EVERY BRAND DESERVES A BRILLIANT FRIEND.
Someone who will listen without judgment. Someone who will tell it like it is. Someone who will celebrate all the things that make you uniquely you.
We’re not an agency.
We’re an ally.
My Brilliant Friend was founded by Strategic Director Kate Bristow, Creative Director Maria Smith and Managing Director Rebecca McGough, three friends who built the foundation of their business partnership while leading the Los Angeles office of global network M&C Saatchi.
A more efficient, more personalized and more agile alternative to the traditional ad agency model, My Brilliant Friend is a small, but mighty collective. Curious, not complacent. Nimble, not stuck in the old ways of doing things.
Our goal at My Brilliant Friend is simple: to use our decades of advertising experience and expertise to create brilliant communications for the clients we value as friends.
WHEN TO CALL US
When you have a communications idea that you want to execute brilliantly.
When you’re stretched super thin and you need someone you can trust to share the load.
When you have a marketing or communications project that is out of your wheelhouse or could use a little objectivity.
When your business is evolving and you need some creative or strategic help navigating the change.
When you’d really like some brand advice from experienced brains who know what they’re talking about.
When your already-brilliant marketing team needs a little brilliant support.
Our Friends Say It Best
“We were so fortunate to have these brilliant friends join our team for many years. Kate, Maria and Rebecca have created a modern alliance that brings years of market strategy and performance to today’s rapidly changing business environment. We relied on their global perspective, awareness of trends and creative solutions to help us market our guest experience and critical mission. They are key collaborators you will want on your team.”
— Ted Molter, Former CMO, San Diego Zoo Global
“What an absolute pleasure it is to work with Kate, Maria and Rebecca at My Brilliant Friend. They certainly live up to their name, as they are truly brilliant… and so fun to work with, too. Their team helps us craft innovative marketing strategies and creative messages—while being on time and on budget! We couldn’t be happier with our collaboration and appreciate them stepping in when the load is just too much for our in-house group. If you’re looking for smart strategy and an abundance of creative energy, we highly recommend My Brilliant Friend.”
- Jennifer Cook, Head of Marketing, and Annalisa Austin, Creative Director,
Pacific Life, Retirement Solutions Division
Contact us.
Kate Bristow, Strategy Director
kate@mybrilliantfriendLA.com
Maria Smith, Creative Director
maria@mybrilliantfriendLA.com
Rebecca McGough, Managing Director
rebecca@mybrilliantfriendLA.com