Brandire, a creative studio specializing in branding marketing communications.

Igniting the Fire in Every Brand

Our mission is to help brands position themselves through compelling messaging, turning their audiences into the fiercest brand loyalists. We strive to amplify solutions, create powerful experiences, and launch ideas that change lives for the better. Our greatest joy is when our clients say, “wow” that’s exactly what I was looking for. We work hard to get that reaction on every project.

Our Values

Be Collaborative

Everyone is expected to share their perspectives and do their part to finish what we start.

Be a Solutionist

We are fixers that leave no stone unturned until all roadblocks are cleared.

Be Perceptive

We problem solve with all five senses.

Be Excellent

We hold ourselves accountable to a high standard -- and seek excellence always in all ways.

Be Curious

We are students of life and apply all that we learn to be innovative.

Brandire was founded and originally named TomahWares

TomahWares was incorporated

TomahWares launched as full-time agency

TomahWares was rebranded to Brandire

Brandire became an award-winning agency

Our Ethos

Spark ideas that pushes the limits of creativity

Be bold and unapologetic while blazing new paths

Design with the fire of the future in mind

Light a flame that challenges assumptions and dismantles the status quo
Get results that lead to an inferno of opportunity

Our Ethos

Spark ideas that pushes the limits of creativity

Be bold and unapologetic while blazing new paths

Design with the fire of the future in mind

Light a flame that challenges assumptions and dismantles the status quo
Get results that lead to an inferno of opportunity

Our Founder

Madia Brown

CEO, Chief Storytelling Strategist

Before founding Brandire, Madia was a visual journalist and art director at the Washington Post for 13 years, where she won multiple awards from 2012-2017 for excellence in art direction and new page design from the Society of News Design (SND), the Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Press Association (MDDC), the Ronald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA).

Recognized as “one of the top advertising and production professionals” by Telly Awards Judge Council, Madia Brown has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and business acumen that make her a true standout in her field. She has an MBA in International Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, as well as certifications from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, George Washington University, and Georgetown University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Disclaimer

(Monday – Friday,
except US holidays)

Hours of operation

10.30am – 6 pm

Mailing Address

PO Box 73024, Washington, DC 20056

Location

Washington, DC

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