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Our story

Back in 2015, Co-Founders Chris Brown & Peter Greenhalgh launched Brazil Street from Peter’s spare bedroom. They saw an opportunity to create an independent advertising agency that did things differently. An agency built for quality not quantity, focused on client service and performance.

What we do

10 years on Brazil Street continues to be a hands-on, owner-managed business. Our Co-Founders continue to lead from the front, driving the agency forward through an everchanging media landscape. The agency continues to grow and invest in talented and experienced individuals. Brazil Street will never rest on its laurels or take our clients business for granted.

In 2023, we bought, renovated and moved into our very own building (formerly a Barclays Bank) in Cheadle Hulme. It’s a space that we’re all proud to call our home and really enjoy working in.

Meet the team

Meet the team

We have built an experienced and passionate team over the past 10 years. A team that’s dedicated to driving our client’s businesses forward and going the extra mile with a smile on our faces.

We have a broad range of skills, specialisms and previous experience. And we celebrate those differences, drawing on each other’s expertise to deliver the best solutions for our clients. Meet the people that are Brazil Street:

Chris Brown

Agency Director & Founder

Would you spend your own money on it?

Over the years, I’ve worked hard to give our clients what they deserve, great strategic insight and planning, a savvy media buy, and meaningful performance visibility.

I’ve worked for media owners, from the smallest to the largest. I quickly learned how important it is to understand business needs, the importance of data and insight, and how best to deliver solutions which are both impactful and measurable.

I’ve held many positions with advertising agencies, most latterly being director of Brazil Street. I’d like to think I have a genuine passion for media planning and buying. Client satisfaction is a key metric of mine, and I’m especially proud to have a 100% client retention rate at Brazil Street.

Looking ahead, I’m keen to grow Brazil Street, alongside our team and our clients. Shared success for everyone!

Peter Greenhalgh

Agency Director & Founder

Advertising works!

Chris and I set-up Brazil Street to be more than just a media buyer, and we are.

We have meaningful partnerships with clients, and we achieve success by working collaboratively with them.

I am really proud to be working with our clients.

And as the owners of Brazil Street, nothing matters more to Chris and I than the success of our client’s advertising. We work with a huge incentive, but really enjoy what we do.

What I enjoy most about my role is meeting ambitious companies, understanding their business, and planning advertising campaigns that drive incremental sales.

Holly Hall

Head of Strategy

Never under-estimate the power of brand, you need to feel something about a brand to act on it.

I love being part of the Brazil Street team. After heading up some of the biggest names in my previous agency, such as Save the Children, tombola, Bahlsen Biscuits and RBS, I have a wealth of knowledge across a variety of sectors.

Through building solid relationships, I’m dedicated to becoming an expert in my clients’ businesses, immersing myself completely to fully understand the key challenges. This helps us reach the optimum solutions and outcomes together.

I love crafting killer integrated strategies which are grounded in insight and based on the bigger picture. I pride myself on being a positive, enthusiastic and passionate person, so not only am I devoted to driving client’s goals but you get a brand ambassador out of me too!

James Watkins

Head of AV

Don’t lose sight of what should always be the most important thing: getting as many of the right people as possible to see (or hear) your ad.

I joined Brazil Street in June 2023 after nearly 6 years working as an AV specialist leading the strategy for clients such as Jet2, Chocomel, First Group, Fox’s Biscuits, Westland Horticulture and many more. For this, I was nominated for Young TV Planner of the Year at the 2022 Thinkbox Planning Awards.

I now lead the fast-growing AV offering here at Brazil Street, helping to deliver best-in-market AV solutions for our clients. My experience in this sector means I’m able to lean on a wealth of industry knowledge, campaign experience and personal relationships to help clients find the best solution, at the best price and ensure the media we deliver is attributable and delivers results.

It’s a pleasure to work for a talented, growing agency, who put client success at the heart of everything they do.

Will Challoner

Director of Client Services

The best way to get people to do something is to make it easy.

Joining Brazil St was an easy decision for me as they share the same passion to deliver quality work and to build meaningful partnerships with clients.

Becoming a part of the team in November 2022, I bring a wealth of experience planning and buying media on accounts including JD Sports, New Balance, Pentland and cinch. Taking a strategic lead proposing new and innovative ideas, underpinned by data and insight, is something that I pride myself on with every campaign I work on.

I’m really proud to be a part of the Brazil St team, contributing to the continued success of the agency.

Eleanor Colson

Account Director

Little things make the big things happen.

Since joining Brazil Street in May 2018, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside a great team of people to deliver a number of response-led advertising campaigns.

I love the diversity that comes with my job role, and the strategy behind media planning and buying.

I’m passionate and committed to the client’s goals and always strive to go above and beyond to achieve them. I’m really proud to be a member of Brazil Street, and to be able to form meaningful relationships with clients and media alike.

Joe Hymers

AV Account Director

Question and challenge everything…

Graduating in Advertising Management, I’ve worked in account roles across some of the best Manchester agencies, working with big clients on exciting projects and delivering great results.

Joining Brazil Street in June 2019, media planning and buying was a new challenge that I embraced with both hands. I’m always looking to learn, develop knowledge and explore new opportunities to drive a clients business forward through strategic media planning and clever buying.

I enjoy the analytical nature of the work we do, using smart response measurement informed by consumer and industry insight to develop strategic media plans to answer clients business ambitions.

If you get my out of office, unfortunately, that’ll probably mean I’m completely off the grid. Either on an adventure taking in mountains vistas, floating stationary with flapping sails in any sea, or hibernating with pale ales and Netflix.

Laura Scott

Paid Social Director

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Lydia Humble

Senior Account Executive

Someone who stops advertising to save money is like someone who stops a clock to save time.

After graduating in Advertising and Brand Management at Manchester Metropolitan University last year, I was determined to start my career in the industry that I love.

Luckily, I landed myself a job at Brazil Street as an Account Executive and I’m loving every minute of it. Working with such a supportive team has been brilliant. I thoroughly enjoy working with our clients, as well as learning all about the world of media planning and buying, striving to provide excellent results.

In my spare time you’ll find me hanging out with friends and family, going out for food and drinks, or sat in watching a great film. My main interests include snowboarding, travelling, films and photography.

Siena Elsby-Smith

Senior Account Executive

Nobody reads advertising. People read what interests them and sometimes it’s an ad.

I joined Brazil Street in March 2024 after completing my Master’s degree in Creative Advertising Strategy. I love getting involved with various tasks across accounts and seeing our clients’ campaigns come to life! Working alongside such a great team makes this even more rewarding. I’m excited to further develop my skills in advertising, especially as part of our AV team. Outside of work I enjoy eating my way around Manchester, keeping fit and anything artsy!

Lily Shore

Senior AV Executive

Of course I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.

I joined Brazil street in October 2022, there’s never a dull day and I particularly enjoy my interactions with colleagues and clients alike. I’m really looking forward to developing my skills in advertising, I’ve already learned so much and try and put it into practice every day.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll find me behind the camera pursuing my interest in photography.

Rachel Sharp

Finance Manager

Imagine an account that has a zero opening balance and zero closing balance but has millions of transactions in between. That’s what life is all about.

I began working as Finance Manager at Brazil Street at the start of this year and it’s been a great experience so far and certainly very different to the other jobs I’ve had in the past.

It is a really dynamic and hardworking team and I have been impressed at how dedicated everyone is to doing their best for the clients, while maintaining a fun and sociable atmosphere and a real team spirit.

Ethan Cornick

Account Manager

People hate advertising until they lose their cat.

Joining Brazil Street as Account Manager, I bring a background of experience working with household name brands such as The LEGO Group, Deloitte and PepsiCo, focusing on providing exceptional service and client satisfaction.

My expertise lies in strategic planning and negotiating, adding significant value to our clients. With a track record of fostering strong relationships and delivering results, I am committed to driving success for both our clients and our company.

A true extension of our team.

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