About
Katie Kaanapu
There’s no silver bullet or one-size-fits-all solution—just my instinct, experience, strategic thinking, and focus on effective daily execution. I thrive on left-brain/right-brain collaboration, understanding both business and creativity. I can market a product or develop one. My mind is where data-driven insights meet incredible ideas—a combination that transforms brands' futures and reshapes how consumers think about them.
As the founder of DEPTH marketing + pr, I am an award-winning leader with a proven track record in the real estate, retail, and hospitality industries. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve built my reputation on expertise in marketing, brand partnerships, public relations, and VIP events. My career includes campaigns for brands such as Charlotte Russe, Rampage, the Howard Hughes Corporation, and Brookfield Properties, among others.
After over two decades of working with major retail and real estate brands, I launched DEPTH to focus on my strengths and become a strategic partner for my clients. My reputation is built on award-winning campaigns and a carefully curated network of business, government, community, creative, and media connections that enable me to deliver brand-defining results for my clients.
Services
With 20 years of marketing experience, Katie Kaanapu has done a lot.
DEPTH’s services include: strategy, positioning & brand identity, communications, sales experience, data science, research, user experience, art direction, content development, photo shoots, launches, architectural renderings & scale models, community relations, social media, search, advertising, event conception & management, promotions, public relations, sponsorships, CRM, strategic partnerships, placemaking, production, e-commerce, digital media, direct marketing, copywriting, and email marketing.
Clients
Ala Moana Center
Arden Waikiki
Brookfield Properties
Charlotte Russe
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties
Craig Realty
Downtown Summerlin Las Vegas
General Growth Properties
Guess Footwear
Hawaii Arts Alliance
Hawaii Contemporary
Hawaii Fashion Incubator
Hawaii Fashion Month
Hawaii Homeownership
Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation
Hotel Renew
Howard Hughes Corporation
Kapolei Commons
Kobayashi Group
Kona Commons
Lotus Honolulu Hotel
MacNaughton
Make a Wish Hawaii
Niu Health
Oceanwide Resort
Pacific Design Marketing
Prince Kuhio Plaza
Rampage Stores
Retail Merchants of Hawaii
Riverwalk New Orleans
TBD…Hawaii
Waikiki Malia
Ward Village
Whaler’s Village
Awards / Accolades
2017
Ward Village named “Best Master Planned Community in U.S.” by Architectural Digest
2015
Young Marketer of the Year – American Marketing Association
Marketer of the Year – American Marketing Association
Best Event Marketing – American Marketing Association
Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year – Pacific Edge Magazine
2014
Woman to Watch – Pacific Business News
Women Who Mean Business - Pacific Business News
Best Event Marketing - American Marketing Association