Associated Services

Because of our experience on the client, agency & production sides of the business, we have a deep understanding of the marketing communications process - and a broad network of associates to help make it happen, according to your needs. In one place, you can access any number of services on an 'as-needed' basis only, including the seamless integration of:


Strategic Planning
Brand Engineering & Management
Promotions
Campaign Development
Print Production
Radio Production
Website Design
Sales Conventions
Incentive Programs
Media Planning



David Adshade is a Senior Art Director & Graphic Designer with twenty years experience in the business. Having worked as Art Director in a number of advertising agencies, David's portfolio showcases outstanding visual communications for some of Canada's leading companies. A few of his many clients have included St. Joseph Printing, The Shoe Company, Canada Lands, Print 3, Irwin Toy, Kid's World, National Home Show, Southex, Pizza Nova and Playtoy Industries - and advertising work for several Japanese companies, facilitated through the internet. As a designer, David has created dynamic images for bands on the local music scene, both for CD covers and promotional materials. His skills include concept development, art direction, design, layout, creative illustration, photography and production supervision. Over the years, David has created remarkable communications in all media, including newspaper, magazine, brochures, outdoor, logo design and television storyboards. David is well-known and respected for the elegance of his visual aesthetic and his commitment to budget and scheduling discipline.

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Maurice Wozniak is a Multimedia Website Designer, with a solid track record of delivering results for his clients. He was drawn to the immense possibilities of the Internet in the early nineties after a successful career in conventional communications. His experiences in theatre and multimedia production have dovetailed into a unique approach to the electronic medium of the worldwide web. An expert in the ideal fusion of technology and design, his web sites are highly engaging to the web-savvy audience. They download quickly to enable expeditious and concise reference. Easy and logical navigation prevails. Consistent graphics bring a humane, non cluttered look to his sites. Of course, Maurice ensures that his web site designs are consistent with the other elements of the overall marketing/communications program.

Patricia Barrio-Takacs is a Senior Media Planner/Buyer with a track record of getting more for her clients. An expert in developing highly-targeted media strategies, she negotiates ferociously for added value. Once the schedule has been defined, Patricia will not approve media contracts without very significant extra promotional and cross-promotional concessions from the stations in support of the campaign. These added-value programs can include remote broadcasting, contests, co-marketing opportunities, public relations opportunities, news bumpers and more. The net result is that every media dollar works twice as hard, in a targeted and aggressive manner. With over 20 years experience as a media specialist, Patricia has been responsible for a wide variety of media accounts, representing many millions of dollars in purchasing power. Equally comfortable planning and negotiating television, radio, print or outdoor, she has served as Buying Group Manager and Associate Media Director in Canada's leading agencies.

Virginia Munroe is a Writer with a long list of accomplishments to her credit. She has published articles in newspapers ranging from the Ottawa Citizen to the Village of Yorkville Voice on topics as diverse as modern music, the Peace Movement in Canada, and self-realization. She has co-written and hosted several television documentaries, including one on music as therapy for the elderly. Recipient of a large award from the Toronto Arts Council for novel-in-progress, Virginia has had short stories published by the New Quarterly and Form & Content. She is co- writer of the soon-to-be-released film, Valentine, and has co-written six other screenplays, all of which have been optioned. Virginia is presently writing a play, based on one of her short stories. She is also at work on a novel-in-progress, entitled Tracking The Moon.