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We question tradition, identify opportunity and amplify brilliance.

Opening doors
with Ottawa-made PPE

We ran successful digital campaigns to raise awareness for the brand’s product launch, and developed strategies to amplify LINC’s value proposition in a saturated market.

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LINC

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Creating an appetite for automated kitchen technology

The campaign raised a remarkable 167 percent of Else Labs’ goal and solidified Oliver as the hottest new gadget in the kitchen.

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Oliver

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Revitalizing Ottawa’s
oldest orchestra

Aging audiences. Decreasing attendance numbers. A bold move to a novel performance space. These three factors combined to create a new era for the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra (OSO), compelling the revered local institution to overhaul its brand.

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Ottawa
Symphony
Orchestra

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Revolutionizing the annual report

Argo Group—an international specialty insurer and long-time Stiff client—wanted something new, engaging, dynamic and fresh for their annual report. Stiff turned an annual chore into an exciting new communications platform.

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Argo
Group

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Rebranding in the COVID era of online retail

Stiff was challenged to create a brand that can convince sellers and investors of its potential to simplify the e-commerce space. We developed messaging and a visual identity that place simplicity at the core of the brand and position the company as bold and nimble.

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Trellis

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COVID-19 Marketing: A virtual showcase

Stiff and DCOI rallied to take the initiative’s wrap-up celebration online. Learn how we were #AbleTo deliver an interactive and fully accessible digital experience in three weeks, during quarantine.

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David C.
Onley Initiative,
Virtual Showcase

Branding the Vertité difference

Vertité is an up-and-coming company specializing in hydroponically-grown produce. We created a modern yet playful brand that reflects the company’s values and can scale as the business grows.

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Vertité

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Marketing
a hidden gem

Joan of Arc Academy was established in 1954 to provide high-quality education for students in kindergarten to grade 8. Stiff came on board to help unearth its full potential and increase enrollment at the school.

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Joan of Arc
Academy

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Ensuring a future of talent

We worked with the global insurer to develop an employee social ambassador program that would help senior leaders promote from within, recruit new talent and secure the company’s future workforce.

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