Before jumping into tactics, we start with a deep dive into your business to uncover key insights that will shape your marketing success.
We’re Brave
The No-Fluff Marketing Experts.
At Brave, we believe marketing should be bold, fun, and, most importantly—effective. We’re not here to throw BS at you or burn through big budgets for the sake of it. We’re here to unlock real opportunities and bring them to life in ways that drive growth, create impact, and make your brand unforgettable.
We partner with ambitious brands across Food, Beverage and Skincare that want to stand out—not blend in. Whether it’s launching a game-changing product, finding new customers, or crafting campaigns that get people talking (and buying), we use strategic insights, deep market knowledge, and creative execution to make it happen.
Why brave?
We Challenge the Norm
& Push Boundaries
And we know that great marketing isn't about the size of your budget—it’s about smart strategy, killer creativity, and knowing who your audience is and exactly how to connect with them. So, if you’re ready to ditch the fluff and do marketing differently, let’s talk.
What We Do
In Simple Terms
We take food brands from "one of many" to "the must have choice" by:
- 🔥 Identifying untapped opportunities through strategic research
- 🔥 Creating sharp, no-BS marketing strategies that actually work
- 🔥 Executing with a team of brilliant creatives, PR experts, and digital specialists
From challenger brands shaking up the market to established names looking to stay ahead, we’ve worked across the Middle East, UK, Ireland, and beyond, delivering results for brands like Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Milish Bakery, BFree, Delilites, OffBeat Donuts, Kinvara Skincare, Panelto Foods and many more..
Meet Shemaine
The Brains (and Bravery) Behind Brave
With over 25 years of experience launching, scaling, and marketing some of the biggest food & drink brands across the Middle East, UK and Ireland Shemaine saw an opportunity to do things differently. She founded Brave to challenge the industry norms, cut through the marketing fluff, and help food businesses find real, tangible growth opportunities.
From leading major product launches to crafting disruptive marketing campaigns, Shemaine’s expertise is in strategy, planning, and execution—turning bold ideas into real-world success. She’s worked with brands like Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Milish Bakery, BFree, Delilites, OffBeat Donuts, Kinvara Skincare , Panelto Foods and many more..always bringing a no-nonsense, high-energy approach that gets results.
When she’s not unlocking hidden brand opportunities, you’ll find her hunting down the best new food trends, running workshops, or telling food entrepreneurs to stop playing it safe and start being Brave.
Our services
What We Do
A Creative Marketing Agency that makes a difference!
Introducing
The Brave Framework
TESTIMONIALS
Be the one who goes for it
Kevin Zajax, CEO – Ground Control
If you’re looking for a no-nonsense marketing partner, you’ve come to the right place. Shemaine applies extensive real-world experience with a passion for brands and marketing.
She is candid, commercial and clever and understands that even in the ‘brand world’ there needs to be a commercial outcome. Shemaine was a true asset and a pleasure to work with.
Louise Bray - Head of Marketing, EMENA, Costa Coffee
Shemaine perfectly marries a measured planned approach with an enthusiastic, creative flair. She brings new disruptive ideas to the table that are not only bold and rooted in customer insight but have a clear path to implementation. She approaches everything she does with a relentless passion and ‘can-do energy’ that is inspiring to support a business overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Shemaine is highly personable to work with and adept at presenting a compelling case for change to a wide range of stakeholders across the business. Having worked with Shemaine on a number of projects, she never fails to deliver, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for fresh creative thinking to drive business growth
Lesley Byrne, Vice President, International Student Recruitment and Admissions, St. George’s University
If you are looking for evidence-based creative thinking than Shemaine Doyle is the right person for your organization. I have known Shemaine since 2007, and continue to be astounded by her ability to craft strategic roadmaps that address the mission and goals of organizations, and importantly can be executed to drive the desired results. The word ‘can’t be done’ does not exist in her vocabulary, over the years she has tackled what seemed like impossible challenges, and through a deep understanding of the organization, customers, stakeholders and the market, she has developed and implemented strategies that have yielded growth, positive brand reputation and foundations for future development. Shemaine is a Unicorn, a rare and highly valued partner!!
Eric Hughes, General Manager, Dunkin Donuts
Shemaine is the most dedicated, professional and accomplished marketeers I have worked with. She is extremely passionate about hospitality and puts her heart into the work that she does as can be seen in the quality of the projects she delivers. She works well in diverse teams and always inspires the people around her. I have seen how her creativity has enabled her to deliver countless anazing new product launches and unique campaigns all of which have been reflected in brand and business growth. I wouldn’t hesitate to highly
recommend Shemaine as someone who will work tirelessly to support any project and grow your business.
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