A.K.A. New Media Inc. - A Communications and Technology Company

Think in Context
Customized solutions for a cIlents needs and business context.

Scrutinize Objectives
We'll push, analyze and refine until we get it right.

Deliver Results
Our work demonstrates business acumen, creative thinking and proven technical expertise.

About A.K.A.

A.K.A. is a strategic communications and technology company that develops customized online and offline solutions for prominent companies across a range of industries, including not-for-profit organizations. Since its inception in 1997, A.K.A. has exemplified a passionate commitment to providing the highest quality communication and technical solutions.

Building on thoughtful and open relationships with our clients, we strive to understand the context of their business situation completely. Whether designing integrated marketing strategies or custom software, we are never satisfied with “just enough” solutions and relent until we have achieved inspired and meaningful results. We seek opportunities of positive social impact and maintain immense pride in all of the work and services we provide.

The Team

Start with the best, that’s our approach.

The A.K.A. team is led by industry experts dedicated to innovative and client- focused results in strategy, design and technology. Our expertise is enriched by the professional diversity of our team, bringing together complementary backgrounds such as architecture, psychology, social advocacy, computer science, visual arts and more. Our team challenges, inspires and delivers.

Our Work - Selected Samples

We’re passionate about what we do. Our thoughtful approach builds on a partnership with our clients to understand their goals and then to develop the most flexible, technically robust and brand-targeted solutions. The results speak for themselves.

  • Websites
  • Branding/Identity
  • Print
  • Interactive/Rich Media
  • Technology/Software
  • Campaigns

Services

A.K.A. provides insightful communication and technology solutions for today’s companies and social organizations. We offer a full range of branding, Web development, E-commerce, software application and consulting services.

Creative Design

At A.K.A., we develop creative and branding solutions that communicate powerfully and maximize how your message is received and used. We balance the immense passion, imagination and enthusiasm that we bring to our work with being detail oriented, pragmatic and contextual creative designers.

We believe that experimentation, exploration and a consideration of alternative ideas form an essential part of the creative process. When we present to our clients, we are offering a solution that emerges from rigorous testing and experienced evaluation. That’s why we confidently stand behind our work.

WE OFFER

  • Award-Winning Web & Print Design
  • Online / Offline Branding
  • Integrated Marketing Strategies
  • Interactive / Rich Media
  • E-learning & E-training

Technical

A.K.A.’s versatile technical services otter clients soiutions triat range from smart targeted applications of high impact, to enterprise—wide technical solutions that powerfully expand the capability of an organization. We have the expertise and capabilities to implement efficient and dynamic results.

A.K.A. provides advanced technology solutions that extend, simplify and control data exchange, support secure and robust online transactions, include smart and appropriate content management solutions, result in powerful software applications and help train and educate in compelling ways.

Our expertise maximizes technology in the name of user experience when providing technical solutions that truly meet our client’s business objectives.

Our comprehensive Web services include online transaction capabilities and secure, corporate tier-one Web hosting solutions.

WE OFFER

  • Online Tools & Web Services (B2B/B2C)
  • E-commerce, E-integration
  • Custom Software Development
  • Database Development & Integration
  • Technical Consultation

Consulting

Sound business judgment and proven creative and technical expertise form the basis of A.K.A.’s consulting services. Since 1997, we have created unique and diverse solutions, constantly building upon our experience working within a wide range of clients and industries.

Our consulting can target a variety of your questions and business goals, including advice on brand communications, integrated marketing strategies, usability testing, technical implementations, custom software development and other strategic opportunities.

We believe in ideas that can be put into action. So do our clients. Long-standing business relationships with our clients testify to our insightful and reliable solutions. They also reflect an engaged and open discussion with our clients.

WE OFFER

  • Creative & Technical Consultation
  • Web Site Evaluation
  • Online Branding & Marketing
  • Usability Testing & Information Architecture
  • Software Development
  • Corporate Web Hosting

Our Clients

We are honored and grateful to have the opportunity to work with a prestigious group of clients from such diverse range of industries and sectors. We have learned from all of them and they have made us better.

Selected List

  • 24-7 Intouch
  • 3 Peaks
  • Agile Systems
  • Amnesty International Canada
  • AudienceView
  • B2B Trust Inc.
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
  • Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank
  • Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research
  • Canada Life Financial Corporation
  • Canadian Cancer Society
  • Canadian Crossroads International
  • Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)
  • Children’s Health Foundation
  • Canadian Physicians for Aids Relief (CPAR)
  • Canadian Women’s Foundation
  • Childhood Cancer Foundation
  • Childhood Cancer Foundation-Candlelighters Canada
  • Civello Salon and Spa
  • Compaq Canada
  • Courtyard Group
  • Credit Valley Hospital Foundation
  • DAS Canada
  • Dufflet Pastries
  • Dynamic Fuel Systems
  • Ericsson Inc.
  • Evergreen
  • Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
  • Foundry Films
  • Frito-Lay
  • Garfinkle Biderman LLP
  • Hadrian Manufacturing Inc.
  • Hallmark Insurance
  • Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC)
  • Hockey Helps the Homeless
  • Huntington Society of Canada
  • Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC)
  • Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO)
  • John Keells BPO
  • JVS Toronto
  • Labatt Breweries of Canada
  • McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
  • Microcell Inc.
  • Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary
  • Namasco North America
  • National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
  • The Nature Conservancy of Canada
  • Oakville Hospital Foundation
  • Ontario HIV Treatment Network
  • Ontario March of Dimes
  • Oxfam Canada
  • Pathways York Region
  • PlayCentric
  • Polaroid Canada Inc.
  • Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC)
  • Purolator Courier Ltd.
  • Quanser Inc.
  • Reena Foundation
  • Renfrew Insurance
  • Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Company of Canada
  • Social Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI)
  • Stephen Lewis Foundation
  • Student Work Abroad Programme (SWAP)
  • Tanis Technical Inc.
  • The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF)
  • The Regional Municipality of York
  • Toronto Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Toronto Humane Society
  • Totten Insurance Group
  • Travel CUTS
  • Verizon Wireless
  • Wellspring
  • Women’s College Hospital Foundation
  • Yellow Bus Foundation
  • Youth Challenge International (YCI)

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Join the A.K.A. Team

At A.K.A., we believe that great talent attracts more great talent. If you’re a proven performer, a hotshot, a savvy thinker, and a professional dedicated to creating amazing communications, AND if you’re looking for a progressive, socially thoughtful and down-to-earth office in the heart of Toronto, we’d like to hear from you.

  • Creative
  • IT
  • Business

Contact Us

A.K.A. NEW MEDIA INC.
20 Maud Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5V 2M5
T: 416 323-1981
F:416 323-1982
www.akanewmedia.com

General inquiries: sales@akanewmedia.com
Human resources: hr@akanewmedia.com

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T: 416 323-1981
TF: 866 766-3336
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General inquiries: raisin@akanewmedia.com
Human resources: hr@akanewmedia.com