Services Experience Current Page: Us News Contact Us Get A Free Marketing Evaluation The BrownRice Story Mark Brown and Ward Rice founded BrownRice Marketing almost 20 years ago. Life long advertising warriors, they started their careers as key players in media sales in a unique and personal market, both quickly rising to the top of a very competitive field. While challenged by sales, they both saw an opening for a strategic marketing leader who was focused on the success of the company vs. agency kudos. In their position they worked with both sides, ad agencies and clients, and they heard often the challenges faced by the colliding goals. The ad agencies were trying to make a name for themselves by producing costly and notable creative while the clients were only interested in growing their business. Mark and Ward knew that successful creative marketing wasn’t a matter of opinion, but instead could be proven with numbers, and decided to merge their rolodex to work with local leaders with the shared goal of making their business grow. BrownRice Marketing has weathered many storms, literally and figuratively, and today is a lean, mean fine tuned shop. With a master in every advertising specialty, the team is cutting edge and ahead of trends. The client roster is long, local and filled with companies that have been around for ages, proving that the marketing is as strong as the business. We say often and mean deeply, that our success is proven when our clients succeed. We take great pride in the work we do, but always with our client’s goals in first place. We are more than an advertising agency, we are a marketing partner and are proud unicorns in our field. Get To Know Our Team Mark Brown | Partner Mark does legendary stuff all the time. He was the first person to use the phrase “What’s Up?” Ward Rice | Partner Ward is the only person to ever win the Heisman Trophy twice (except for Archie Griffin) Nikki Smith | Media Director Nikki is a titan of industry. With over 20 years experience, she knows broadcast media, New Orleans, and everything. She makes the office a happier place with her infectious smile! Graham Sax | Digital Marketing Strategist Graham was born & raised in New Orleans and graduated from Newman in 2012. After completing a summer internship at BRM and graduating from Ole Miss in 2016, he joined the team full-time in 2018. Most days you’ll find Graham analyzing campaign data or talking with our Google reps to get the most out of our client’s digital advertising campaigns. Sydney Cheatham | Social Media Strategist Sydney makes magic from her keyboard! Our Social Media Strategist has a passion for writing, language, and bringing clients success with the power of social media. Her hobbies include long walks through Audobon Park and mispronouncing New Orleans street names. Melissa Rauch | Bookkeeper Our fearless bookkeeper was born & raised in New Orleans and graduated from De Le Salle. When she isn't working with numbers, Melissa taps into her creative side doing arts & crafts. She is also an animal lover and has two dogs named Tchoup and Millie! Ferdie | Office Dog We had a ruff time coming up with a description because let’s be honest, she does it all! Let’s Talk BrownRice Marketing 476 Metairie Road Suite #202 Metairie, LA 70005 Mark Brown | Partner Call | Email Ward Rice | Partner Call | Email Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter