We are publishing this to warn other businesses based on our direct experience.
We hired Brad Baird of Blaz Digital, based in Edmonton, for PR services that were initially supposed to be completed through a third party platform. Early on, Brad was adamant about moving the transaction off that platform and handling payment directly. In hindsight, this should have been our first and clearest red flag.
At the time, we did some basic due diligence. Brad appeared legitimate. He had an active LinkedIn profile and presented himself as a professional based in Edmonton. Against our better judgment, we proceeded.
Once payment was sent, the situation deteriorated quickly.
Brad repeatedly pushed for funds to “get started.” After receiving payment, communication became sporadic, then unreliable, then largely nonexistent. When asked for updates or proof of work, he provided excuses, shifting timelines, and explanations that never resulted in actual deliverables.
The PR placements and services we paid for were never delivered.
When pressed, Brad made multiple statements that did not align with reality and could not produce the work he claimed was completed. We formally requested a refund. To date, we have not received a full refund of the amount paid.
This post reflects our experience only, but based on that experience, we feel it is necessary to warn others.
For transparency, Brad Baird has communicated with us using the following email addresses:
His LinkedIn profile can be found here:
We are sharing these details so other businesses can make informed decisions and properly vet before engaging.
Based on what we experienced, we strongly advise against doing business with Brad Baird of Blaz Digital.
If you have had a similar experience involving Brad Baird or Blaz Digital, please contact us at [email protected]. We are actively documenting reports and believe transparency and accountability matter.
Trust red flags when they appear. We learned this the hard way.
