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For 25 years, Evolving Media & Design Inc. has turned bold ideas into global success for entrepreneurs, businesses, governments, and organizations of every scale. In this magazine, we unpack standout projects from our past—revealing the creative spark and strategic grit behind them—while tackling today’s toughest business challenges with fresh perspectives and actionable insights.
Think of us as your edge: rooted in a legacy of excellence, thriving in the now, and ready to shape what’s next. Ready to spark your own growth? Dive in and see how we can fuel your success.
Articles written by Jeff Poissant, RGD
Senior Creative Director And Media Specialist
Editing by Kevin Burns of Seven Stories
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, Evolving Media Chronicles continues its evolution with fresh insights, real-world inspiration, and actionable strategies tailored for today’s dynamic digital landscape.
Building on the momentum of our 2025 relaunch, this first edition of the year arrives packed with timely trends for 2026 (video dominance, AI realities, scam defenses), hard-hitting provocative questions to spark growth, immersive case studies from Eastern Ontario and beyond, and personal reflections on creativity, nature, and legacy. Whether you’re a business owner, non-profit leader, or creative professional, these pages deliver proven tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and multidisciplinary solutions to help your brand stand out, convert visitors, and thrive in a video-first world.
In Ontario, Canada, the digital landscape is currently under a severe and urgent siege. Phishing emails and Spam are surging at an alarming rate, targeting businesses of all sizes and government agencies with relentless precision.
As with all theory and practical disciplines, graphic design remains highly relevant in 2025! It’s evolved with technology, but its core purpose—communicating ideas visually—is as crucial as ever.
What You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Online Presence After You’re Gone. In today’s ever-immersive and entwined digital age, planning for the future and making provisions for your digital assets is imperative.
Are you considering adopting an impactful marketing strategy incorporating social media to drive engagement and growth for your business or organization? Here are a few steps to consider to improve your odds of success.
First and foremost, set and identify specific goals.
SSL and Secure Certificates provide security for your website by encrypting communications between the server and the person visiting your site.
Facebook, a multi-billion dollar company now known as META Inc., still doesn’t offer a direct technical support phone number or a customer service desk for general users.
Search engine optimization (SEO), an industry term, is believed to be a crucial component of any successful digital marketing strategy.
Email is an integral part of communication for individuals and businesses. However, with its widespread use comes the risk of various cyber threats, one of which is email spoofing.
In the digital age, where convenience is king and integrates into every aspect of our lives.
Video is a powerful tool that can help businesses and organizations improve their website and social media presence in several ways.
Colonnade Security Inc. (CSI) is locally owned and operated by Carl Waddell, one of the most respected alarm installation company owners in Eastern Ontario, in business since 1981.
Creativity and Innovation:
While beavers are associated with hard work, they also showcase creativity in building intricate dams, representing a balance between creativity and diligence, which is essential in the dynamic and innovative field of media.
The transition to Google Analytics 4.0 (G4A) brings several changes and benefits for website owners.
Companies that embed Facebook’s “Like” button on their websites must seek users’ consent to transfer their personal data to the U.S. social network, in line with the bloc’s data privacy laws, Europe’s top court said on Monday.
As a business owner, manager, executive, or volunteer at a non-profit organization, have you considered the power and opportunity of using rack cards to promote your product or service?
The Sky Isn’t falling —Part Two The security exploits may be similar to the Y2K problems that plagued the computer industry in 1999. – Jeff
What is Accessibility?
In layman’s term according to Wikipedia, the definition of accessibility is “a concept that focuses on enabling access for
people with disabilities, or special needs, or enabling access through the use of assistive technology; however, research and development in accessibility brings benefits to everyone.
In a previous article, we centred on security, the need to having an SSL Certificate, and the need of assigning someone to be a backup in case disaster strikes. Why do I mention this?
Evolving Media CAse Study Alexandria Festival of Lights (2009-2014) Collaboration Evolving Media & Design was a proud partner of the Alexandria Festival of Lights for
A Brand is a collection of parts that represent your company! Whether you’re just starting or already in business and looking to make a change, branding is the root of who and what your company is.
Let’s simplify this further.
Our Portfolio - A Case Study
Our online portfolio is the perfect way of highlighting and providing a historical glimpse of assignments and case studies.
Evolving Media Case Study The Georgian House Restaurant & Day Spa The Challenge After more than a decade of successful operation as a beloved restaurant and day spa, the owners of the Georgian House wanted to evolve their landmark property into an exclusive private members’ club while preserving its historic
Auberge Montebello, Quebec Our Assignment To differentiate the Auberge Montebello from the competition in the immediate area by showcasing the best attributes of the business. To make the Auberge Montebello a day-trip destination To highlight other recreational activities in the area, such as the Montebello Marina or Parc Omega. To encourage people to
Evolving Media Case Study Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) Strategic Collaboration Worked hand-in-hand with regimental leadership and Museum Curator Dr. Kenneth Reynolds to define recruitment goals, showcase 150+ years of proud history, and promote the public museum in one cohesive campaign. Photography Coordinated on-location photo shoots with
PLEASE NOTE: Unless indicated otherwise, all works presented in Evolving Media Chronicles or in our online portfolio, were conceived, created, directed, written, developed, designed, photographed, illustrated, taken video of, edited, managed, arranged to print, or hosted, by Jeff Poissant, RGD, owner of Evolving Media & Design Inc., a multi-disciplined creative design studio located in Eastern Ontario, Canada.
On rare occasion, we have used photos from UnSplash.com
People showcased in photos on this website have signed a model release form. All final artwork showcased on our site with permission from the client.
Editorial consultant, Kevin Burns, www.sevenstories.ca, located in Ottawa, Ontario.
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