Swank Creative Inc. | Marketing and Design Solutions in Victoria BC

STRATEGIC MARKETING AND DESIGN

Masterful effectiveness—artfully executed

champion for business transformation through elevated design and effective marketing solutions

the offerings

OUR FOUNDER AND CEO

hey there, it’s nice to meet you - i'm Kathryn

Fueled by curiosity, I have dedicated more than 15 years toward empowering the marketing initiatives of prestigious organizations across Canada. From the luxury retail sector to the arts and culture scene, down to master-planned real estate development in BC, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to the growth and success of multiple industries. Now, I’m prioritizing bringing these tried-and-true processes to local business owners and dedicated to helping build thriving communitiies. Whether you’re a Real Estate Developer, Arts and Culture Organization, or Solo-Preneur Local Business Owner, you’re our ideal client if you’re building a business that supports creating a thriving community.

I’m the driving force behind Swank Creative Inc., a woman-owned and operated marketing agency that specializes in guiding businesses through pivotal changes. Whether these transformations are planned or unexpected, our mission is about more than just adapting – it’s about thriving. Every year, we successfully steer over 30 clients through these transitions, making their visions for change a rewarding reality.

effectively supporting more than 30 businesses annually with strategic marketing and design solutions.

inspired idea generation

local experts at your service

impressive results and measurable success

celebrations and a sense of community

insights and education from industry professionals

implementable programs designed for solo-preneurs

The Client Process

how it works

DIY is sooo 2021… We take pride in our ability to connect and cater to a diverse clientele, particularly solo-preneurs, arts and culture organizations, and real estate development ventures. At Swank Creative Inc, we find immense joy in our role as creative partners, working hand in hand with our clients to bring their visions to life and contribute to the creation of vibrant and flourishing communities. Discover our tried-and-true methods to develop and launch with ease. We hold your hand every step of the way, provide training and mentorship to your team members, and are always down to celebrate every success together with you along the way.

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL

We want to hear about your wildest hopes and dreams for your business. Then we create a proposal designed to effectively tackle your business priorities. You’ll leave feeling excited and supported with a clear path forward.

PLAN AND STRATEGIZE

Every Swank Creative Inc. project starts with a 2-Hour Strategic Planning Session. During this special time we lay everything on the table. We conduct a mini SWOT Analysis and begin crafting your strategic plan. You’ll leave this session with a clear plan, list of strategies and tactics, and a bank of implementable solutions to dramatically shift your business.

IMPLEMENTation and optimization

We deliver results. We love creating a brand that you love… but our job isn’t done after we send you receive your brand guide or strategic marketing plan. If we’re not growing the businesses we serve, we’re not doing our job right. And frankly, you shouldn’t sign up for services from any one who believes different. Our clients chose us because we stand by our recommendations and stick around to ensure you’re receiving the results you desire and continue on a path for sustainable growth ahead of you too.

Showing the Love

KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS

"Swank Creative offered to support Design Victoria in developing our marketing strategy for 2024. Kathryn’s deep knowledge of the Victoria media landscape was incredibly helpful in making decisions about where to market, how much to spend and what audiences to target. We are meeting regularly in the months leading up to our second edition of the festival in May 2024. During our meetings, she and her team offer ongoing accountability, strategic thought partnership and lots of encouragement and support. Although I have marketing experience myself, Swank Creative has helped me to formalize my strategy, get the support I need, and commit to schedules that we co-created. Kathryn’s experience and knowledge of the arts and culture sector have been helpful in our positioning, and it is clear how much she cares about advancing arts in the region."

"A HUGE thank you to Kathryn and Alex for putting together an amazing marketing plan for the launch of the Munro King Real Estate Team. Swank Creative went above and beyond to build and implement a brand that we are extremely proud of. From start to finish we knew that we were in great hands. Well done :)"

"Kathryn and her team came into my life at EXACTLY the right time! I was overwhelmed with a branding contract gone wrong and wasn't sure where to turn next. Kathryn and her team quickly helped not only pick up the pieces but they went above and beyond to deliver on the branding, social media content and website design and continued to work with me until I was 110% satisfied! Kathryn and her team are professional, responsive and highly creative. I can't recommend them enough!"

"Loved working with Kathryn and her team!! It was fun, exciting, and rewarding to see them bring our brand ideas to life and to have the pieces of the puzzle all fit together. The photos from Julia were also top notch beautiful. Highly recommend partnering with Swank to bring your business to the next level."

“We were referred to Kathryn and her team after working with a larger agency in Victoria. Swank Creative Inc. provided us with the holistic approach to our marketing that we needed, rather than just focussing on a particular campaign. This involved providing us with a strategic marketing plan, refining our website and social media channels, providing immediate insights and optimizations that had a substantial impact. We have experienced concrete results since starting to work with Swank Creative Inc. as we claw our way back from the pandemic’s impacts. We have seen a direct relationship between our marketing efforts and our 36% year-on-year revenue growth and 51% increase in subscriptions. Most importantly, we are seeing not only the recapture of our pre-pandemic market, but the building of a new audience, with 69% of the growth represented by new audience members, and a 35% increase in our mailing list. Kathryn's responsiveness, transparency and willingness to share her knowledge and expertise truly set her apart.”

“Kathryn and her team at Swank Creative have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Being in a position of just launching my business I felt extremely overwhelmed, insecure and unsure of how to tackle my marketing strategy and truly bring my vision to life. Kathryn has a way of grasping one’s idea and developing and creating it into something even better than I could imagine. As a client, it is so important to feel heard and have your marketing strategy align with your brand’s values, and the team at Swank Creative does that and more. The dedication, attention to detail and passion they have to see their clients succeed is truly inspiring. If you are looking for a way to elevate your marketing strategy, promote your business and feel completely supported through the process, Swank creative is your answer.”