We Define Your Brand And
Elevate Your Influence.
Let Us Introduce Ourselves
& Why Other Brand And Influencer Agencies Wish They Were Us
Whether you’re an enigmatic brand or a charismatic influencer, we will provide you with an all-in-one digital marketing strategy to make your brand and story stand out amongst the algorithms. When you join our roster we grow your business, save you valuable time, and foster relationships with relevant influencers and/or brands that will keep your voice reaching across platforms, screens, and time zones.
Our Social Policy
MORE THAN JUST A LIKE, FOLLOW AND COMMENT
We have a 100% success rate streamlining connections between brands with influencers.
We’ve worked with huge national brands and smaller boutique businesses as their full-service agency to build campaigns, develop creative strategies and manage their social media channels. Our DM inbox is empty because we listen first and then act in your best interest. It’s the result of partnering with down-to-earth, real people and asking them what they want before executing.
The unpolished moments are often the most fun, so let’s keep it real.
We love our culinary and lifestyle personalities because they aren’t afraid to crack a few eggs. There's no getting in their way when you represent some of the most creative and original culinary influencers in Canada. That’s why we use a collaborative approach to maintain our brand's and influencer's authenticity.
When it comes to agencies, a fancy font can only go so far.
We’re not here to plug your identity into an algorithm. We want to honour your true voice while bringing you into the future of influencer marketing. It’s more than providing an introduction; it’s growing a community of like-minded experts that never stop innovating. Your brand and voice are what drive our initiatives.
Bring Your Creative Self and We’ll Take Care of the Rest.
Our Brand Mission
Working from a place of trust.
At Samurai Media, trust is what we value most. The media world today is full of overblown numbers and unrealistic expectations. Companies need digital marketing partners they can trust and approach with honesty and integrity.
Our TALENT Mission
Working from a Tenacity For Growth.
We strive to create an environment where our brands and influencers can be their creative selves, while we build a personalized plan to expand your online reach and meaningfully engage with new audiences.
Meet Our Influential Team
TYLER SAIK
Partner & CEO
PARTNER AND CEO
Tyler is a successful executive and sales leader with over 10 years of experience in media and advertising sales. As the CEO of Samurai Media, his extensive sales knowledge brings a unique skill set to the CEO role, capable and willing to get into the sales trenches to drive business, ensuring client and company success.
Marc Brendemuehl
Partner & President
PARTNER AND PRESIDENT
As President of Samurai Media, Marc is the “people connector” using his extensive contacts and relationships to create strategic partnerships and connect with new clients. He is also very passionate about giving back. While visiting his father in the Dominican Republic, he saw two young boys playing baseball with a rock and cardboard gloves. He began collecting baseball equipment for the boys in the neighbourhood, which over the years, led to donating over 1000 baseball gloves and other baseball equipment to children in the Dominican Republic.
Shanley Gibb
PARTNER & ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Shanley brings her drive and flair along with over seven years of digital marketing experience to the Samurai Media team as an Account Director and Partner. With national foodservice programs featuring 200+ chefs, social media campaigns, influencer marketing programs, and digital media ad buys under her belt, Shanley is taking on consumer food and beverage brands and chef and lifestyle influencers. She is creating buzzworthy and high-impact digital marketing strategies to take brands and influencers to the next level across all platforms.
Chelsea Holohan
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Chelsea brings over six years of communications, engagement, and digital marketing experience to the Samurai Media team as Account Manager. She is constantly learning and is fascinated by the idea that there is no end to the ever-changing trends of social media. Her primary goal on any channel is to create value for its audience while staying authentic to the influencer or brand’s voice. She has curated content for food and beverage brands, influencers, luxury hotel brands, not-for-profit foundations, and post-secondary institutions.
When she is not data mining for new trends or creating content for clients, Chelsea spends time outdoors, and in her kitchen testing out recipes by the chefs she works with.
Emily Butler
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Emily brings four years of communication, digital, and social media marketing experience to the Samurai Media team as a Social Media Account Coordinator. Emily is fascinated by the trends and changes social media offers. She strives to master every brand’s strategy and brand voice she works with and looks for new innovative ways to captivate its audience. Her love for cooking, trying new recipes, and wine, excites her passion for working in the food and beverage industry.
Lester Canave
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Lester is a multi-talented creative with a diverse skill set and a background in graphic design. With years of experience in digital marketing, Lester brings a unique perspective to the table. Known for his ability to wear multiple hats, he excels in event planning, content editing, and fashion styling.
Giulia Maia
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Giulia is a passionate advocate for partnerships and uniting brands. With an innate talent for identifying collaborative opportunities and an eye for emerging trends, she has consistently propelled partnerships to remarkable success. Beyond their role, Giulia remains an enthusiastic observer of evolving brand dynamics, ensuring that each partnership is as innovative as it is effective. When she’s not busy with partnerships, the curiosity about how brands are evolving takes the spotlight.