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Award-Winning Team of Multilingual Marketing Experts

The Brand Advocates brings together a diverse team of multilingual marketing experts with decades of experience creating award-winning campaigns for clients in the public and private sectors. Our creative leadership and multicultural insights ensure your message resonates across cultures, languages, and platforms, making us your go-to agency for innovative and effective strategies.

Our Vision and Core Values

We understand both national perspectives and local insights, combining them to make your campaigns resonate at every level. From billboards to digital campaigns, our creative team excels at communicating your message to diverse audiences. With multilingual expertise in Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese, and Italian, we ensure your message is heard across borders.

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Multicultural Expertise

As a team hailing from various cultural backgrounds, we speak multiple languages and understand how to communicate with diverse audiences effectively. Whether it’s public service announcements, educational videos, or digital campaigns, our approach is tailored to the unique needs of multicultural communities.

Certifications and Memberships

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), registered with various government programs. Our diverse range of qualifications and memberships ensures we are equipped to handle any project, from large-scale national campaigns to local community outreach.

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Contact The Brand Advocates to discover how our multilingual marketing and creative strategies can help you achieve your business goals.

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EXPERIENCED, AWARD-WINNING COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONALS.

We are thinkers, doers, communicators and collaborators with over 50 years of combined experience in public relations, advertising, marketing, digital, government relations and public affairs. We deliver impactful, award-winning multicultural media, PR and issue advocacy campaigns to our clients. With over 350 projects in transportation, healthcare, aviation and affordable housing under our belts, we offer exceptional service, outstanding creative development and stellar project management on private and public sector contracts.

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Courtney Cunningham

Managing Partner

Courtney Cunningham is a seasoned professional specializing in public relations, strategic communications, and public affairs. With over 25 years of experience, he has successfully led influential campaigns for government agencies and private sector organizations, tackling significant infrastructure, transportation, housing, and environmental projects. Currently, he spearheads strategic communications for the largest water and wastewater program in the United States, showcasing his expertise in managing complex, high-stakes initiatives.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Cunningham has provided strategic counsel to some of America’s largest corporations, leveraging his deep understanding of the intricate relationship between finance, communications, government, and law. His background as a licensed investment banker further enriches his insight, having previously directed public finance operations across the southeastern U.S. for a prominent Wall Street firm.

In the political arena, Mr. Cunningham has advised prominent public figures, including mayors, governors, and a U.S. President, demonstrating his extensive reach and influence. As a licensed attorney and former deputy chief counsel to a major U.S. political party, he combines legal acumen with strategic communication skills, enabling clients to successfully navigate complex public issues.

Recognized for his contributions, Mr. Cunningham earned the Prudential-Davis Productivity Award from the State of Florida, honoring his impactful community engagement. He is also a distinguished Fellow of the British-American Project, fostering dialogue among influential leaders from the U.S. and Great Britain.

His civic leadership includes serving as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Floridians for Better Transportation, and as a Trustee of the University of Florida, guiding strategic communications at the highest level. Most recently, Mr. Cunningham joined the Board of Advisors at UF’s Bob Graham Center for Public Service, further affirming his standing as a respected thought leader and registered professional with the Florida Bar.

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Tasha Cunningham, CAPM

Managing Partner

Tasha Cunningham is an accomplished media and communications professional with over 20 years of experience leading innovative campaigns across diverse industries. She has expertly managed multimillion-dollar contracts and developed strategic communications programs for high-profile public and private sector clients. Her portfolio includes renowned national brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, and Eastern Airlines, as well as prominent healthcare organizations like Jackson Health System, the third largest public hospital in the nation. She has also successfully collaborated with municipalities and state agencies, including the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Kissimmee, Vero Beach, and Miami, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA)/Tri-Rail.

Tasha currently manages the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District (BID), driving economic vitality and enhancing the area's brand identity. Her expertise in transportation and community engagement is further demonstrated through her service on the board of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (TMA), underscoring her commitment to regional growth and development.

Passionate about entrepreneurship, Tasha also mentors emerging businesses and advises startups on branding and strategic marketing initiatives. Her dedication to helping small businesses thrive was notably showcased during her decade-long tenure as a Miami Herald columnist, where she created and led the impactful "Small Business Makeover" feature.

Tasha’s exceptional creativity and strategic insights have garnered her team numerous national awards, including the Communicator, Vega Digital, and Davey Awards in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration, and a master’s degree in Global Strategic Communication from Florida International University. She is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

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