How important is professional communications to your business?

Freelance ProfessionalsWhether you run a small business or an international corporation, “communications” consume a surprising percentage of your organization’s time, budget and resources. As demand for specialized communications increases, many lean organizations reach their capacity and have to delay important communications projects while their competition marches on.

We’d like to change that. HPCA is a growing network of independent communications professionals offering a complete portfolio of services for corporate, marketing and internal communications. Our services are available individually or as part of a multi-disciplined project team to increase sales, synchronize programs, build brands and strengthen relationships.

HPCA's professional membership covers the entire spectrum of freelance business communicators — from writers and graphic designers, to photographers, translators and website and social media specialists. We know how to deliver maximum impact at a reasonable cost. Our members have proven track records of success — our work speaks for itself. Contact us today!

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Search the Membership Directory. An abundance of creative talent is available at your fingertips.

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Reach the most qualified HPCA candidates by posting your full-time, part-time or contract work requirements on the HPCA Job/Projects Board. Click here to post & contact HPCA members.

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Ian Turner

Ian Turner

Sydcam Marketing Communications is your one stop shop for small and medium businesses looking for a trusted and experienced marketing strategist and planner to help them grow their business. Unlike many marketers, Sydcam takes advantage of its corporate marketing experience to provide its clients with solutions that are not only unique and creative, but which will also drive bottom line results - "creative thinking that delivers results."

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Featured News & Articles

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    What China, Japan and Korea have been using it since 2006 is entering North America right now and will soon become the mainstream of marketing. Mobile marketing is a way of promoting a product or service via specific ads delivered straight to your mobile phone.

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  • Creating a Successful Brand Identity

    The process of creating a successful brand identity requires research, gathering information, strategic analysis, creative design and skilled project management. While the amount of time and resources spent on each stage will vary for each client, the process itself should remain the same.

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  • Elements of a Successful Brand Identity

    A brand is the perception formed in the audience’s mind about a company, person or idea. This perception is the culmination of the logo, visuals, identity program, messages, products and actions. The designer doesn’t make a brand. Only the audience can do this. The designer’s role is to create one of the most important aspects of the brand—the logo or brand identity system. A logo can’t make a bad product or company better, but a well-designed identity will help position a product or company to realize its full potential.

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  • Newsletter points to ponder

    Newsletters are a popular way to keep in touch with people, from current and prospective clients to members of associations to friends and family. Before launching one, whether it’s electronic or print, take some time to think about why you want to send a newsletter, who is going to read it, how you’re going to send it—oh yes, and how you’re going to keep it on schedule!

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  • Designers share Web site advice

    If you’ve been thinking about setting up a website for your business but don’t know where to start, talk to a graphic designer or two for some guidelines. HPCA designers agree that having a “flat” site is important, taking as few clicks as possible to get to the content. “People don’t want to have to click down and down and down to get information,” says Craig.

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  • HPCA opens 22nd season

    Oakville, Ontario — The Halton-Peel Communications Association (HPCA) is set to launch its 22nd season with a fall line-up that includes Digital Storytelling with Donna Papacosta on Thursday, Seotember 15. This and most HPCA events are open to guests, and are held at the e-Spot (www.e-spot.ca) in Oakville.

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Upcoming Events

February 21, 2012 (Tuesday)

Achieving Elusive Work-life Balance

Achieving Elusive Work-life Balance, Open Forum moderated by Grace Attard of e-Spot.

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