Ian Capstick, Principal

Ian Capstick has over a decade of professional political and communications experience. He has worked for cabinet ministers and opposition members in the House of Commons, including some of Canada’s most colourful and influential political minds from both the New Democrats and Liberals.

Ian is passionate about creating social change through communications. An experienced media coach, political tactician and engaging speaker he is now quoted widely in Canada’s media. He is a regular on Power & Politics on CBC News Channel and is a go-to source for comment on the changing world of communications. He was named Xtra Canada’s Political Activist of the Year in their annual Hero Awards.

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Travis Boisvenue, Senior Producer

Travis is an accomplished writer, editor and producer who joined MediaStyle in 2010. He has hosted a hyper-local radioshow and continues to take to the airwaves once a week on CHUO. Travis has worked on many of MediaStyle’s video projects as a writer, editor, videographer, and even travelled to Iqaluit to assist with the production of a web documentary on aboriginal health. He has written for the Ottawa Citizen and OpenFile among others and continues to work as a freelance writer.

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Sara Lola, Associate Producer

Sara Lola is the gravity that keeps MediaStyle spinning in orbit. She also creates events with amazing results. She knows the very best of what Ottawa has to offer and her deep connection to the arts and cultural community in Ottawa means she has a front row seat to the changing face of local retail, arts and fashion.

Partners

As a small firm, working well with others is important. We have freelance partners we bring in on projects from across Canada and the US:

Peapod Studios

We’re very excited to work with Alistair Morton and Nicole Morton of Peapod studios. Their team at the Hamilton-based studio is shaking things up in the interactive industry across Ontario. Peapod is responsible for MediaStyle’s website, not to mention the back catalogue of their other beautifully designed websites.

Darner Media

Tom Leroux is an integral part of MediaStyle. His technical expertise keeps the MediaStyle studio, office and computers in working order. Constantly bringing us news of the latest technical developments on our Apple machines, Tom has streamlined operations at the studio and regularly digs Ian out of technical missteps.

Jaime Woo

A Toronto-based storyteller, Jaime Woo has mastered the art of the watchable web video. Traveling the world with his trusty DSLR and a knack for finding moments to capture, Jaime covers events and people like few others.

Wet Frog Studio

Aaron Mahnke is a tour-de-force. American, a proud Dad and simply one of the best graphic designers MediaStyle collaborates with. You’ve seen his work on many MediaStyle invitations and if you’ve ever recieved a box of cupcakes from us, Aaron is the man behind the signature label.

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