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MEET OUR TEAM Sirus Azadi – Interactive Creative Direction + User Experience With more than a decade of marketing and interactive experience, Sirus has shaped Q4 Communications Inc. into a fresh, innovative alternative for companies seeking all the benefits of a big agency with the customized approach of a boutique shop. His portfolio demonstrates solid, strategically driven creative ideas. He finds the simple solution for beautiful and effective interface design. Sirus artfully combines left brain logic and right brain creativity to produce online experiences that are unique, engaging and accessible.
Eric Pezik – Creative Director + Branding Strategist Eric has a keen eye for design and a knack for creating awesome campaigns, both in print and multimedia. His talent caught the attention of numerous agencies and over time he achieved the level of Creative Director by working his way through various national ad agencies and in-house marketing firms. As a Creative Director, he has more than 15 years of experience developing marketing campaigns for many high-end brands. A growing area of business includes magazine design, incorporating print and online components and mobile marketing, allowing clients to create powerful communication strategies that cross a number of key platforms.
Stephen McNeill – Copywriter + Marketing Strategist Stephen began his career in daily newspapers and worked for a number of large dailies including The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, where he was an editor. He also spent a decade in the building industry as editor of Ontario Home Builder magazine, the official publication for the provincial builders’ association. Since 2002, Stephen has been a marketing strategist working with medium-sized businesses to multi-national corporations, helping them improve their image, reputation, employee relations and strengthen their position in the marketplace.
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BRAND STRATEGY The marketplace is a crowded, noisy place. Cutting through the clutter to connect with consumers requires insight, a unique approach, a great story and an attentive audience. Knowing who you are and what makes you different gives you the competitive edge. Yet, with the demands of day-to-day operations, it can be difficult to step back and look at your business with a critical eye. This is where we come in. We bring clarity, objectivity and expert perspectives to our work. We conduct the necessary research to gain deeper insights and understanding. Then we provide strategic direction to the design process and give you our observations and recommendations. Research and planning are among the most important things we do for our clients.
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MESSAGING Ever been cornered at a party by a person who runs on at the mouth? Then you know how important communication can be. The adage “Choose your words wisely” has never been more apropos than in marketing. Some people use a lot of words without really saying anything. We have a word for that, but we can’t use it here. What we can say is that people connect with stories…real stories told in a compelling way. Customers today are short on time and long on options so we aim for clarity, brevity and precision. But don’t be fooled into thinking that brevity equals insignificant or easy. Blaise Pascal, the French philosopher, once said, “If I had more time, I would have written you a shorter letter.” Distilling your message is challenging and most clients look forward to it about as much as a stick in the eye. But it is essential. And done right, it can be a powerful, game-changing experience. We develop messaging for our clients that is real and compelling by first getting a clear understanding of who they are, who they’re serving, and why it matters. C MMUNICATI NS
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VISUAL IDENTITY Today’s society is information rich and time poor. And so, it is often the creative visual expression of a brand that delights, inspires and moves people. A carefully crafted visual presence is essential to differentiate effectively, build trust and advance the strategy. Since the Homo sapiens, symbols and images have been used to record stories and express individuality. Given the speed of life today, their use is increasingly important. The designer’s palette includes color, shape, typography, imagery, style, composition and the sensory. When thoughtfully and artfully combined, the result is nothing short of...well...inspiring. People tend to form their opinions about who you are and what you’re about before they can hear what you have to say. So, while cultivating character and personality are critical for success, it is equally important to dress the part. Being real with your image will ensure that you attract and connect with the right people. If you walk like a duck and quack like a duck, it’s best if you also look like a duck.
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COMMUNICATIONS People are tired of being bombarded with the same old messages, or worse, being lied to. Consumers are increasingly resentful of intrusive one-sided conversations. Today, brands have to participate in an honest dialogue. Authentic conversations are only possible when an organization is self aware; when it knows its reason for existing and what makes it unique. We help organizations dig deep, stretch creatively and speak.
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There is a vital need to safeguard the enduring legacy found in the vintage photographic record. A number of leading Canadian educational institutions possess the desire, ability and capacity to house and preserve these unique cultural and artistic resources, and to make them available for all to cherish. Yet, none of these institutions have the financial resources necessary to purchase these photographs for their public collections. The Vintage Iconic Archives (VIA) Project makes it possible for individual Canadians to play a vital role. As collectors first, and thereafter as donors, we can ensure the preservation of these captivating and intensely valuable artifacts, while receiving significant personal tax benefits in the process.
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BRANDING & PRINT COLLATERAL Synopsis: Magnastrata reached out to us to develop their branding and collateral going to market with some fierce competition left no room for error. We created a solid package which brought them to market and recieved over 3million in sales in the first 90 days. Needless to say, the client was happy and we continued our relationship for a further 2 years until the flow-through closed it’s term.
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