Full service DIGITAL MARKETING DELIVERED BY real experts
Brand Ambition is a people-first, socially-conscious, family-owned, award winning digital marketing agency based in Leeds and Belfast that Excites, Ignites and Explodes challenger SME brands with a focus on end-to-end delivery.
Sam Raife
Managing Director
Sam is Managing Director at Brand Ambition, leading the agency’s growth and direction while ensuring clients receive joined-up strategy, clear communication and work that delivers commercially.
Robin Hetherington
Creative Director
Robin Hetherington is the Creative Director. Robin is in charge of the Creative Department, and is responsible for overseeing all creative delivery for the business.
Patrick Hetherington
Strategy Director
Patrick supports our clients to find the strategic gaps that help them beat their competitors. Working closely with our delivery team, he turns insight into clear actions that drive measurable growth.
Dylan Comyn
Content & Account Manager
Dylan is a Content & Account Manager at Brand Ambition. Dylan oversees the writing and delivery of content across the business, as well as account management for a select range of clients.
Anna Kerslake
Creative Designer
Anna is a Creative Designer at Brand Ambition. She looks after paid advertising accounts, writes content, oversees Brand Ambition’s Social Media channels, and designs multi-channel assets for BA and our clients with the Creative Team.
Hayley Stansfield
PR & Content Manager
Hayley is Brand Ambition’s PR and Content Manager. Hayley is responsible for creating stand out PR campaigns that support our client’s SEO objectives and business needs, as well as the management and delivery of written content.
Rafaela Hadjiyiangou
Paid Media Manager
Rafaela is responsible for the optimisation of our paid media accounts. Working closely with the creative team to find exciting ways to drive direct sales and revenue for our clients.
Jamie Kajla
Finance Assistant
Jamie works as part of the Brand Ambition Finance team. Alongside Kate, Jamie handles finance enquiries and accounting support for the business.
Kate Hicks
Finance Manager
Responsible for finance and client handling Kate supports the Brand Ambition team with financing and account management.
THE 9 VALUES THAT DEFINE BRAND AMBITION
family first
Prioritising flexibility and support so work fits around life, not the other way around.
PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT
Investing in career development and fair policies over maximising director profits.
Efficient through Innovation
Always looking for smarter ways to work, whether through AI, new software, or fresh ideas.
Brutally Honest. Consistently Contructive
Challenging the status quo with solutions, not just criticism.
Local Experts. Worldly Experience.
Balancing deep local knowledge with big-picture thinking.
Planet Saving Digital Disruption
Creating impactful campaigns while reducing our digital footprint.
EXCITE.
Sparking creative, well-thought-out ideas that get attention.
IGNITE.
Laying the groundwork, testing, and fine-tuning campaigns for success.
EXPLODE.
Bringing everything together to create powerful, business-changing results.
Stronger Together
We know what we do best, but we also know when to bring in the experts. That’s why we’ve partnered with three carefully chosen specialists who share our values, our ambition, and our obsession with getting results.
PEDL DIGITL
Our go-to web development and support partner, ensuring our clients’ sites are fast, functional, and built to grow. Together, we create lightning fast, future proof web designs that stand the test of time.
The Coders Guild
Champions of the next generation, helping us train and develop apprentices so they hit the ground running. Together, we bring the full force of digital marketing, tech, and talent to every project.
First Frame Agency
Video production that turns brands into stories and stories into impact. Led by Ryan Mulherns, these are the people who make visuals unforgettable.
BACKING OUR COMMUNITY
Brand Ambition isn’t just about marketing – we’re about making a difference. From supporting local businesses to championing social causes, we put our time, energy, and expertise into initiatives that matter. Here are some of the incredible organisations we’re proud to support:
LET’S HAVE A CHAT
Let’s go grab a coffee. We’ve got a lot to talk about. It’s time to Excite. Ignite. and Explode. your business into reaching your ambitions.
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