Meet The Team
Meet the brains behind the brand.
Search Republic is a conglomerate of some of the best digital marketing minds and e-commerce practitioners in the country. When you become a Search Republic partner, you’ll enjoy full access to this formidable resource.
Our Amazing Team
Owner/Head of Performance Media
Karl Rooney
Co-Founder/General Manager
Brad Guthrie
Brad’s digital marketing background began in 2002 when he undertook an MBA at the University of Canterbury, focusing on Marketing and Business Strategy. He moved to Ireland after graduation as head of marketing for online Travel company MyGuide, then after 3 years moved to the UK to become marketing team head for social media start-up friendsabroad.com. In 2008 freshly into fatherhood he headed back to NZ with Google for a few years. In January 2013 Brad joined forces with Mike Ballantyne and Isreal to found Search Republic. He has worked with a broad range of clients, including banks, power companies, airlines, and clairvoyants. For 10 years he walked in his clients shoes. Now he strives to do the best he possibly can for his partners within their budgets through understanding their business models and helping them to achieve their marketing and company goals.