Hi,

My name is Tina Hinchley. I have worked in Outdoor/Out of Home advertising for over 28 years and, frankly, I live and breathe it. I have a real passion for helping businesses get the most out of their advertising.

So, where it started; on 2nd February 1998, at the age of 17, I started working at a company called Decker Media Ltd as an office junior. I soon got bored of that and I was in the sales team by 1st April where I had my very first sales target selling Bus Ticket advertising to the likes of Nightclubs, Bars, Restaurants and the beloved QSRs we all know – McDonalds, Burger King, KFC on local and national levels. I loved telesales and covered the UK on every bus.

I remember seeing all the sales reps coming in with their briefcases from meetings with clients and knew that was what I wanted to do. I am a people’s person and wanted to be out and about meeting people face-to-face. Fast forward three very successful years in telesales and I got promoted to a Sales Executive – I finally had my own briefcase and business cards too!

I went on to sell a variety of advertising platforms at London’s Docklands Light Railway, the NEC in Birmingham, Executive Lounges, Phone Boxes, Airports, Trams, and Bus advertising. This is then where I have spent the majority of my career, which developed into senior management.

Over the years, I have worked with so many amazing companies from sole traders to blue chip and I love nothing more than understanding a client’s business and vision and being able to tailor and plan advertising campaigns to suit. This can be anything from a targeted Out of Home campaign on a specific high street, or city, region, or a nationwide campaign.

So, why leave a great career, amazing clients, and a sales team I had built?

I just felt really passionate about giving clients a broad spectrum of advertising platforms to form a multi-media mix, as this can help target different audiences and spread the message wider and be more impactful. In my previous role I specialised in bus, tram and 6-sheet (tram stop) advertising which was great as they are amazing platforms, but I felt I wasn’t doing my clients full justice. So I decided with a heavy heart to hang up my boots after 24 years to start my own business to offer clients straight-talking Out of Home (OOH) advertising and Candooh Media (Can-Do but with OOH) was born.

I genuinely don’t know where this journey will take me, but what I do know is that with all my experience gained from over two decades and a can-do attitude, it excites me to be following my heart and progressing within the industry I know and love but offering clients all OOH options.

Please get in touch with me if you would like to find out how OOH advertising can help and benefit you and your business.

I’ll stick the kettle on and look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Tina x

Hello,

My name is Mel Sharpe, and I am thrilled to join Candooh Media as a Director!

I have spent the last 14 years working closely with Tina, helping businesses promote their brands using Outdoor Advertising.

We make a fabulous team, having grown up together (we’re cousins). Tina was my maid of honour at my wedding, so of course it made total sense for us to partner up in business too… wait till you see what we CANDOOH together!

I didn’t start in the world of advertising, having spent the previous 6 years working as Senior Cabin Crew out of East Midlands Airport, I decided to hang up my wings and put those customer service and people skills to good work and get out and about selling Bus Advertising; starting with Leicestershire, I soon progressed and covered Birmingham, Luton, Cambridge, Staffordshire, Northampton, and Derby to name a few.

I had found my passion! The thrill of meeting new clients and building great business relationships helping them get the best from their OOH advertising drove me forward and my client base grew, from small local businesses to large organisations and government bodies. I worked with a wide variety of business sectors to drive their business and advertising forward, and I’ve been lucky enough to work on some fantastic campaigns throughout the last decade.

After having my two beautiful babies in 2016 & 2018 I returned to work with more drive to succeed than ever before, and although we hit a little blip in 2020 with COVID, my work flourished with more clients and campaigns under my belt than ever before. Something was missing though, I knew and respected lots of agency owners I had worked with and I wanted to learn more for myself about the world of Outdoor Advertising, to be able to bring my clients all the options, depending on what would work for them, and that brings me to where I am now!

After taking the huge dive into the world of the self-employed in October 2022, I found so many business owners looking to grow and progress using Out-of-Home, all welcoming my help and guidance with my previous experience, and by this time with Candooh Media well underway it would have been crazy not to jump onboard together and see how far we can sail this awesome ship!

I’m a bright and friendly Leicester girl who loves a coffee and a chat, so I’m looking forward to meeting new and old clients and launching some great campaigns, across the country!

Get in touch for a chat.

Mel x

Hi, I’m Gemma, but everyone calls me Gem, and I’m proud to be part of Candooh Media as our Campaign Delivery Executive.

I joined Candooh Media in 2025, bringing with me a background in customer service, sales and administration, along with three and a half years’ experience working at a marketing agency. From day one, I’ve loved being part of a team that genuinely cares about their clients and takes pride in delivering campaigns that make an impact.

My role is all about making sure campaigns run as smoothly as possible behind the scenes and supporting the team. From coordinating bookings and liaising with media owners to keeping clients updated throughout their campaign, I enjoy being the person who keeps everything organised and on track. I love solving problems, paying attention to the finer details and making sure every campaign is delivered to the highest standard.

I’m organised, approachable, and love supporting the team and our amazing clients. No two campaigns are ever the same, which is one of the things I enjoy most about working at Candooh Media. It’s incredibly rewarding seeing a campaign go live, knowing you’ve helped bring it all together.

Outside of work, family time is what I enjoy most. My weekends are usually spent supporting my children at their football matches (in all kinds of weather!), going on walks with them and our lovely rescue dog, Remi. I’m also a big foodie who loves discovering new dishes and flavours… preferably with a nice glass of red wine in hand. When it comes to holidays, I’ll always choose somewhere sunny over the cold; nothing beats time away in a hot climate to recharge and make memories.

Being a member of Team Candooh has been a fantastic experience so far, and I’m excited to continue helping our clients bring their outdoor advertising campaigns to life.

I look forward to working with you!

Gem x

Hi, I’m Becks, a proud born-and-bred Scouser, and I’m delighted to be part of Candooh Media as an Account Manager.

A little bit about me…

I started my career in outdoor advertising back in 2005, and that’s where my love for the OOH industry began. Over the years, I’ve worked as a Sales Administrator, Sales Support, and a Media Planner & Buyer, helping businesses of all sizes get their message in front of the right people.

Outdoor advertising has always been where my heart is. There’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing a campaign come to life on billboards, buses or digital screens and knowing you’ve played a part in making it happen.

I’ve worked across a huge range of OOH formats, including guerrilla and experiential activations, which has given me a great understanding of what’s possible and how different platforms work together to deliver the best results.

The most rewarding part of my job is seeing my clients succeed. If I can make outdoor advertising feel less complicated and become someone people know they can count on for guidance, advice, and support, then I’ve done my job.

I’m organised, approachable, have a ‘Candooh’ attitude and believe in keeping things straightforward, so I knew Candooh Media was the perfect fit for me. Whether I’m planning a campaign or problem solving to find the right solution, I want every client to feel they’re in safe hands. Going the extra mile has always been important to me. 

I love getting to know my clients, understanding their brief and ideas, and bringing them to life… No matter how wild and out there they may seem – I am here for it!

Outside of work, I love spending time with my boyfriend, family, and friends. I’m always planning my next holiday, trying out new places to eat, heading to the cinema, or seeing live music. And when I’m at home, you’ll usually find me with my cocker spaniel, Ralph, who definitely keeps me on my toes! 

For me, it’s not just about advertising and delivering impactful campaigns – it’s also about building lasting relationships.

So, as us Scousers say… Give us a bell, and we’ll have a gab! 

Here’s to seeing what we CANDOOH together!

Becks x