# Braintrust Agency

> Braintrust Agency is an independent, minority-owned strategic communications firm founded in Las Vegas by former rival resort executives Michael Coldwell and Kurt Ouchida. It combines brand strategy, creative, public relations, social media, media buying, digital marketing and web development for hospitality, entertainment, public-sector and community clients, using one integrated team to carry an idea from positioning through measurable distribution.

- **Founded:** 2006
- **Headquarters:** Las Vegas, United States
- **Founders:** Michael Coldwell (CEO & Co-Founder), Kurt Ouchida (President & Co-Founder)
- **Products:** Brand Strategy & Creative Development, Public Relations & Social Media, Digital Marketing & Media Buying, Web Design & Development
- **Notable:** Celebrated 20 years in business in 2026., Certified Minority-Owned Business., Won LVIMA's 2020 Best Integrated Campaign Under $200k for Visit Pahrump and a Lemonade Maker award for a business pivot.

## Products & services

- **Brand Strategy & Creative Development** — Naming, rebranding, identity, copywriting, campaign concepts, creative design and art direction.
- **Public Relations & Social Media** — Media relations, launches, thought leadership, reputation, social strategy, content creation and community management.
- **Digital Marketing & Media Buying** — Paid-media strategy, planning and buying, SEO, SEM, display, programmatic and content strategy.
- **Web Design & Development** — Content architecture, bespoke design, CMS integrations, accessibility, performance, optimization and client publishing training.

## Achievements

- Celebrated 20 years in business in 2026.
- Certified Minority-Owned Business.
- Won LVIMA's 2020 Best Integrated Campaign Under $200k for Visit Pahrump and a Lemonade Maker award for a business pivot.
- Reported 18 million impressions, 8,000 ticket sales, $500,000 in ticket revenue and approximately 5x ROAS for Bob Marley Hope Road.
- Reported nearly 200 press clips, 472 million impressions and coverage in more than 10 countries for the Otonomus Hotel launch.
- Reported bottom-funnel hotel-channel ROAS of 12.5x during work for The Mirage.
- A 2021 capabilities deck described Braintrust as the first Nevada-based agency recognized for Facebook marketing excellence.
- Named a finalist in the Vegas Chamber's 2022 Business of the Year awards for companies with 1-50 employees.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Braintrust was recruiting for Account Director and Agency Workflow Manager roles, with its careers page also listing openings across creative, PR, social and digital disciplines.
- **2026-05** — The agency announced a partnership with AREA15, beginning with social content for the immersive 'We're All Mad Here' event.
- **2026-03** — Visit Pahrump launched a tourism website conceived and developed by Braintrust, with redesigned content organization and AI-search optimization.
- **2026-03** — Braintrust marked its 20th anniversary with refreshed anniversary branding.
- **2026-02** — CEO and co-founder Michael Coldwell appeared on the 'My Secrets to Stamina' podcast to discuss marketing and leadership.

## Links

- Website: https://braintrustagency.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/braintrust-marketing---communications/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/braintrustbuzz
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintrustbuzz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braintrustbuzz

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Last updated: 2026-09-21