Category Archives: MediaStyle

MediaStyle is an energetic start-up communications company specializing in content creation, communications training and has recently opened a multimedia studio in downtown Ottawa. We work  with progressive organizations, NGOs and non-profits. An update: We’ve hired two amazing communicators to join our team . Our new producer Ashley Andrews and associate producer Sara Lola Thompson will…
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MediaStyle is an energetic start-up communications company specializing in content creation, communications training and has recently opened a multimedia studio in downtown Ottawa. We work  with progressive organizations, NGOs and non-profits. We are looking for a full time communicator to start in early September. This person will be part producer, writer, researcher and teacher. The…
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I’m really excited about an event tonight at the Code Factory (the co-working space where our office is located). MediaStyle is hiring a summer student for two-days a week this summer. Our growing content strategy and communications training firm is looking for a goal-oriented student for a part-time summer placement in one of Ottawa’s most unique…
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MediaStyle is on the road in Toronto next week to present a media skills training workshop at MaRS. It will be a hybrid class, teaching participants how to use both traditional earned media tactics and how to use new media to tell stories that matter to people. I’m presenting this session with Jaime Woo, a creative…
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Many people have been asking for us to put on a group session at a price most non-profits can afford – I aim to please so, I’m really excited to announce this session Media Skills Training for Progressive Canadians. This workshop is the most hands-on, interactive and cost-effective way to ensure your team understands the fundamentals…
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Journalists across Canada celebrated the unanimous Supreme Court of Canada ruling granting a new defence for libel – “Responsible Journalism” or “Responsible Communications.” It’s obvious why established news organizations – with legal teams, corporate support and money – would find this ruling immediately useful – but, I think many Canadian bloggers and communications advisors were…
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On December 5th we held our second annual Christmas bash with friends, colleagues and MediaStyle clients at our home in Ottawa to spread some cheer and raise donations for the Ottawa Food Bank. A few quick party tips from our home to yours this holiday: Outsource the cookies! Local bakeries make wonderful treats. We made…
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The Canadian Blog Awards are back with this year with a single transferable vote-a-thon. Here are the first of my picks and some predictions: Apartment 613: I love a great success story. This crew of writers, artists, volunteer photographers and good people produce a daily blog, sponsor community events with their time and effort, have…
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Huge thanks to Jonathan Taillefer for these photos. He was responsible for the lighting production of the event and was kind enough to share these amazing shots of the event. If your booking an event; he is a great guy to have around. Reach him via his website at www.jonathantaillefer.com

A week away from the blog is forever in online time. But, it was with good reason, so I hope you’ll forgive me. MediaStyle recently wrapped up our largest sponsorship and event to-date: Planned Parenthood Ottawa’s Magic Boxes. It was a glitzy gala for the 45th anniversary of Ottawa’s best pro-choice sexual health organization.  We…
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