Blackiron

Gerry prides himself on creating high-level partnerships and unique business opportunities among his network of Ottawa – Gatineau business leaders and reputable institutions

Gerry’s natural business sense, contagious enthusiasm, and unique ability to create effective partnerships and collaborations grant the highest yield to clients

Karen has more than 21 years of experience working in Ottawa’s advertising and marketing industry, excelling in a wide range of roles including Graphic Designer, Account Manager, Media Buyer, Marketing Director, Director of Client Services, and now General Manager

Karen plays a key role in Blackiron’s success She touches virtually every area of the agency, including corporate partnerships, branding/rebranding campaigns, events, video and photography shoots, and all aspects of print, broadcast, digital, and social media campaigns

Karen’s extensive experience enables her to guide high-level projects, ensuring that ideas translate into increased success for clients

Kevan has led teams that created award-winning work for national and international brands in Dubai, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and now Ottawa

Kevan works closely with Blackiron’s creative team to produce new ideas and integrated campaigns that span across experiential, digital, television, radio, print, out-of-home, and everything in between

He believes in working collaboratively with his clients to help their brands stand out in their respective categories and win industry awards

Adam is an experienced Controller with a demonstrated history of working in Ottawa’s marketing and advertising industry For 10 years, Adam has guided Blackiron’s financial and operational activities

Adam is responsible for overseeing all of Blackiron’s financial and accounting functions as well as all office management and HR duties

Adam ensures that all internal operations run smoothly, allowing the Blackiron team to provide industry-leading service for clients

Jake is Blackiron’s Senior Account Manager Through his experience, he has established himself as a trusted manager working alongside major national, regional, and local household brands, as well as service providers

Jake excels at communicating, identifying growth avenues for his clients and evaluating their needs, recommending solutions and new opportunities, and identifying product improvement by analyzing industry trends and competitors

Having an aptitude for technology, sport, and connection with people, Jake offers significant experience within sport partnerships, SEO/SEM marketing, and all forms of traditional media

As an Account Manager with Blackiron, Cassandra excels at developing client relationships by listening to their needs, having an open line for communication, and sharing her passion with her team

With over 7 years in the industry, Cassandra’s expertise touches many layers of the agency’s services, including account management, media buying, production coordination, and a deep understanding of graphic design Her educational roots in fine arts and design also allow her to consider all projects through a creative lens

Proficient in media buying and social media content strategies, Cassandra is also known to push the boundaries in creating unique strategies and messaging for clients

Frazer has more than 23 years of experience working in the marketing, digital, hospitality, arts, and design industries, with positions including Director of Outlets, Director of Corporate Accounts, Marketing Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing, General Manager, and Digital Director

As Blackiron’s Digital Strategist, Frazer leads the strategy for advanced digital campaigns across multiple platforms He executes, manages, and optimizes campaign and budget performance, while also delivering detailed reporting that includes structured analytics to document the overall success of a campaign

Maddi has been a key member of the Blackiron team for over 10 years, with positions including Account Coordinator, Digital Specialist, and now Copywriter/Content Management Specialist Her versatile professional and academic background, which includes working towards a PhD in Cinema and Media Arts, has allowed her to develop diverse writing styles

Maddi crafts the right messages for clients to communicate in a way that feels true and authentic to their brand

Working professionally for over 5 years, Jacob has spent his career perfecting a wide skill set in design and marketing, working as both a freelancer and an in-house Graphic Designer

Jacob’s experience extends across brand development, corporate identities, multi-page print publications, digital interactive publications, signage, vehicle wraps, and illustrations He also excels in social media and email campaigns, product photography, and video editing

Jacob’s collaborative spirit partners well with clients, bringing their design requirements to a sustainable and spectacular reality

Darcy is a Journalism graduate who harnesses his acquired knowledge and exceptional writing and media relations skills to help craft successful, innovative, and meaningful public relations campaigns for clients

With over 6 years of agency and public relations experience, Darcy continues to excel in building, maintaining, and promoting positive brand identities and messaging Darcy has worked with notable clients across various industries

Darcy enjoys navigating the ever-expanding online landscape and is always looking to find new opportunities for clients When he lands a client win, he is just as excited as they are!

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Located at the corner of Richmond and Churchill Blackiron is proud of the partnership we have created with Nawaska Consulting, an Indigenous owned and led consulting firm Partnering with Nawaska provides the expertise to guide our clients in strategies and initiatives to elevate Indigenous and community based organizations within Ottawa and across Canada