About Us
At Ascent Social Marketing, we help small businesses rise above the noise with intentional storytelling, creative strategy, and results-driven marketing.
Landree Ashby
FOUNDER
Landree Ashby is the founder of Ascent Social Marketing, a full-service marketing company focused on helping small businesses build meaningful brands through intentional storytelling, creative strategy, and digital marketing solutions.
With over five years of experience in marketing and more than two years leading Ascent, Landree specializes in developing strategies that help businesses strengthen their online presence, connect with their audiences, and achieve their goals. Her work spans social media management, content creation, digital advertising, SEO strategy, and brand development.
Driven by a passion for storytelling and authentic connection, Landree approaches every project with the belief that effective marketing starts with understanding a brand’s unique vision. Through a combination of creativity, strategy, and data-driven insights, she helps businesses create marketing that is both impactful and intentional.
Landree’s professional background includes certifications in Ethical Leadership through the NASBA Center for the Public Trust, Marketing on YouTube, Professional Networking, and multiple Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. These experiences have strengthened her ability to combine creative marketing with organization, communication, and strategic planning.
Through Ascent Social Marketing, Landree continues to help businesses elevate their brands, tell their stories, and build lasting connections with their audiences.
SUPPORTING STAFF
Shelbey Gunter
MARKETING & WEB SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Shelbey brings a diverse background in storytelling, digital marketing, SEO, and project management to the Ascent team. With experience in web strategy and institutional marketing, she combines creativity with organization to help brands strengthen their online presence.
Shelbey graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Journalism. Her passion for storytelling, content creation, and digital strategy allows her to create meaningful experiences that connect brands with their audiences.
From website development and SEO optimization to content strategy and project management, Shelbey brings a thoughtful and adaptable approach to every project.