 Our Mission TTC Advertising is dedicated to helping businesses and organizations focus their marketing activities more effectively through the development of unique brand strategies and compelling creative. How we began Jim Thompson, Brian Tremblay and David Cooper are TTC's founding partners. Friends through the late 1960's and 70's, the three of us knew there was something special about how well we gelled. It was a comfortable fit. In 1983, we found a way to channel our shared passion for creativity, communication and business. From the early years as Lakehill Advertising to today's TTC Advertising, that passion has endured. Our Team Dave Cooper Dave firmly believes that simple yet stimulating creative is the basis for effective communication. Imaginative and enthusiastic, he works aggressively to ensure that client messages are delivered with clarity and impact. As Creative Director, Dave oversees creative development and production on all projects. He is our defender of brand consistency and directs the accounts of numerous clients. Dave is a founding member of the Sudbury chapter of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Jim Thompson Our clients benefit daily thanks to Jim's marketing insight and branding savvy. Whether he's facilitating a positioning workshop or participating in a creative brainstorm, Jim approaches every challenge with keen interest and an open mind. He also manages a number of client accounts and is a formidable creative writer. Jim is a Past Chair of the Greater Sudbury and District Chamber of Commerce and is Vice-President of the Northeastern Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Brian Tremblay When it comes to the nuts and bolts of any project, Brian is the go-to guy. From budgeting and planning to research and media, he has supervised accounts with annual expenditures of up to $3 million. Brian has planned and placed client advertising in both consumer and trade media across North America and around the world. He also writes creative copy and handles client accounts. Brian sits on the marketing committee of the Sudbury and District United Way and is Past Chair. Jim Webb JW is our wizard of Mac. Thanks to years of graphics experience on Macintosh platforms, we can consistently rely on his special design skills and his ability to create accurate computer layouts for final production. And whenever there's a software problem or production glitch, Jim is our in-house IT department. Jim has been involved with the annual Northern Lights Festival Boréal music festival since 1997 and is Chair of its Communications and Marketing Committee. Kyle Haapala The youngster of the team, Kyle is a master of new media software applications such as Flash and Dreamweaver. He began his career with a sports marketing company creating websites for NHL stars the likes of Mats Sundin and Bryan Trottier. A member of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario, Kyle brings a fresh, innovative approach to both interactive and print design projects for our clients. Affiliations RGD Ontario In 1996, RGD Ontario became the self-regulatory, professional body for graphic designers in the province of Ontario. The Association grants graphic designers who qualify the right to the exclusive use of the designations Registered Graphic Designer and R.G.D. and is the governing and disciplinary body for its members. www.rgdontario.com. Greater Sudbury and District Chamber of Commerce TTC has been a member of the local Chamber of Commerce since 1985. The Chamber represents over 800 businesses throughout Greater Sudbury at all three levels of government. www.sudburychamber.ca. Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association TTC is an associate member of SAMSSA, which represents the interests of the world's largest concentration of mining supply/products/services expertise located in a recognized center for mineral resources and mining industry excellence. www.samssa.ca. Services Who We Serve TTC Advertising provides its own, unique brand of creative communication to a variety of clients in both the public and private sectors. Primarily, we have gained a wealth of marketing and communications expertise in mining and related industries, economic development and tourism, health care and the commercial sector. Advertising Whether your campaign calls for magazine, newspaper, outdoor, direct mail or broadcast advertising, we'll combine just the right words and images to grab your audience's attention and motivate them into action. Printed Materials From brochures and pamphlets to information packages and annual reports, TTC will conceptualize, design, write and acquire the necessary visuals so that your piece communicates clearly, effectively and with style. Visual Identities TTC has a successful track record of building and enhancing visual identities and brands. Our process of understanding your brand and where you want to take it makes each identity and the consistent applications that are developed unique to your business or organization. New Media For digital communication needs including websites and interactive CDs, TTC provides the in-house expertise for design, creative writing, Flash animation and programming to produce an end product that will meet your objectives and compliment your brand. Displays In addition to design and imaging, TTC also sells display systems. We will assist you with exhibit space planning and design, help promote your involvement in events and trade shows and provide you with everything required including promo literature and incentive items. Marketing On the strategic side, TTC offers branding and positioning workshops, research planning, marketing strategy development and media planning/placement. Related Services As a full-service agency, our association with various marketing professionals enables us to satisfy a complete range of client needs including: - market research - public relations services - location photography - French copywriting - language translation We also utilize a number of established companies to provide our clients with high-quality production services for: - printed materials - trade show displays - signage - point-of-purchase materials - promotional merchandise - audio-visual requirements As well, TTC has an in-house photo studio to satisfy many product photography requirements. Testimonials "We rely on TTC Advertising to prepare and manage advertising (including our annual trade ad program), brochures, trade shows, public relations and internal promotions. I appreciate their creativity, knowledge and interest in our products and our industry." Jeff Hagar, General Manager, Atlas Copco Exploration Products "The range of services provided by TTC, from the creation of our identity in both French and English, to a comprehensive communication plan and the sourcing and production of a range of marketing items, has meant that our strategic planning ideas have been easily and consistently incorporated into all aspects of our social marketing campaign. They have been able to capture our ideas in a way that communicates successfully to all of our target groups." Lesley Macaskill, Project Coordinator, "Eat Smart!" Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program "What impresses me about the TTC team is the expertise and the range of quality services they provide. After briefly discussing the project objectives with them, they are able to deliver a concept that is 'bang on' as well as perform all the necessary tasks from start to finish with minimum involvement from us." Aurel Courville, Public Affairs Coordinator, Inco Limited "TTC developed a strong brand identity for the event (World Mines Ministries Forum) and did an excellent job of designing and coordinating production of all elements resulting in a consistent, highly recognizable marketing package. They demonstrated a high level of professionalism and creativity throughout this project. I was very satisfied with every aspect of their service." Marc Leroux, Manager Information and Marketing Services, Mines and Minerals Division, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines "I was impressed with the homework TTC had done to prepare for the branding focus group with staff and board members. They always worked very collaboratively and were always open to our suggestions during the creative branding process." Sandi Siren, Director Communications, Sudbury and District Health Unit News  Marketing Magazine features TTC campaign A recent campaign developed by TTC to launch the Sudbury Star's new look was featured in the Oct. 3/05 issue of Marketing Magazine as part of its Report on Newspapers. The article presented an overview of how the Star has revamped its look and editorial, discussed the various advertising executions for print, radio, outdoor and TV and showed an example of a full-colour newspaper ad.  TTC sponsors the 35th Northern Lights Festival For the third year in a row, TTC is proud to be a platinum sponsor of Northern Lights Festival Boréal. Our sponsorship includes concept development and creative applications for posters, print ads, promo cards, radio and TV advertising. This annual celebration of music and culture took place in Sudbury July 7-9, 2006.  Supporting the United Way TTC has been donating creative services to the Sudbury and District United Way since 1997. We recently completed the main brochure for their 2006 fundraising campaign which runs from September to December. The brochure will be used by United Way volunteers to demonstrate how individual donations can help and to indicate the various programs that United Way funds. Client List
Contact Us 7 Cedar St., Suite 201, Sudbury ON, P3E 1A2 P - 705.688.0657 F - 705.688.0638 Toll Free: 1.800.700.6677 Staff Extensions Dave Cooper - ext. 224 - dave@ttcadvertising.com Jim Thompson - ext. 223 - jim@ttcadvertising.com Brian Tremblay - ext. 222 - brian@ttcadvertising.com Jim Webb - ext. 227 - production@ttcadvertising.com Kyle Haapala - ext. 228 - design@ttcadvertising.com |