AIP Membership
Members of IABC/Toronto's Alliance of Independent Practitioners (AIP) offer a very broad range of niche services such as:
- Communications planning
- Writing and editing
- Media relations & media training
- Internet/Web communications
- Event planning and management
- Illustration and graphic design
- Speeches and presentations
- Video production
Member list as of December 20, 2007
*ABC = IABC Accredited Business Communicator
Elizabeth A. Allen
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| Government & corporate communication. Speechwriting; newsletter and annual report publication (writing, proofing, editing, coordinating;) event planning; copywriting (business, political). |
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Angie Andich
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| Background in corporate communications, coaching, teambuilding, writing and editing, employee communications, focus groups and workshops. |
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Dean Askin
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| Marketing, employee & corporate communications specialist. Writing, editing, media relations, project management. |
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Eric Bergman, MC, ABC*, APR
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| Training & coaching in media interviews, presentations, speech giving. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Seminars, Workshops & Training. |
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Maureen Biason
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| Communication planning, media relations, public relations. |
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Michelle Black
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| 12 years designing print and online information using plain language & clear design. Health & business communications. |
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Rawle Borel Jr.
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| 10+ years improving the bottom line through strategic counsel, C-Level media coaching, corporate event management, improved employee engagement & organizational reputation management. |
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James Cappio
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| Corporate communications from press releases to annual reports. Generalist with expertise in financial services, law, insurance, accounting. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; and Writing & Editing. |
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Yvonne Catty
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| Integrated strategic communications planning, issues management, crisis communications planning/training, corporate reputation/CSR analysis/planning, media strategy, C-suite communications support, internal comm. |
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Carol Caulfield Dougans
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| Strategy, planning, project management, writing, editing. Sector experience includes consumer packaged goods, advertising, food retail, education, healthcare recruitment. | |
Eileen Chadnick, ABC*, ACC, ACPC
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| 17+ years in business communications. Professionally trained & certified executive coach. Talent management, employee engagement, career management, corporate culture, leadership, work-life balance. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; Seminars, Workshops & Training; and Writing & Editing. |
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Pat Chapman
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| Strategic planning, marketing, internal communications, media relations, crisis communications & presentation coaching, government relations, corporate communications. All sectors. |
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Kim Cochrane
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| Organizational development & change communications, employee communications, training material, web site development, writing (newsletters, sales materials, speeches), strategy & planning. |
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Sandra Conley
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| Specializing in health care policy, with extensive experience developing & implementing communication strategies to launch & support important province-wide, regional & local initiatives. |
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Paul Copcutt
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| Working with women in business who want greater success by raising their visibility while still being who they are. |
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Lorraine Cormier
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| Creative services design studio is currently hiring a few great clients! Creating innovative marcom collaterals and identity/rebranding. |
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Jo Coughlin
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| Expertise: financial, technology, government, associations. Annual reports, speeches, web content, marketing, strategic employee communications. |
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Clair Cullen
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| Internal communications: planning, implementation, writing. Expertise: intranets, newsletters, culture evolution in telecommunications & finance/banking. |
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Al Czarnecki, APR
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| Consulting, writing & editing, web development, training & workshops. Find sample pages from my new book, Crisis Communications: A primer for teams, at topstory.ca. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; Multimedia/New Media Services; Public Relations Firms; Seminars, Workshops & Training; and Writing & Editing. |
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Patricia Davies
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| Writing, editing, consulting (employee communications, newsletters, presentations); corporate publications (case studies, feature and news articles); writing workshops and coaching. |
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James Duncan
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| "The Blueprint Presenting with Precision. Masters of Influence . . . The Art and Science of Persuasion. The Power of Suggestion: A comedic hypnosis show. Performance Seminars and Keynotes. |
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Alix Edmiston, ABC*
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| Employee communication, marketing, media relations, PR, publications, book promotion. |
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Maggie Fairs
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| Not-for-profit and charity communications, media relations, communications strategy, copywriting, event management. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Public Relations Firms; and Seminars, Workshops & Training. |
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Veronica Feihl, APR
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| NetPotential helps organizations successfully plan, create and use e-communications to support their business, marketing and public relations activities. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; and Multimedia/New Media Services. |
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Tali Folkins
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| Copywriting & editing services. Specializes in financial sector. Completed Canadian Securities Course. |
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Stuart Foxman
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| Articles, brochures, speeches, reports, media kits, copy editing. Communications work that's "C" worthy: concise, clear, complete and connects. |
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Bert Freeman
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| Senior expertise in marketing & business development strategies. Graphic design & project management for annual reports, corporate magazines & e-newsletters. |
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Robert Fripp
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| Marketing, publications, technology. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Writing & Editing. |
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Sandra Gabriel
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| See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Event Planning, Public Relations Firms. |
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Ellen Gardner, ABC*
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| Communications consulting, corporate writing & photography, event planning. |
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Bill Gillies
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| Extensive public sector & Parliament Hill experience. Communication strategy & media relations; advocacy editorial (speeches, op-ed pieces, white papers, RFP responses). |
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Steve Hagey
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| Creative Communications and Design. Igniter is fuelled by passion, strategy and creativity. Combining unique abilities to create focused strategies that define sustainable brands. Ones that connect clients to their customers, today and for the future. |
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Joyce Hansen
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| PR plans. Business development strategies. Image enhancement assessments. Focus on business sectors. Specialty: real estate related companies. |
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Lars Hansen
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| C2E: Create, Communicate, Evolve. Providing research, strategic and communications services that help you engage and enrich your business relationships. |
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Dave Hardy
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| We do the heavy lifting for challenging public consultation, communications and environmental approval assignments. |
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Nandy Heule, ABC*
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| PR & corporate writing for professional services firms & larger not-for-profits. Experience: change management; media relations; & building campaigns focused on ROI. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Public Relations Firms; Freelancers; Seminars, Workshops & Training; and Writing & Editing. |
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Doug Hohener
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| A unique marketing and communications company that provides a full range of integrated marketing, communications, multi-media and video production services. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Multimedia/New Media Services. |
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Sue Horner
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| Employee communications (newsletters, articles, Web content) with warmth and personality. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Freelancers; and Writing & Editing. |
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Linda Huestis
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| Communications planning, issues management, employee & marketing communications, writing/editing (print and web). Specialize in healthcare and non-profit sectors. |
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Carrie Hunter
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| Interactive content specialist with 10+ years experience developing tier-one marketing/communications strategies & written materials for the Internet. |
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Paul Irwin
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| Compelling writing and editing for the financial services industry. Marketing & sales materials, newsletters, brochures & web content. |
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Lee Jacobson
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| Lee Jacobson is a brand strategist, writer of brand-based communications, design director and, at heart, a problem solver. |
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Diana Janosik-Wronski
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| Trilingual project manager. Communication planning/implementation, community relations, employee communications, event organizing, writing, publications. Certified Financial Planner studies. |
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Ginny Jones, APR
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| Strategic corporate communications & change management planning, training, focus group and meeting facilitation, workshops See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Community Investment; Public Relations Firms; and Seminars, Workshops & Training. |
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Claudine Kapel
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| Communications planning and audits; employee and corporate communications; communications training; employer branding; web tool development; employee research. |
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Sean C. Karow
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| Creates engaging multiple-use video productions that better inform, better commit and better entertain employees. |
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Ed Klajman
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| Writing, editing, project management. Marketing communications, employee communications, public relations. |
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Lisa Korec, MBA
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| Communication planning, marketing, public relations. Top three services: Writing, editing, translation. |
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Maria Koukopoulos
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| Bilingual communicator - media/public relations, writing, editing and proofreading. Expertise in the corporate, high-tech and not-for-profit sectors. |
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Cathy Ledden
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| Strategic designer experienced in HR & employee communications. Savvy solutions applied to print, web & interactive Word templates. |
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Donna Lindell
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| Personalized support & counsel for the new & emerging communications leader from one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. |
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David Magil, APR
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| Investor relations, PR, strategic planning. |
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Yvan Marston
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| Production Coordinator: corporate newsletters, reports and brochures (written, designed, printed); technical writing with medical and real estate specialization. |
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Maryjane Martin, APR
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| Communication management including issues/crisis management; research; planning and campaign implementation; as well as post-campaign evaluation. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants. |
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Cyrus Mavalwala
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| Award-winning senior communications and marketing talent specializing in PR, Canada/US media relations, media training, marketing & writing in technology, healthcare and manufacturing. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; Public Relations Firms; Seminars, Workshops & Training; and Writing & Editing. |
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Shelley McKay
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| Toronto- and Minneapolis-based communication consultants specializing in cause marketing, public relations and Canadian/U.S. media relations campaigns. |
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Teri McMahon
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| Business designer: tasteful corporate design by senior graphic designer. Full service creative solutions for corporate identity & internal/external communications. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Graphic Arts Services. |
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Colleen Mellor
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| Editing and writing. |
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Julie O'Brien
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| Full-service PR and marketing firm offering media relations, marketing communications, issues management, employee communications and event management. |
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Wendy Orton, ABC*
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| Strategy implementation, creative materials, writing including speeches, event scripts, training/instructional guides, feature articles and web content. |
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Donna Papacosta
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| Corporate & employee communications, scripts, marketing communications, online content, podcasts & more. Specialist in writing and editing articles and newsletters. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Freelance; Multimedia/New Media Services; Seminars, Workshops & Training; and Writing & Editing. |
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Shaun Pearen
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| Corporate communications; employee, media relations & corporate profile building communications, feature articles, newsletters. |
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Katherine Power
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| Communication planning. media relations, publications. |
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Liz Price, APR
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| Web communications consultant for strategic content development, editorial & management. Co-developed www.cprstoronto with Veronica Feihl. |
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Mary Ann Prychoda
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| Planning and delivery of HR & business communications for all internal audiences; writing and editing (newsletters, presentations, e-communications). |
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Joanne Rider
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| Strategic communications for corporate and non-for-profit: reputation/issues management, media relations, government relations, stakeholder engagement, internal communication, change management. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants, Community Investment, Freelancers and Public Relations Firms. |
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Frances Roberts
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| Corporate, employee & marketing communications, public relations, video & podcasting production, web strategies & content, writing & editing. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants, Freelancers; Public Relations; Writing & Editing; and Multimedia/New Media Services. |
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Jessie-May Rowntree
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| Communication planning, marketing, strategic planning. |
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Vince Santoro
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| Internal communications strategy; writing/editing; newsletters, brochures, Web content; "The Work-place Communicator". |
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Maria Sarantis
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| Communication planning, marketing, public relations. |
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Amorell Saunders
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| 20 years experience in journalism and public relations. Specializing in strategic communication planning, writing, editing and crisis communications. Extensive experience in health care PR. |
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Barb Sawyers
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| Writer, consultant, project manager. Helps organizations succeed in introducing changes through clear, compelling communication. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; Multimedia/New Media Services; and Writing & Editing. |
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Susan M. Scott, ABC*
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| Communications planning, consulting, issues/media management, change management, workshop/seminar presenter, writing/editing. Health care & public sector experience. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Public Relations Firms; Seminars, Workshops & Training; and Writing & Editing. |
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John Settino
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| Full service communications consultant specializing in media relations, PR, event management, public affairs. |
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Katherine Shelley
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| Shelleyworks evaluates communications programs and designs public relations and change strategies that build brands and stakeholder involvement. |
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Martin Smith
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| Experienced international PR & communications practitioner for the B2B sector. Sound strategy, creativity, insightful copywriting & effectice targeting. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Public Relations Firms; and Writing & Editing. |
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Susanna Smith
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| Strategic communications planning, public relations, internal communications, writing and publication management, web content, event planning. Specializing in health care and non-profit. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Event Planning; Freelancers; Public Relations Firms; and Writing & Editing. |
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William (Bill) Smith
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| Concise writing and planning, news releases, features, brochures, online content, as well as strong experience in blogs and social media. |
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Mary Smolic
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Dwayne Stevenson
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| Speechwriting; appointment notices; ad copy; newsletters and brochures; writing and copyediting of intranet and Internet materials; employee communications. |
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Margaret Tanaszi
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| Research/writing/executive counsel on communication/non-technology factors affecting business/IT productivity; ghost-writing; program direction re: technology conferences. |
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Karen Traboulay, MBA
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| Corporate and executive communications. Developing and executing integrated marketing plans. Product launches. Corporate events and meeting planning. |
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Stan Tywon
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| Design and layout of marketing and communication materials See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace Desktop Publishing; Freelancers; and Graphic Arts Services. |
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Caroline Verboon
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| A boutique agency specializing in integrated marketing communications and PR planning and execution for clients focusing on technology, social responsibility and environmental products and services. |
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Steve Wallace
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| Strategic communications counsel; corporate, marketing & financial communications; writing & editing, speechwriting & project management. |
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John Watkis
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| Freelance speechwriter specializing in motivational, inspirational & persuasive speeches for business & community leaders. |
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Warren Weeks
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| Specializing in media interview training, writing and editorial services and communications planning. |
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Stephanie Wei
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| Freelance writing and editing; promotional services for small businesses. |
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Geoff Weinstein
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| Making communication easier for busy people. Training, Coaching, and consulting in some of life's most important and underdeveloped skills. |
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Michelle Weise
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| Clear, concise, creative communication. Professional writing, editing and proofreading, project management, marketing & public relations & more. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; and Writing & Editing. |
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Lee Weisser, M.Ed.
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| Writing, editing, project management, magazine production, creation of training materials, ghostwriting. Specialist in education, workplace training and human resources. |
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Lorraine Willson
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| Corporate communications for the C suite. Specializing in sales/marketing and employee communication, PR/media relations. High-tech sector focus. |
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Anna Wong, ABC*, MBA, MCIM
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| International communications: media, community and public relations; print and new media copywriting; marketing, external, internal and fundraising communications for the corporate, public and non-profit sectors. |
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Lynn Woods
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| Strategic planning; marketing & internal communications; writing/editing/coordinating annual reports, newsletters, brochures, web content, presentations. Specialty: healthcare and non-profit. See my ad in the Communicators' Marketplace under Communications Consultants; Freelancers; Public Relations Firms; and Writing & Editing. |
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10 Good Reasons to Hire an Independent
Join Us!
Become a member of IABC/Toronto's Alliance of Independent Practitioners (AIP)
Benefits include:
- Network with others who share similar challenges and opportunities;
- Generate peer referrals;
- Develop a roster of potential “team” players for major projects;
- Participate in focused programming.
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Cost: Membership is free.
- Monthly professional development sessions are $20 for IABC/Toronto members and $30 for non-members.
For more information, e-mail IABC/Toronto's 2007/2008 Chair, AIP Barb Sawyers.
