Narrative Marketing Creative Directory
The Creative Directory is a public resource of photographers, videographers, graphic designers, illustrators, copywriters, marketing strategists, and other creative professionals working in the province.
Graphic Design, Branding, and Illustration
For visual identity, design systems, and custom artwork.
Photography and Video
For capturing your work and sharing it in a clear, engaging way.
Copywriting and Storytelling
For shaping your message, voice, and written content.
Strategy
For big-picture thinking, narrative development, and aligning your creative work with your goals.
Each profile reflects the unique approach of the creative professional. Many work across multiple areas, so we encourage you to explore broadly and follow the work that resonates with you.
Graphic Design, Branding, and Illustration
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Ammar Faruqui
I like making story-driven content across social media, short-form video, newsletters, brand materials, and promotional design. If an idea needs to land, it has to have a story behind it. I'm drawn to projects where the writing and the visuals have to work together, and my work pulls from a lot of places: tech, food, community, movies, everyday life. Having broad interests means I can find an angle on almost anything and make it feel worth watching or reading.
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Brayden Pittman
My primary skills are drawing and type layout, with a background in digital illustration and experimental image editing using software/services in and outside the Creative Cloud. I use digital methods influenced by traditional media to create unique visual directions that pop equally on social media and in print.
I've also written by commission since 2020, ranging from exhibition reviews to promotional text for events and music releases. If you require text or graphics to accompany your product or service, feel free to reach out! -
Brian Goff
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Buttercup Studios
Buttercup Studios provides strategic brand design and illustrations to level up your brand and stand out among your competitors!
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Byron Blackmore Design
Publicizing a message is a process. It takes research, costing, planning, design, user experience, art direction and structuring visuals to aid communication and recognition. As a graphic designer that process is my specialty.
If you're looking for signs, logos, stationary, websites, or merchandise, reach out. The process is the product but there's products in the process.
I love to work with non profits and volunteer organizations. Community engagement is where graphic design is the most beneficial. -
Caroline Clarke
Caroline Clarke is an illustrator, printmaker, and graphic designer based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her bright, colourful, often humorous artwork has appeared in books, animated videos, promotional materials, and signage.
Caroline has created commissioned works for the CBC, the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, Soundbone Traditional Arts Foundation, and Running the Goat Books & Broadsides, Cormorant Publishing, PerSIStance Theatre and the City of St. John's. She has exhibited her work at the Craft Council Gallery and many local craft and print fairs. -
Cesar Espinosa
I create digital illustrations, I am a video editor/ videographer and graphic designer.
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Cora Cohlmeyer
I like to surround myself with change makers who are striving to make the world more beautiful. I am a passionate Graphic Designer who loves collaborating with these change makers and bringing their stories to life. I believe that design is a key factor in creating impact. Have an idea that will make the world more beautiful? Let's chat.
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CurlyDurian
Specializes in illustration and character design with a more cartoonish style, along with some logo design.
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Distinctlee Creative
I am a Newfoundland & Labrador-based designer (originally from South Korea) specializing in high-impact motion/graphics and visual storytelling. With a degree in Animation and a diploma in Graphic Design, I provide a professional bridge between static design and dynamic movement.
Since 2018, I have served as a Graphic Artist at the College of the North Atlantic while operating a dedicated freelance practice. I focus on clear communication and technical precision to ensure every project—from a simple logo to a overview videos—aligns with your business goals. -
Elodie Correia
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Erin Austin Design
Hello. I’m Erin, a Graphic Designer in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, helping businesses across Canada bring their brands to life through thoughtful design. My passion is helping brands find their unique voice, make a statement, and shine through thoughtful design. I believe every brand has a unique narrative waiting to be told, and my creative solutions are here to articulate that story visually. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life and connect with the people who matter most — your audience.
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Faye Shepherd
Fine Art, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Creative Strategy, Product & Portrait Photography.
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Fini
I am a multidisciplinary designer based in Newfoundland and Labrador with an M.Sc. in Design, Multimedia and Visual Communication from La Sapienza University of Rome (ranked among the top 100 universities globally) and a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Illustration. With over eight years of experience, I am confident working with 2D, 3D, and motion design tools to create content across both print and digital platforms. My work centers on visual storytelling and developing strong design solutions that support branding, marketing, and communication for organizations and creative projects. I aim to translate ideas into clear, engaging visuals that help audiences understand and connect with a message.
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Halfcase
Halfcase a multifaceted creative team focused on music, art & design.
Since 2022 we have been working with a number of musical artists, small businesses & brands to help bring their visions to life, designing posters, packaging, advertising, signage, album artwork, apparel, web graphics and everything in between.
Halfcase is also the home to an audio production studio that offers mixing, production & basic mastering for music, podcasting & more. -
Heather Coughlan Art
Graphic design services of all kinds, hand-drawn and digital illustration, portraits and more.
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Jamkeeb Design
A Graphic Designer & Art Director based in Corner Brook NL, Working on packaging, branding, editorial design, advertising & photography projects.
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Kaine MacPherson Studios
Creative Services
Custom Illustration: Unique, hand-drawn or painted artwork tailored to your specific project.
Graphic Design: Professional branding, logos, and layouts that combine artistic flair with clean, digital precision.
Mixed Media Art: A mix of both traditional painting and digital tools to create visuals that stand out from standard stock imagery.
Commissioned Pieces: Fine art, drawings or paintings created for personal or commercial use. -
Kanvaz Designs | Prince Afari
Graphic Designer | Brand Designer | Visual Storyteller
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Kate Fudge Art
Cartoon illustration for clothing, merch, etc. Custom commissions and wholesale products such as aprons, oven mitts, beanies, pillow cases, prints, cards with hand-drawn patterns and unique local flair.
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Keanna Warren
Kwe' ni'n teluisi Keanna. I'm the owner of Seasalt & Sawdust NL, an Indigenous owned business that focuses on incorporating cultural ties into my artwork. I make a variety of different pieces such as my art prints and stickers that I illustrated myself!
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Kieran Wells
Graphic Design, Motion Design, Photography, and Illustration.
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Leonardo Chung
Illustrator, writer, and art director.
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Megan Fitzgerald
Illustrator and Professional Marketer.
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Mike Feehan
I am a graphic artist who specializes in illustration, storyboards, and comic books.
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Mike Shears
Artist Statement – Michael David Shears
As a multidisciplinary artist from Newfoundland's rugged west coast, I draw inspiration from natural beauty, folklore, and theatrical storytelling. Grounded in fine arts and hands-on training with the Stratford Festival's prop department, I specialize in practical effects, prop and costume design, and immersive set environments — merging traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies, from sculpture and scenic painting to digital production art.
Through my studio, Jimminy Creepers, I've led ambitious community productions, developed original characters and creature suits, and created work for live events, sports teams, and entertainment companies. I believe in the power of collaboration and world-building to transport audiences — whether on stage, screen, or in the street.
With a sharp eye for detail and a deep love of storytelling, I'm committed to contributing to Newfoundland's growing film, television, and theatre communities. -
Molly Margaret
I’m an illustrator and muralist, specializing in digital illustrations in small (print, website, articles) and large (billboards, murals, spaces).
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Nadine Hodder
I'm an illustrator and graphic designer based in St. John's, and gravitate towards work for print and physical media - posters, banners, programs, ads, logos and branding, illustration and graphics, reports, book and document layout, album design, packaging and so on.
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Nicholas Watton
I create digital illustrations biased off of commission requests, along with concept art and graphic designs, but I mainly produce illustrations. The genres I primarily produce work for is fantasy and urban fantasy, but also create illustrations for science fiction, and am open for just about any genre.
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Nora de Mariaffi
Nora de Mariaffi is a freelance graphic designer who all works full time as Lawnya Vawnya’s Graphic Design and Marketing Director. She has done illustration, graphic design, and web design for Lawnya Vawnya, NL Folk Fest, Neighbourhood Dance Works, Kittiwake Dance Theatre, Odds Homeware, among many more! Reach out to her for everything from posters, to programs, to your website needs!
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Regular Studio
Devon Regular, of Regular Studio, is a contemporary visual artist who is renowned for marrying traditional impressionistic techniques with modern expression. Devon's use of non-traditional colour choices, bold brushwork, and multi-media is what achieves his distinct style.
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Rey Johnson
Custom product packaging design. Over 13 years experience designing unique product packaging.
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SC Creative Arts
I can provide professional graphic design, motion graphics, photography and video editing services, creating high-quality visual content such as social media designs, logo designs, product designs and videos for brands and businesses. I aim to deliver professional graphic design and content, helping brands and businesses communicate their ideas through compelling visuals and deliver high-quality designs that enhance identity and engage audiences across digital platforms.
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Simon Marshall
I'm an illustrator, graphic designer, storyboard artist and animator. My work has taken me to freelance design jobs, work in the art department in live action TV and film, and drawing storyboards for animation. My passions in digital art are blending handrawn illustration with sleek, modern design principles, and motion/animation. I work mainly in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and AfterEffects. -
Sophie Harrington
Brand designer and freelance Creative Director for agencies and companies doing great things in Newfoundland & Labrador, and beyond.
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SUSY.
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UpSkill Designs
UpSkill Designs is a Newfoundland-based learning design and creative media studio that helps organizations turn knowledge into compelling stories. We combine instructional design, videography, animation, and graphic design to create narrative-driven content that educates, engages, and moves audiences to action.
Our work includes video storytelling, animated explainers, interactive media, visual storytelling, and digital learning experiences that translate complex ideas into clear, human narratives.
For arts organizations, we help bring artistic missions, community impact, and cultural stories to life through multimedia content, story-based campaigns, and experiential digital formats that deepen audience connection and understanding. -
Wild Lupine Creative
Indie graphic designer with a love of illustration and the wildly authentic.
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William Heard
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Zakaria Ahmed
Zakaria Ahmed is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer based in Newfoundland and Labrador, focused on visual storytelling and creative media production.
Narrative Marketing Creative Directory
Photography and Video
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Angel Mas
I do video editing and sound effects for videos of any kind, including music videos, promos, interviews, and various other projects.
instagram.com/by.am.production
by.angelmas@gmail.con
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Antonio Shano
Photography, videography, certified drone pilot.
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Bhavuk_edits
I’m a professional photographer and videographer specializing in events, weddings, brand promotions, real estate, and social media content. I create clean, high-quality visuals that capture authentic moments and help businesses and individuals stand out. My focus is on strong storytelling, professional editing, and delivering content that makes a lasting impact.
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Brian Ricks Photography
Photographic services including covering special events and portraiture to commercial/industrial/fine art photography.
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Christian Davis - DavisFilm
Film & video production services with 15+ years in TV, film, and marketing. With a strong sense for producing high quality, engaging projects that have meaningful impact for the community. We can help with every step in the video production process, from pre-production to post-production, following industry standard practices at each phase. Our projects are captured with Red, ensuring cinematic results regardless of project or crew size.
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Christopher Darlington
With 35 years in film and post-production, I provide professional editing, cinematography, and photography services for projects of all sizes. I bring strong storytelling, sharp technical skills, and an efficient, collaborative workflow—whether you need full post supervision, an editor to shape a narrative, or support across multiple roles. I'm comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I focus on delivering clean, polished results on schedule.
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Cory Babstock - Old Bones Photo
Nature/Wildlife photographer
Newfoundland-based nature and wildlife photographer and guide, focused on telling honest stories of the coast and the wildlife that shape it. My work blends observation, timing, and atmosphere to capture moments that feel both immediate and enduring.
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David Eguiguren
I am a musician, photographer, videographer and marketing professional currently working at Amal Unite & Empower
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Donna McMullin Photography
Professional portrait, behind the scenes and special event photographer.
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Gale Force Wins
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Hearson Productions
Professional video production and editing for advertisements, live events, music videos, and documentary storytelling.
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James Lewis Pictures
Photography, video and filmmaking creative services - with over 44 years in the professional industry. Also, rentals of high end professional film production camera and grip equipment.
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Joey Snow
I am a freelance photographer specializing in landscape, portrait, and action photography.
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Johnny C.Y. Lam
Johnny C.Y. Lam is a Canadian editorial and commercial photographer based in Newfoundland, known for his portraiture, travel, food, and documentary work.
An accomplished visual storyteller, Johnny has contributed to The Globe and Mail, The Atlantic, Canadian Geographic, Travel + Leisure, and The Walrus since 2015. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Gold for Investigative Reporting at the 2024 National Magazine Awards and Gold in Environmental and Climate Change from the Canadian Association of Journalists in 2025.
His commercial clients include Air Canada, Mazda Canada, Sobeys, and Metro.
A 2024 Pulitzer grantee, Johnny is currently focused on a long-term project documenting climate change and sea ice adaptation in coastal Inuit communities in Nunatsiavut, Canada. -
Josh Morgan Video and Graphics
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K Breen Photography
Portrait, event, and product photography. Design services also available.
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Kate Clow Photography
Kate Clow (they/them) is a queer photographer, multimedia artist, and social media specialist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. They have collaborated with a wide range of clients, capturing festivals, drag performances, theatre productions, and creative portrait sessions. While photography is their primary focus, Kate also partners with businesses and organizations throughout Atlantic Canada to develop and manage marketing content: including videography, social media campaigns, reels, and more.
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Lauren Vandenbrook
Lauren Vandenbrook is an award winning photographer, director and visual artist based in St. John’s. With over 20 years of professional experience, her client work spans from celebrities to cookbooks to brands and beyond.
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Leona Rockwood Photography
Photographer for events, sports, concert and landscape.
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Maurice Fitzgerald
A results oriented professional with a serious passion for the entire creative discipline and conventional work ethic. Maurice has an extensive list of clients across a variety of industries, many of whom are repeat clients trusting in his ability to consistently deliver a professional product every time. He is keenly conscious of technical and creative requirements and he appreciates and accepts art direction with ease.
www.instagram.com/mauricefitzgerald.photographer/
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Nate Gates Photography
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Rashod Korala
Rashod Korala is a St. John’s-based photographer and web designer offering visual storytelling and digital presence services for artists, creatives, and arts organisations. His work spans editorial and documentary photography, alongside full-stack web design and development built on modern frameworks. Raised by Sri Lankan contemporary performance artist Bandu Manamperi, he brings a lived understanding of the creative world to every project.
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Sarah Stoodley
Sarah Stoodley is a Newfoundland-based hybrid photographer, videographer, and graphic designer. From windswept landscapes to curated brand visuals, she brings a creative edge rooted in the rhythms of the North Atlantic.
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Sea Wolf Photography
A photographer based in St. John's who is available for events, and photographs his dogs and other things in his spare time.
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Ting Ting Chen Fine Art Photography
I am an award-winning fine art photographer specializing in portrait and landscape photography. My work blends strong visual storytelling with refined artistic aesthetics, creating images that are distinctive, emotionally resonant, and culturally grounded. I collaborate with artists and arts organizations to craft compelling visual narratives that elevate personal brands, exhibitions, publications, and marketing campaigns. With a background in both visual art and cultural studies, I bring conceptual depth, technical precision, and a highly tailored approach to every project. Whether capturing an artist’s portrait, documenting creative processes, or producing imagery for promotional use, I focus on authenticity, atmosphere, and visual impact.
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Tom Cochrane
Tom Cochrane is an award winning director, videographer, and photographer, specializing in telling visually engaging, community-focused stories.
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Wilson Jay
Currently, I'm doing lifestyle vlogs on YouTube where I share my "Life In CA" journey as someone who moved abroad after finishing a degree in Communication Arts back in the Philippines. During my student life, I've had the chance to write, be a layout artist, be a video editor, and even be in front of a camera. As of the moment, I'm balancing my blue-collar job with my passion projects. I share life in 16:9 on YouTube and post lifestyle content on Instagram. Even though I'm having a detour in my career, I just know that all of the things I mentioned are all rooted in expressing oneself with a goal to influence and move people, and it will lead me to connect with like-minded people and an inspiring community.
wilsonjaypangasian01@gmai.com // https://www.instagram.com/wlsnjy/
Narrative Marketing Creative Directory
Copywriting and Storytelling
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Amanda Stellisano
I am a copywriter who supports Canadian businesses through SEO-driven content. My services include web copy, blog posts, newsletters, and more.
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Christine Hennebury
storyteller, writer & creativity consultant
I combine my storytelling experience, my knack for idea generation, and my context-creating skills to support organizations, businesses, and individuals in finding, shaping, and sharing stories that highlight their connection to their audience.
I specialize in finding analogies, unexpected connections, and clear common threads to help people weave coherent stories that share their message.
That process could include brainstorming sessions, story development and coaching, writing copy, or any other creative practices that would support you or your team in choosing the right stories to tell. -
Deanne Elms - Message Strategist and Copywriter
Most artists and organizations get stuck in an explaining and convincing loop. They spend time describing what they do, as new audiences and funders miss why it matters. This disconnect is frustrating. It buries your value and makes it harder for people to get behind you.
I fix that.
I use precise positioning to make your value obvious, then back it up with your stories to make the impact of your work undeniable.
These aren't boring case studies. They’re emotionally rich, personality-driven stories that pull people in and turn interest into support. Once they’re on your side, you don’t have to spend time convincing them to care... they already do.
My work is about you being understood without compromising who you are. Your voice stays at the center, and because people "get" what you do, you can stop the exhausting work of selling yourself.
P.S. The world would be crappy without the arts. While I’m not on your level, I love making short films and stories. I’ve even taken courses at NIFCO for when "someday" comes around. -
Goodest Words
I use words and stories to make belief and build trust with your audience.
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Holly Knowlman
Writer, editor, researcher and producer. AI-literate communicator. Lawnya Vawnya Writer-In-Residence (2023), HoldFast Festival essayist (2022). I've worked with art galleries (AGO) and music festivals (NXNE, WayHome), media startups and software scale-ups. Previous projects and collaborations include Stupid Magazine (a print publication about pop music), and TIFFBOT (a film-loving recommendation chatbot).
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Ida Linehan Young
Writing services from speeches, fiction/non fiction, ghost writing, to pamphlets, processes (value stream mapping, project documentation, work flow, plain language).
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Lynette Adams
I am a full-time freelance commercial, creative and journalistic writer with a heart for local artists and entrepreneurs. My commercial experience includes web copywriting and ghostwriting across a wide range of industries, including pharma research, new tech, tourism and hospitality, and education. My bylined work has been published by the New York Times, the CBC, Fodor’s Travel Guides, and Zoomer magazine, plus multiple Canadian literary journals.
My first language is English, I speak German quite well, and understand written French. -
Marvin Uzor
I'm a copywriter and content strategist with over eight years of experience helping brands connect with their audiences through clear, intentional words. I write copy that performs.
My background spans SEO, UX writing, and editorial strategy across industries like health, tech, sports, and e-commerce. I've written for Yahoo Sports, developed UX content for digital products at Trado Global, and shaped editorial voice for niche publications.
I've also managed content teams, built frameworks for other writers to follow, and optimized copy to rank.
What sets me apart is how I think. I always want to know why they matter, who they're for, and what they need to accomplish. I help brands stop blending in and start sounding like themselves.https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-uzor-5a199945/ https://marvinwrites.carrd.co/
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Noah Sheppard
I can provide expert copy writing and proof reading services based on my deep experience with creative and journalist writing and professional copy editing as a professional website editor and reporter with VOCM for 4 years.
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Sheldon S. Crocker Founder, Crocker’s Transformative Thinking
I help artists, speakers, community groups, and arts organizations communicate the meaning and impact behind their work with clear, grounded, and human language.
Through Crocker’s Transformative Thinking, I support website copy, bios, impact statements, program descriptions, event promotions, and grant narratives so the message feels honest, professional, and connected to the people it serves.
As an award winning author and public speaker, I understand how lived experience, resilience, disability, identity, and community work can be shaped into words that help audiences, funders, partners, and communities understand why the work matters.
Narrative Marketing Creative Directory
Strategy
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Capelin Creations
We are a creative marketing studio composed of talented, like-minded individuals who are passionate about visual storytelling and helping brands stand out online.
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Cheyenne Bayse of Hermes Strategic Communications
Marketing Strategist and Producer. Creating marketing campaigns that use video, photography, event, and design to engage and motivate target audiences.
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Forgather Studio
Forgather Studio designs brands, buildings, and experiences with the unifying principle of positive social impact. We are known for our values-based design approach that forms the foundation of all our work. Our services include Brand Strategy and Visual Identity Systems that make it simple to implement a consistent brand experience; Architectural design of public, commercial, and heritage buildings; and Interpretive Design, Wayfinding, and Signage that combine our expertise into an integrated whole.
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Paradise Brand Club
Paradise Brand Club is a boutique branding and web design studio for women-led businesses. We create warm, beautiful visual identities and custom websites that are personal, strategic, and inspired by art.
Our founder, Melissa Pike (M.A., Memorial University) is a sociologist-turned-graphic designer who aims to mix aesthetic direction with broader cultural meaning.
We work with creative entrepreneurs and service providers across Canada and beyond who are ready to improve their brand presence and attract their dream customers and clients.
Every project is collaborative, thoughtful, and always designed with purpose.
Paradise Brand Club would love to work with you to grow (or launch) the business of your dreams! -
Ruha Ratnam, The Designist Studio
Brand strategy, website design and development for organizations with small teams creating big impact.