso, integrating ML into cross-channel measurement systems.