Cheers to you, Delaware!

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The secret to success is doing something great and then telling people about it. You’re doing incredible work; let us help tell the story.

Your Story Deserves to be told in 2026

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Awareness

A full marketing toolkit focused on storytelling and audience engagement to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and grow an impact.

Inspiration

People love a good story, and yours deserves to be told. From video and campaigns to newsletters and casual, friendly social media, we have the tools to share what inspires.
We can build safer homes, safer schools, safer communities, and a Safer Delaware.

Community

Marketing and Communications that build relationships with the local community — at scale.

Services Include

Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Websites, Content Marketing, Email, Digital & Traditional Advertising, PR/PA, Video & Photography.

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NOT IN LEGISLATION?

We work with passionate people in these other industries as well:

Schools, Universities & Colleges

Recruitment & Workforce Marketing

Science & Manufacturing

Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Nonprofits and Mission-Driven Organizations

Hello!

We’re around here… somewhere. When you see us, say hi!

John Himics
JOHN HIMICS

John Himics is the president and co-founder of First Ascent, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, web design and development, graphic design, and digital marketing. With over a decade of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams, John brings a rare mix of engineering precision, business strategy, and creative problem-solving to every project.

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ANDREA BOYLE-TIPPETT

Andrea Boyle Tippett is a senior marketing strategist with First Ascent. Her 20+ years of communications and marketing experience spans journalism, public relations, and crisis management, bringing a unique perspective to professional storytelling. Her background includes roles as a television reporter, chief spokesperson at University of Delaware, and Chief Communications Officer at Main Line Health. Andrea specializes in translating “jargon-ease” into clear, human language. She believes the best professional communication ditches corporate polish for genuine connection.

The first cup was on us, the next one is too.

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