A new vision for creative services & brand communications

Prior to launching as an independent company in 2019, Carbonate was a division of af&co.

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af&co. is a strategic lifestyle/hospitality marketing and public relations agency specializing in events, hotels, restaurants,
food, wine, travel and destinations.

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Carbonate is a boutique creative agency that builds, reinvigorates and grows food & beverage brands and hospitality concepts.

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Together, we offer clients a wide range of services—with the personalized attention and agility of a boutique agency.

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Andrew Freeman
Founder, af&co. & Co-Founder, Carbonate

Candace MacDonald
Co-Founder & Managing Director

Leith Steel
Director, Insights & Brand Communications

OUR NEW PUBLICATION

Insight Out

A subscription publication from our team delivering fresh insights to help brands rise to the top in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.

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Our Annual Hospitality Trends Report

Now in its 17th edition, our Trends Report forecasts the biggest influences in food, beverage, restaurants, hotels, and more.

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