apt. was founded in 2015 by Leonie Markhorst-Kushka – a Dutch native, brand strategist, creative, and a mother – whose love for exploring cultures and new dynamics led her to live across the world and collect a global network and market perspectives. She is now based in Berlin and working with an international roster of clients who she helps position in the German market and beyond.

Leonie created apt. as a solution to the growing demand for bridging the gap between performance and connection within (digital) marketing through the art of combining data with creativity. With a multi-disciplinary approach touching on the various aspects relating to brand experience, apt. merges hard data and in-depth knowledge with soft skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence to establish short-term impact and long-term value growth for brands globally. 

apt. specializes in developing, refining, and managing identity, influencer strategy as well as creative direction, content production and events for brands within the fashion and lifestyle, including beauty and travel, industries.