We are Brave
A passionate and progressive lifestyle PR and Influencer Marketing Agency
At Brave we craft bespoke integrated strategies to amplify brand profiles and build their reputations both on and offline. We are connectors, influencers, story tellers and industry experts perfectly positioned to offer a range of skills and services that drives brand awareness and translates into sales and business growth.
Communications Strategy
Strategic consultancy
Development of brand messaging, positioning and PR tactics
Innovative strategies
Creative activations
Fully integrated multi-media campaigns
Industry expertise and market intelligence
Reporting, evaluation and accountability
Measurable results.
Media relations
Press office management
Media and trend monitoring
Proactive, tailored media outreach and creative story development
Creation of media assets and digital press packs
Copy writing and distribution of press materials
Coordination of group and individual press trips
Reputation management, profile-building interviews and media training
Media networking, events and meetings
Profile raising interviews and comment placement
Media competitions, promotions and reader offers
Strategic gifting programmes.
Awards and accolades.
Influencer marketing
Bespoke influencer strategies
Influencer management and coordination
Celebrity engagement
Brand ambassador programmes
Social influence campaigns
Brand partnerships
Events and launches
Positioning and media messaging
Launch events
Event concept planning
Guest list plans
Pre-launch buzz strategies
Media training
Exclusive media placements
Inaugural press trips
Social media set-up
Digital PR and Marketing
Fully integrated approach to digital PR and marketing
Strategic digital planning for cross-channel marketing and PR campaigns
Content strategy and creation
Social media consultancy and training
Networking events and meetings with online influencers
Online editorial
Blogger outreach and engagement
Our Story
Who are we?
Brave is a boutique consumer PR and influencer marketing agency that helps visionary lifestyle, hotel, restaurant, fitness, wellness and leisure brands build reputations, brand awareness and ultimately grow their businesses through the power of earned media.
We are an award-winning team of passionate PR professionals, journalists and industry influencers that has over 35 years experience in marketing, communications and earned media for lifestyle brands. Our edit of clients is carefully curated and at Brave we craft bespoke integrated strategies to amplify brand profiles and build their reputations both on and offline. We are connectors, influencers, story tellers and industry experts perfectly positioned to offer a wide range of skills and services that drive brand awareness which translates into sales and profitable business.
We pride ourselves on delivering results for our clients and our impact is significant. We help our clients and brands bravely find their position and voice, building brand buzz, advocacy and consideration.
We understand what the media wants and how to secure credible media coverage because we have journalists in our team. We work seamlessly with influencers because we have influencers in our team. We become ambassadors for your business and brand and work with loyalty, transparency and passion.
We are team Brave.
Meet the Team
Meet Team Brave
Rachael Newton
Director
Rachael is a PR Director with over 16 years’ experience of working both in-house and agency across global corporate and consumer/brand PR.
She cut her teeth in a top London PR agency working with clients including Sony, The Electoral Commission, The Royal Navy and The Home Office before spending 7 years at global drinks giant Diageo working on brands such as Guinness, Baileys, Talisker, Johnnie Walker and Red Stripe.
Rachael set up Brave in 2016 and the work that Rachael created and led since then has won 6 national Marketing and PR awards in 2016 / 17. Rachael’s contacts are leading opinion formers, editors, consultants and journalists in news, consumer, lifestyle, travel, food, design, interiors, property, health, well-being and fitness sectors.
Emily Cleary
Associate
Emily is an experienced PR Director and journalist who is also Managing Editor at online luxury lifestyle magazine Belle About Town.
With more than 16 years experience writing for the national media Emily regularly contributes articles for national newspapers including The Sun, The Independent and The Mail. She was News Editor at Heat magazine and contributing editor at More! magazine, and has written for dozens of consumer and specialist titles.
During her PR career Emily has directed successful PR campaigns for hotel, restaurant and leisure brands including Marylebone Leisure Group and its extensive portfolio of bars and restaurants, as well as Marmalade Pub Company’s latest openings – The Portobello Star, The Compton Cross, and the Royal Windsor.
Cate Barr
Associate
Cate is one of Brave PR’s creative Account Executives and joined the team in 2016. She has helped to deliver innovative national and regional campaigns to secure significant media coverage. As part of the Brave team, Cate is responsible for a variety of day-to-day tasks including writing press releases, pitching to media and reporting to clients. Her love of PR is coupled with a passion for walks in the hills and French wine!