We are Republic of Media . We’re media people, but we’re not like the rest.


We’re Freethinkers – working with clients to deliver media effectiveness and manage transformation. Born in the digital age, we are the fastest growing media agency in the UK.

From offices in Manchester and Edinburgh we build relationships rather than silos. Our values guide our culture: we are Progressive, Open, Positive, United and Agile.

We are inventors and creators, combining talent and data to produce results. It’s a brave new world and anything’s possible. Liberate yourself.

Meet our team


Our team are our greatest asset. We recruit smart, creative people then we give them the freedom and support to produce transformational results – that’s Freethinking. Our purpose is to find a better way of doing things that’s right for our clients and our staff. Unconstrained by trading deals, and powered by a culture of innovation and agility. We are inventors and creators. We have some of the most experienced strategists, planners and buyers in the country working hands-on with brand owners to make a tangible, commercial difference.

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  • Stuart Feather Chair - The Freethinking Group
  • Simon Crunden CEO - The Freethinking Group
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  • Gill Jarvie Director of Client Services, Edinburgh
  • Leigh Herbert Managing Director
  • Simon Watson Director of Digital
  • Dean Mckinney Finance Director - Republic of Media
  • Clare Elder Director of Strategy
  • Deborah Mackay Business Director
  • Claire Mathieson Business Director
  • Alex Brown Business Director
  • Hannah Jones Business Director - Digital Strategy & Innovation
  • Laura Behan Head of AV
  • Laura Maguire Head of Research and Insight
  • Francesca Coia Business Director - Digital Strategy & Innovation
  • George Frielick Business Director
  • Will Pearson Business Director
  • Martin Wilson Account Director
  • Ryan Johnstone Digital Account Director
  • Nickie Wilson Accounts Manager
  • Allistair Chesters Account Director
  • Leasa Doran AV Senior Executive
  • Graeme Sneddon Credit Controller
  • Justyna Korpala Digital Account Director
  • Aiguste Mockute Account Director
  • Jan Cerretti AV Account Director
  • Lucia Balsa Paid Search Account Director
  • Naomi Hancock Finance Manager
  • Katie Bunting Digital Account Director
  • Emily Bryson Digital Account Director
  • Jack Robb Account Director
  • Matthew Palfreyman Senior Digital Media Manager
  • Lauren Conaty AV Senior Manager
  • Helen Lomax Comms Planning Senior Manager
  • Dionne McComish Comms Planning Senior Manager
  • Sophie Hill Comms Planning Senior Manager
  • Melissa Baxter Comms Planning Senior Manager
  • Anna Tully Comms Planning Senior Manager
  • Peter Rancati Digital Media Manager
  • Callum Whitten Digital Media Manager
  • Jay Hopkinson AV Manager
  • Eion Smith Paid Search Manager
  • Brittany Flood Research and Insight Manager
  • Keri Sinclair Office Manager
  • Lily McCarthy Comms Planning Senior Executive
  • Angeline Umba AV Executive
  • Havanna Duncan Digital Media Senior Executive
  • Ann-Kathrin Pfleging Comms Planning Senior Executive
  • George Dickson Comms Planning Executive
  • Annie Chisnall Comms Planning Executive
  • Giovanni Cucinotta Digital Media Executive
  • Sorrel Feather Comms Planning Executive
  • Elise Wright Comms Planning Assistant
  • Emma Fairley Digital Media Assistant
  • Rhona Macmillan Comms Planning Assistant
  • Luis Rogers Media Apprentice
  • Rebecca Henson Finance Apprentice

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