Ancora Communications is the sum of its creative, efficient, artsy, geeky, bright and knowledgeable team members. We take pride in our diversity, but there is one thing we have in common: We understand your business. Together, we bring many years of experience in crafting meaningful stories and brand experiences for the trade, maritime and logistics industry. With us, you’ll find all the big agency know-how delivered with a high-energy, dedicated boutique approach.
Creating powerful assets that our clients believe in is our top priority. This means spending time thinking, strategizing and fine-tuning. We deliver solutions that draw attention and grow your bottom line with visible results. And we’re not afraid of a challenge. In our quest for quality, we’re prepared to go to the ends of the earth.
Continual learning is rooted in our DNA. It’s also a must-have in our industry. To captivate, we need to stay ahead of the curve. Our work always starts by immersing ourselves in our clients’ business and their audience’s needs. From there, we never stop pushing boundaries to craft powerful brand stories.
We put people and relationships above all. We fundamentally believe in supporting our team and our clients to create a work environment that’s not just productive but also enjoyable. More than any strategy or touchpoint, this principle defines how we work at Ancora Communications.
Antje is the driving force behind Ancora Communications. With over 20 years of experience in the maritime, trade and logistics industries, she seamlessly blends industry standards with her creative touch and a sharp instinct for impactful branding and marketing.
As a former deputy editor-in-chief of a leading trade magazine, she knows exactly how journalists think—and what makes brands truly stand out. She combines this insider knowledge with deep expertise in business and communication, ensuring that every strategy resonates, engages and leaves a lasting impact. She combines this insider knowledge with deep expertise in business and communication. Her focus: building strong brands, crafting strategic marketing, developing tailored business concepts and refining communication with precision.
There are two kinds of ideas you can expect from Charles: Great ones and even better ones. This British expat is a powerhouse of branding and design. With more than 30 years of experience in 2D and 3D work at a treasure trove of international agencies, Charles is an awarded member of D&AD, and he always pushes design boundaries to differentiate brands. Much like a good wine in a barrel, he seems to be in the middle of a process of refinement, with no end in sight.
Kerstin is our editor extraordinaire. Having learned the ropes as a journalist at Germany’s leading transport publication and worked in the logistics publishing for more than 30 years, Kerstin knows how to get the scoop. Today, she’ll bend over backwards to find the right angle for our clients’ stories. She gets to the heart of the matter and delivers to the point, whether it’s a report, feature, interview, essay or portrait. Even when given an impossibly tight deadline, this experienced editor always manages to keep her cool. Maybe it’s because her home in the northern German climate taught her how to calmly weather any storm. In any case, flexibility and passion are Kerstin’s secret weapons.
Our favourite Hamburger comes with neither fries nor onions, but rather with an inconceivable knowledge of web development and a whole lotta SEO expertise. Over his more than 20 years working as a developer in Hamburg, Heiko has breathed life into hundreds of websites, helping make responsive design dreams a reality. While he may not be the loudest here at Ancora, Heiko does most of his talking in the code. Just like any other accomplished programmer.
We believe in bringing great storytelling, sparks of imagination and lots of soul to every project.