KUCOMEDIA.COM - Key Persons


Dora Barilla

Job Titles:
  • President, Co - Founder, HC 2 Strategies
My name is Dora Barilla, President of HC2 Strategies Healthy Connected Communities. We are a strategy consulting firm dedicated to fostering health and well-being through partnerships between health systems and community organizations. At a critical juncture for our newly formed company, we needed a partner capable of encapsulating and conveying our unique mission. Xavier Estrada Designs met this need with unparalleled precision.

Melissa Kunde

Job Titles:
  • Idea Architect, Action Chief
  • Strategist
Melissa is the Idea Architect and Action Chief who turns complex brand concepts into clear and magnetic communication. With decades of experience in sales, radio, digital marketing, and leadership, Melissa is a powerhouse strategist and muse for brands seeking fresh ideas, clean design, and a stronger digital presence.

Michael Mourgides

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder of Concussion Media
Hi, my name is Michael, Co-Founder of Concussion Media. I want to share the outstanding experience we've had with KÜCO Media. Melissa and Xavier are phenomenal. Working with them from the initial branding to developing our website has been a remarkable journey. Melissa excels in the interview process, capturing the essence of our company to present our core strengths uniquely.

Richard Thalheimer

Job Titles:
  • Founder & CEO, the Sharper Image, Author and Investor
Xavier is creative pioneer. His masterful design work influenced the success of The Sharper Image catalogues and shaped our retail stores visual experience. His inspired work represents in three decades of striking cover designs, cutting edge photography art direction and eye-catching ads. His inspired and supportive nature always pushes for more. Xavier's expertise helped make The Sharper Image iconic and has impacted the major brand advertising trends we see today. Over the past 25 years, his team has always exceeded my highest expectations. I choose them for all my endeavors whether it be new brand concepts, books, catalogs, filming product videos, web design, photography, ads or creating unique packaging. In my experience, the key is finding people who make your ideas better. It's a game-changing asset to your company to hire creative professionals who take ownership in your succes and drive your vision-forward.

Shannon Hansen

Job Titles:
  • Founder, Permissionize and LightFoot Media

Shannon Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Lightfood Media
Hey there. Shannon Hansen here, founder of Lightfoot media, and several other marketing technology companies wanted to say a quick word about Melissa and Xavier. If you haven't had the pleasure of working with them before, it's pretty difficult to describe the experience of working with Melissa and Xavier, because it truly is on a different level. Um, I liken it too, if you've ever had the pleasure of being able to go and see the actual Mona Lisa, uh, in Paris, France, the experience is unlike anything else.

Sun Migliacci

Job Titles:
  • Founder and CEO for Yorbis
Hi there. I'm Sun Migliacci, Founder and CEO for Yorbis, and I'm here to talk about my incredible experience working with KÜCO Media. Before, I met Melissa and Xavier, Yorbis was in pre-launch phase and faced significant marketing and branding challenges. We were struggling to define our identity and effectively communicate our brand to our target audience. But then we discovered KÜCO Media and the genius behind it. Melissa, she's not just a marketing expert, she's a visionary. Melissa and Xavier have this incredible ability to listen, understand and craft a branding vision that's unique to our business. She really took the time to learn about us, our values and our goals before our launch. And her personalized approach is really what sets her apart from the rest. With KÜCO Media guidance, we developed a solid branding and marketing foundation positioning us for a successful launch. If you're looking for a marketing agency that can prepare your brand for successful debut and beyond, we highly recommend KÜCO Media with Melissa and Xavier. Thank you, Melissa and KÜCO Media for helping us pave the way for our upcoming lunch. We couldn't have done it without you.

Xavier Estrada

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Brand Design
Superpower: Xavier's superpower is his ability to imagine concepts turn them into vivid flowing narratives. This ability and transform brands and products into visual stories that captivate audiences and drive sales. With over 24 years of design experience working with trendsetting brands like Google, BMW, The Sharper Image, and U2, he has developed world-class design knowledge that gives his clients a competitive edge. One of his greatest accomplishments was revolutionizing high-end product imaging and changing the way products are photographed and showcased in advertising, print, and websites. He has a unique creative genius that influences every aspect of his work, turning flat images into nuanced visual narratives that resonate with consumers. Xavier's work portfolio is impressive and diverse ranging from industry giants to small businesses. His depth of skill represents years of designing brand identities, websites, SAAS platforms, advertising campaigns, brand packaging for major video games, tech gadgets, and luxury products.