OUR MISSION:
Deliver impactful marketing and communications solutions that drive demonstrated value and meaningful engagement.
We Are Founded On the Firm Belief That:
Marketing and communications campaigns drive demonstrated ROI
An intimate understanding of a client’s business model and KPI’s maximizes value
A modern marcomms strategy is not exculsive — indeed they are accessible to all and at sensible pricing
Companies will welcome a partner who is aligned to their business, understands their audiences and iterates quickly.

Meet Our Team
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Khaner Walker, Founder & CEO
Khaner’s career has spanned all areas of communications. He’s held leadership positions with global, publicly traded companies in both technology and pharma, spearheaded the public affairs team at PR Daily’s 2022 Midsize Agency of the Year, was a reporter in the NC Capital Press Corp, and led communications for a startup on its way to an IPO.
He is now sharing his extensive corporate experience and agency background across multiple industries with clients in founding ArcSense Communications.
He has been published in communications textbooks and online outlets, was featured in PRWeek for his work in leading one of the world’s first corporate communications responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and is a frequent guest and speaker on industry focused podcasts and events.
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Anna Rose, VP & Head of Music
Anna “Rosie” Rose is a results-driven comms professional with extensive B2B, PR, and digital marketing experience. As a former Director of Public Relations in Miami, Anna worked on a variety of accounts and capacities, including social media management for creatives, brand activations for professional athletes, and venue coordination for Art Basel.
Previously, Rosie was a News Reporter for Curtis Media Group’s WPTF and a B2B Marketing Specialist for iCMOs in the Triangle.
Rosie obtained a dual MS/MBA in Media Management from the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School, and hosted an award-winning radio show on WKNC 88.1 FM as Rainbow Riot. A former Neuroendocrinology and Cognitive Science researcher at the College of Veterinary Medicine, she is also a proud Phi Bete, dog mom, and polyglot.
Please ask her about XTC.
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Aaron Barnes, Sr. Account Manager
Aaron's journey as a communications professional has been anything but ordinary. He formed his communications skills while a U.S. Army Special Operations Officer, shaping worldwide narratives and engaging key stakeholders.
Combining real-world experience with academic expertise, Aaron holds an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill, a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communications from Appalachian State University, and a BA in Political Science from Wake Forest University. His global perspective is shaped by living and working abroad in Europe and the Middle East and speaking Italian and Arabic enhances his ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
Aaron helps organizations turn ideas into powerful, purpose-driven narratives through a passion for storytelling, a sharp strategic mindset, and a knack for translating complex ideas into clear content.
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Daniel Burkett, Digital Marketing Manager
Dan is a strategic-minded marketing and communications professional based in Raleigh, NC. He brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing, growth marketing, and relationship management. Leveraging his background in both the agency and B2B SaaS space, Dan brings a unique business perspective centered around analytical thinking, agile execution, and strategic growth.
Dan began his career at the Raleigh-based agency, Excelerent, overseeing the strategic expansion of several enterprise accounts spanning Healthcare IT, Revenue Cycle Management, and Financial Services. He also worked as a Growth Marketing Manager at insightsoftware, owning customer marketing across a portfolio of mid-market embedded analytics and business intelligence products. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Binghamton University.
Additionally, Dan is a professional drummer who has performed and recorded with over a dozen different Triangle-based artists. He loves combining his expertise in marketing and passion for music into creative business solutions.
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Curt Wrenn, Video Production Manager
ArcSense’s first intern turned employee. Curt is a 2025 graduate from North Carolina State University in which he attained two degrees. English with a Film Concentration and Communication with a Media Concentration. These degrees guided his insight into understanding the filmic visual language and the production process that is required to create such works. Through the Communication Internship Course at NC State he began working at ArcSense as a Video Production Intern.
Since graduating he has transitioned into the Video Production Manager. He understands all things video and audio production which have aided in establishing artistic and successful content for musicians, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.
He is an award winning Short Filmmaker. Storytelling in all media drives him to creative works from poetry, literature, music and film. His favorite films that he relentlessly has on rewatch are Whiplash (Chazell, 2014) and Star Wars (Lucas, 1977).
Feel free to ask about his portfolio of works.
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Caroline Piersall, Social Media Coordinator
Caroline is a creative communicator with a background in social media marketing and PR writing. A recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, she holds degrees in Advertising & Public Relations and Exercise & Sport Science, along with a minor in Entrepreneurship through the Shuford Program.
She has developed digital content strategies and PR tools across a range of industries, including luxury furniture, nonprofit organizations and her own fitness and wellness brand. Caroline is passionate about helping others achieve their goals, whether through a strategic marketing campaign or accessible, wellness-focused content.
With a strong foundation in brand storytelling and a personal commitment to consistency and growth, Caroline brings energy, strategy and a fresh perspective to every project she takes on.