An independent communications practitioner can help keep your project on the right track, as well as on time and on a budget! Find the PIC member offering communications planning, writing, editing, media relations, graphic design, video production and other services you are seeking below.
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- This list is updated once every quarter. Please send any updates to the information below directly to PIC.
- To learn more about the accreditations, certifications, and designations of our members please refer to the bottom of this page.
I help organizations raise awareness, build trust and achieve growth through insightful storytelling and impactful campaigns.
Services include:
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Content strategy and development
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Website, email and blog content
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Campaign strategy and project management
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Corporate, employee and change communications
Creative, editorial-driven and entrepreneurial are words used to describe independent agency APEX PR and digital/content sister agency ruckus. APEX is a high-performance, high-energy communications agency fueled by innovation, strategic collaboration and senior-level involvement.
Sharon Aschaiek
Higher Ed Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-352-8813
Website:
Linkedin:
Twitter: @SharonAschaiek
Higher Ed Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-352-8813
Website:
Linkedin:
Twitter: @SharonAschaiek
Sharon Aschaiek provides communications strategy, writing, editing and publication management services to higher education organizations. She uses her conversational writing style to present ideas and tell stories in clear, concise and compelling ways. Sharon helps universities and colleges develop diverse communication materials for their stakeholder audiences, such as alumni magazine stories, blog posts, reports, newsletters and web content. She especially enjoys translating academic research into accessible content. Sharon also writes about higher education trends and issues for media publications.
Patience is a creator problem-solver and entrepreneur who prioritizes finding smarter ways to do things. She’s been a marketing professional since 2011 with a focus on strategy and operations management. In 2013, she co-founded edgeBD Inc., a design agency that creates branding, marketing and communication assets. Patience drives growth and business development strategies for the agency, working with clients from startups to large global organizations to develop their branding, marketing strategies and campaigns to launch and grow brands. .
MediaPrep is a media relations consultancy based in Toronto. Irene specializes in media training and crisis communications training..
Priya Bates, ABC, MC, SCMP
Inner Strength Communication Inc.
Tel: 437-836-3616
Cell: 416-668-4404
Website: www.innerstrengthcommunication.com
Inner Strength Communication Inc.
Tel: 437-836-3616
Cell: 416-668-4404
Website: www.innerstrengthcommunication.com
Powerful communication, branding and training programs that deliver results from the inside out.
Award-winning writer and editor with more than 20 years of combined experience in advertising, marketing and journalism. Proficient in both digital and print but always up for a new challenge.
Help organizations strengthen brand and achieve business objectives through positive public relations, effective communication strategies and tactical delivery – including social/earned media management, event planning, writing/editing, and communication audits (surveys/focus groups/full report/recommendations) – in a professional and collaborative manner.
Eric Bergman, MC, ABC, APR
Bergman & Associates Communication Training
Tel: 416-410-EASE
Website: http://www.presentwithease.com/
Bergman & Associates Communication Training
Tel: 416-410-EASE
Website: http://www.presentwithease.com/
Training & coaching in media interviews, presentations, speech giving.
For over 20 years, Carolyn has helped organizations write digital and print resources to inform and educate. Clients include universities, educational and academic publishers, and companies designing apps and platforms that provide informational content. Work includes e-learning modules, higher ed communications, labour trend reports, children’s educational books, K-12 and academic editing projects, information architecture, and taxonomies.
John is a senior-level accredited communications professional with skills in public affairs, multi-channel media strategies and community relations. John has over 15 years of experience within the healthcare sector building sustainable public advocacy through social and traditional engagement strategies.
Yvonne M. Catty
Vitamin-3 Communications, Inc. (V3)
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-400-6428
Website: http://vitamin-3.com/
LinkedIn
Twitter: @ycatty
Vitamin-3 Communications, Inc. (V3)
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-400-6428
Website: http://vitamin-3.com/
Twitter: @ycatty
Vitamin-3 Communications, Inc. (V3), a boutique consulting firm specializing in reputation leadership, government and regulatory engagement, controversial issues management and c-suite spokesperson and media skills training. Creative problem-solving and data-driven planning by a credentialed practitioner for public and private companies operating in complex and highly regulated or challenging environments.
Eileen Chadnick, PCC, ACPC, ABC
Big Cheese Coaching
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-631-7437
Website: http://www.BigCheeseCoaching.com
Big Cheese Coaching
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-631-7437
Website: http://www.BigCheeseCoaching.com
Inspiring Personal, Professional and Organizational Success & Wellbeing
A trusted advisor who takes a 360º view of business and applies 18 years’ experience to lead strategic communications. Tracy works with clients to crystalize messages and build connections with stakeholders.
Janet Comeau, ABC
ALTkey Solutions Inc.
Picton, ON
Tel: 416-999-5702
Website: www.altkeysolutions.com
LinkedIn
Twitter: @janet_comeau, @altkeysolutions
ALTkey Solutions Inc.
Picton, ON
Tel: 416-999-5702
Website: www.altkeysolutions.com
Twitter: @janet_comeau, @altkeysolutions
Strategic corporate communicator with a broad background in a variety of communication-related disciplines. Proven track record in delivering results that align with business objectives. Extensive experience developing internal communication campaigns and the application of digital technology as a communications enabler.
Focused on Communications & Citizenship, Cathy Cowan is an independent marketing communications consultant & leader working with leading organizations, brands and agencies to develop strategic communications programs that generate extraordinary results. She has been a trusted public relations advisor for more than two decades specializing in integrated marketing communications, content creation, nonprofits, corporate citizenship and team & project management.
Jacqui d’Eon, P.Eng., ABC, MC
JAd’E Communications Ltd.
JAd’E Communications Ltd.
Tel: 416-598-9350
Email:jacqui@jadecommunications.ca
Website: www.jadecommunications.ca
Twitter: @jacqui_deon
I counsel C-suite executives to improve their effectiveness by developing communication strategies to support the achievement of business objectives. I am also the go-to to help organizations prepare for, manage, and recover from crises. I even wrote a book about that, Stuff Happens. .
Charlotte Davis
Verve Communications
Tel: 647-290-6785
Website: www.vervecomms.ca
LinkedIn
Twitter: @charlotteverve
Verve Communications
Tel: 647-290-6785
Website: www.vervecomms.ca
Twitter: @charlotteverve
Verve Communications is a boutique communications consultancy helping engineers, architects, lawyers and other professionals communicate clearly and convincingly with their target audiences. Verve builds your brand, revenue and in-house capacity to deliver a coherent, compelling message.
Jacqui DeBique
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
Tel: 416-592-1232 x 266
Website: www.pogo.ca
LinkedIn
Twitter: @jdebique
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
Tel: 416-592-1232 x 266
Website: www.pogo.ca
Twitter: @jdebique
Jacqui DeBique is a communications specialist with a passion for writing, editing and project coordination. She has worked in the not-for-profit sector for the majority of her career, in-house, and as a freelancer under the banner of Quite Write Communications..
Karine Delage
Karyzma Agency
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-876-3329
Website: http://karyzmaagency.ca/
Twitter: @karyzmaagency
Karyzma Agency
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-876-3329
Website: http://karyzmaagency.ca/
Twitter: @karyzmaagency
We are a full-service multilingual public relations agency. Our clients make news, we connect people with the right brand, support causes and create memorable events. The proactive and personalized approach is what sets us aside from our competitors.
D. Communications is a boutique corporate communications firm that helps companies big and small to navigate complex situations with simple and effective solutions.
Daniele, D. Communications’ Founder and Principal, is a senior bilingual communications/PR pro whose corporate expertise includes organizational transformation, crisis management, strategy development, M&As, as well as internal/external stakeholder engagement to name a few. Her PR accomplishments include leading the creation and deployment of international launches, media events and new ventures.
Caryatid Communications helps people and businesses connect to current and future clients through social media optimization (SMO). SMO can increase awareness of your business, product, brand or event, but can be daunting and time-consuming without direction and strategy. Let Caryatid Communications help!
Freelance writer and photographer focuses on bringing your messages to life. Working with not-for-profit organizations sharing their stories and connecting them to their targeted audiences through web content, social media and event photography.
Heather Finley
Senior MarComm Specialist & Copy Coach
Tel: 416-995-5154
Website: https://heatherfinley.com/
LinkedIn
Twitter: @ScribbleTO
Senior MarComm Specialist & Copy Coach
Tel: 416-995-5154
Website: https://heatherfinley.com/
Twitter: @ScribbleTO
Strategic communications for a stronger employee culture and deeper customer, client and investor engagement. Digital and print business copywriting, editing, coaching and marketing strategy consultation. Science, technology, manufacturing, education, government, non-profit, financial services.
Beveridge Marketing is passionate about helping organizations to launch and scale. We treat your brand as an asset giving you the competitive edge.
Beveridge Marketing takes a holistic view towards your business. Using data-driven tools
and by segmenting your target audiences, we partner with you to grow your brand and
inspire your audiences to act. Through brand and content marketing development,
leveraging strategic partnerships, and capitalizing on earned and paid media, we offer a
multi-channel approach to take your marketing communications strategy to the next
level.
What’s more, we scale up or down to be as large or small a team as you need us to be.
Unlike traditional marketing communications agencies, we have access to a network of
senior practitioners without the bloated overhead costs.
Beveridge Marketing takes a holistic view towards your business. Using data-driven tools
and by segmenting your target audiences, we partner with you to grow your brand and
inspire your audiences to act. Through brand and content marketing development,
leveraging strategic partnerships, and capitalizing on earned and paid media, we offer a
multi-channel approach to take your marketing communications strategy to the next
level.
What’s more, we scale up or down to be as large or small a team as you need us to be.
Unlike traditional marketing communications agencies, we have access to a network of
senior practitioners without the bloated overhead costs.
Communications consulting, corporate writing & photography, event planning.
Catharine Heddle
Lamplighter Communications
Toronto ON
Tel: 416-737-5807
Website
Twitter: @cheddle
Linkedin
Lamplighter Communications
Toronto ON
Tel: 416-737-5807
Website
Twitter: @cheddle
Catharine Heddle specializes in strategic corporate communications, internal, external and change communications and workplace culture. With a velvet manner and razor-sharp insight, Catharine deftly navigates the complexities of organizational behaviour to craft communications strategies that inform, engage and inspire.
She helps clients forge meaningful, trusting connections with the people whose opinions, actions and support matter to them. She supports leaders by building powerful communications that simplify complex issues, build engagement and support, and help people adapt to and embrace change.
She helps clients forge meaningful, trusting connections with the people whose opinions, actions and support matter to them. She supports leaders by building powerful communications that simplify complex issues, build engagement and support, and help people adapt to and embrace change.
Over 25 years of experience as a professional photographer, passionate, creative, detail oriented. Style is versatile, flexing as needed to accommodate and reflect clients’ brands, whether they be individuals or organizations. Started off in advertising and commercial photography and came to specialize in corporate photography. Work with individuals and organizations to create compelling portraits and varied imagery for use in branding, marketing and communications online and in print (including book covers).
Corporate communications and writing expertise with experience in non-profit, corporate, and health care sectors. Creating strategic, high-impact messaging to inform, persuade, and inspire a wide range of diverse audiences. Customer-focused services with a commitment to producing exceptional results.
We provide video strategy to engage your audience, educate your employees, simplify your message, and humanize your brand. Arc + Crown Media helps organizations communicate important, complex or boring information in a way that gets attention and compels action.
Employee communications (newsletters, articles, Web content) with warmth and personality.
Judy Irwin, ABC
Judy Irwin Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-699-9277
Judy Irwin Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-699-9277
Creative communications professional with experience in employee, corporate and marketing communications. Works with companies and publications in the areas of technology, healthcare IT and publishing. Specialties include copywriting, editing, project management.
Ed Klajman
EFK Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-899-7608
Fax: 416-486-6341
Website: http://www.efkcommunications.com
EFK Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-899-7608
Fax: 416-486-6341
Website: http://www.efkcommunications.com
Writing, editing, project management. Marketing communications, employee communications, public relations.
Cathy Ledden, RGD
Ledden Design iT
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-252-0294
Website: https://leddendesignit.com/
LinkedIn
Ledden Design iT
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-252-0294
Website: https://leddendesignit.com/
Pretty. Smart. Creative.
Integrating brand design and technology to save clients time, effort, and money. We most often work with government departments, member and professional associations, who are looking for accessible (AODA compliant) communications design and implementation.
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- 2021 IABC/Toronto OVATION Award of Excellence winner for Marketing, Advertising & Brand Communication, Shepherd Village Rebranding, partnering with Nathalie Noel.
Kathy is a brand strategy consultant, copywriter, and editor who loves helping businesses better reach their target audience. She takes a special interest in helping ambitious, creative entrepreneurs differentiate their personal brand and scale their impact.
Yvan Marston
Corporate Communications Writer
Toronto ON
Tel: 647-438-9494
Fax: 416-461-0199
LinkedIn
Corporate Communications Writer
Toronto ON
Tel: 647-438-9494
Fax: 416-461-0199
Helping health care communications departments with content like annual reports, case studies, web sites and articles. Specializing in research-based corporate blogging and report renovations.
Maryjane Martin, APR
MJ Martin & Company
Toronto ON
Tel: 416-487-7402
Website: http://www.mjmartinandco.com
MJ Martin & Company
Toronto ON
Tel: 416-487-7402
Website: http://www.mjmartinandco.com
Corporate communicator helping organizations share their stories with employees, consumers, shareholders, the media and their community.
Cyrus Mavalwala, ABC, MC
Advantis Communications Inc.
Toronto ON
Tel: 416-848-1885
Website: http://www.advantiscomm.com
LinkedIn
Twitter
Advantis Communications Inc.
Toronto ON
Tel: 416-848-1885
Website: http://www.advantiscomm.com
Cyrus is a sought-after social media strategist; trainer and speaker who helps organizations achieve business results. In 2018, he was awarded IABC Canada’s highest honour, Master Communicator. Hundreds of engagements with B2B companies, municipalities and associations have earned Cyrus and his team IABC awards at the local, regional, national and international levels.
Social Media Consulting & Training:
Audits, Health checks, Strategy, Organic content, Advertising, Monitoring & reporting, Evaluation
Social Media Consulting & Training:
Audits, Health checks, Strategy, Organic content, Advertising, Monitoring & reporting, Evaluation
Video Production:
Live action, Animation, Motion graphics, Video marketing, Across North America.
Nancy E. Miller, PhD
InsightEd
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-562-7907
Website: www.insighted.ca
A communications consultant and mindfulness coach, Nancy is the founder of InsightEd, a research and marketing company that bridges technology and innovation ventures to the education sector. Applying the intelligence and tools of research, marketing and neuroscience, InsightEd helps its clients to build credibility and recognition as thought leaders and to gain visibility and loyalty for their products. We translate the deep and personalized insights you need to find solutions. Services include:
- Brand positioning
- Go-to-market strategy
- Coaching and consulting
- Strategic planning
Gaby Moreno helps clients balance an exciting business story with conversion growth by turning audiences into customers, seamlessly. She is an experienced Content and Digital Marketing Consultant with a background in online publishing and CPG marketing. Her approach consists of infusing storytelling principles into sales funnels to simplify digital marketing and unlock growth.
Nathalie Noël
Brand & Communications Strategy Coach
Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.nathalienoel.ca
LinkedIn
Brand & Communications Strategy Coach
Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.nathalienoel.ca
Using the principles and tools of holistic branding and strategic communications and marketing, Nathalie helps entrepreneurs and organizations define what makes them unique and how to use that uniqueness to stand out and achieve goals.
Marian Neglia
Neglia Design Inc.
302 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1K6
416-598-2233
Email: marian@negliadesign.com
Neglia Design Inc.
302 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1K6
416-598-2233
Email: marian@negliadesign.com
Website: http://www.negliadesign.com/
Results-driven creative lead and founder of Neglia Design Inc. — an established agency of creative professionals who know how to bring ideas to life.
It is my passion to bring fresh ideas to my clients that will capture the attention of their unique stakeholders and achieve their communication goals.
Specialties include:
• graphic design
• design strategy
• branding
• web design & development
• digital design
• editorial design
• custom illustration
Lynne Olver
Senior Communications Consultant
Toronto, ON, and Vancouver, BC
Tel: 705.932.0165 (office)
Website: http://www.lynneolver.com/
I help financial and investment clients communicate their ambition and results, including climate and ESG goals and outcomes. I help clients in other sectors tell their business stories. Together we develop annual and sustainability reports, business plans, corporate communications for internal and external audiences, and manage issues and reputation.
Sandra Pakosh, ABC
Outsource Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-573-5933
Website: https://outsourcecommunications.ca/
LinkedIn
Twitter: @sandrapakosh
Outsource Communications
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-573-5933
Website: https://outsourcecommunications.ca/
Twitter: @sandrapakosh
Outsource Communications drives business + brand value. When you don’t need an agency or are constrained by resource capacity, we offer: #B2B #nonprofit #brand #marketing #communication #virtualassistant project solutions or interim leadership. When required, we tap subject expertise with only proven talent.
For over 17 years I have worked with a broad range of businesses, from start-ups to blue-chips, delivering strategic communications and that help build and strengthen brands. I am skilled in developing compelling narratives to deliver a clear and differentiated corporate story.
Michela Pasquali, ABC
Writer. Editor. Communications Consultant.
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-461-1748
Website: http://www.mpasquali.com
Writer. Editor. Communications Consultant.
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-461-1748
Website: http://www.mpasquali.com
Writing, editing, helping businesses understand what they need to communicate, how and when.
Prychoda Communications helps leaders build support for change through authentic, high-impact employee communications. We conduct change-readiness research, develop strategies to inform and engage employees, support implementation — and deliver results.
Melika Ramkissoon
Down 2 Earth PR
Mississauga, ON
Tel: 416-939-2396
Website: https://down2earthpr.com/
LinkedIn
Down 2 Earth PR
Mississauga, ON
Tel: 416-939-2396
Website: https://down2earthpr.com/
Versatile, dedicated, and driven writer and communications planner, who can also communicate in French (spoken and written). Values streamlined, client-centered approach to public relations that also takes into consideration constructive dialogue and mutual understanding. Produces engaging, relevant content/plans.
Operating as PFS Communications, Phil Sach is a freelance writer and communicator with 10+ years of experience in fundraising, education and healthcare, and a particular passion for helping smaller charities, vulnerable communities and local entrepreneurs. He has previously held roles with Aon Hewitt, York University, Humber College and Scarborough Health Network Foundation. At his core, Phil is a writer and is even working on a novel inspired by his travels and his journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Rucsandra Maria Saulean
DamaPR
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-203-5158
Website
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Email:Rucsandra Maria Saulean
Tel: 416-787-6927
DamaPR
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-203-5158
Website
Email:Rucsandra Maria Saulean
Tel: 416-787-6927
Public relations and communications specialist with over a decade of achievements in strategic planning, media relations, web & digital content creation, event management and community building initiatives.
Best known for helping remarkable non-profits and women-led ventures reach their potential.
Passionate about:
-Video & photography, digital content creation, human interest storytelling, event design & promotion
-Human & animal rights causes, music & arts, environment, immigration, volunteering, progressivism
Also: publisher & editor-in-chief of the Romanian-Canadian e-zine “Ca Romanii”, musician and former ESL teacher.
Best known for helping remarkable non-profits and women-led ventures reach their potential.
Passionate about:
-Video & photography, digital content creation, human interest storytelling, event design & promotion
-Human & animal rights causes, music & arts, environment, immigration, volunteering, progressivism
Also: publisher & editor-in-chief of the Romanian-Canadian e-zine “Ca Romanii”, musician and former ESL teacher.
Gary Schlee, ABC, MC
Gary Schlee Communications
Toronto, ON
Gary Schlee Communications
Toronto, ON
Email:gary.schlee@gmail.com
Tel: 416-787-6927
Corporate Communications and writing, as well as communication training and workshops — from a long-time communicator and former corporate communications professor.
Sabita Singh, ABC
Trivetta Consulting Inc.
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-519-6832
Website
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Trivetta Consulting Inc.
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-519-6832
Website
Sabita is a LinkedIn speaker, coach and profile writer who helps professionals attract new career and business opportunities. Sabita also develops corporate LinkedIn training programs, as well as manages LinkedIn accounts for senior leaders.
Strategic communications planning, public relations, internal communications, writing and publication management, web content, event planning. Specializing in health care and non-profit.
Christopher Trotman
Trotman Communications
Brampton, ON
Website:http://trotmancommunications.ca/
LinkedIn
Trotman Communications
Brampton, ON
Website:http://trotmancommunications.ca/
Trotman Communications is a full-service communications consultancy that is able to draw on a talented network of professionals to tackle projects of any size. We specialize in supporting organizations that focus on the health and wellness of the communities they are in.
A communications professional with over 20 years of experience leading communications departments and working with organizations, thought leaders and influencers who are passionate about creating diverse, inclusive and healthy workplaces and communities. A trusted advisor who moves easily between providing strategic counsel and hands-on communications support. Services include:
Thought leadership and content marketing-Powerful content that elevates awareness, engagement, and support
Corporate communications- Strategies and resources to build trust and strengthen critical relationships Integrated marketing and communications.
Alison Wines, SCMP
AlphaJuliet
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-458-9686
Website: https://www.alphajuliet.co/
LinkedIn
Twitter: @AlphaJulietComm
AlphaJuliet
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-458-9686
Website: https://www.alphajuliet.co/
Twitter: @AlphaJulietComm
At AlphaJuliet, we’re more than communication experts. We draw on our global business experience to help organizations achieve their goals. You have mountains to climb. We have the communication strategies to help you get there.
Accreditations, certifications, and designations
IABC
ABC = IABC Accredited Business Communicator
MC = IABC Canada Master Communicator
Global Communication Certification Council
CMP = Communication Management Professional
SCMP = Strategic Communication Management Professional
Other
APR = Accredited in Public Relations
RGD = Registered Graphic Designer
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