© Copyright 2016 Freedman & Associates Inc. All rights reserved
© Copyright 2016 Freedman & Associates Inc. All rights reserved
Freedman & Associates Inc. has delivered highly-effective marketing and public relations services for more than 30 years. From large to mid-sized organizations, franchises, entrepreneurs and artists, we partner with clients of all types to develop and execute targeted strategies to realize your goals.
Our team is comprised of senior-level specialists: marketing strategists, writers, designers, social media strategists, web developers, photographers and translators. You never get just one of our experts. Our collaborative work approach gives you access to our full roster to meet your needs, on time and on budget.
At Freedman & Associates, we believe cultivating lasting relationships is as important as the work we do. We take pride in our work and approach your project as if it were for our own business. We are passionate and commit ourselves to helping clients successfully execute against key marketing and communications objectives.
Mary Ann Freedman is a highly respected marketer with a notable reputation for delivering sustainable results in a variety of sectors including professional services, technology and home and health care services.
She has established herself as a credible expert on the changing demographics of seniors and its impact on Canada’s home and health care services. Mary Ann has passionately provided more than 20 years of strategic marketing counsel to organizations targeting the 50+ consumer segment.
Mary Ann is also a leader in marketing professional services in Canada. Recognized as one of the first professional marketers to apply strategic marketing approaches to the legal and accounting firms.
Prior to starting Freedman & Associates in 1985, Mary Ann held influential sales and marketing management positions with Bell Canada, Metroland Printing & Publishing and Thorne Riddell (now KPMG), where she established the firm’s first marketing department.
A native of Saint John, NB, Mary Ann's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and additional studies at the University of Southampton (England) and the University of Toronto. When Mary Ann isn’t planning client campaigns, she can be found on the tennis court or, most recently, on the golf course learning to hit her first hole in one.
An imaginative and successful sales executive, Billy spent the early years of his career as a well-respected Canadian clothing manufacturer. The workmanship and styling of his collections garnered him attention from Sporting Life, Nike, Holt Renfrew, The Bay and other from prominent merchandisers.
Billy’s extensive experience has been applied to developing branded clothing and custom merchandise programs for PwC, CPA Ontario and Water Polo Canada. Under his leadership, Freedman Corporate Apparel was selected as the official merchandise supplier for Toronto’s Moose in the City program, which integrated fashion and fundraising to benefit Olympic athletes.
Billy is a four seasons enthusiast. If there is snow, you’ll find him skiing. In the summer, he is on the court playing tennis or on the water boating in Muskoka.
Nancy has worked in marketing, public relations, fundraising and event management for almost ten years. A poised professional with an infectious personality, she established her fundraising and marketing expertise at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). Under the leadership of Co-Chairs Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul, Nancy was responsible for managing fundraising initiatives directed at major donors, corporations and foundations.
Nancy currently lends strategic marketing direction and leads the fundraising portfolio at City of London Sinfonia in London, England. Previously, she was General Manager at Against the Grain Theatre, a Dora Mavor Moore award winning, cutting-edge Canadian theatre collective.
Nancy splits her time between London and Toronto. She has a Masters in International Marketing from HULT International Business School and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. Nancy spends her free time pursuing her passion for the arts: she is an international award-winning swing dance instructor and competitor.
We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help our clients outperform the competition. Here’s how we can help you reach your audience in the most efficient and cost effective way.
The following are actual examples from clients Freedman & Associates Inc. has served over the years. They reflect a variety of ways in which firms have used our services. Specific names have been omitted in the interest of client confidentiality.
“Mary Ann did an incredible job coaching a litigator at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, LLP on her presence, and presentation skills which dramatically impacted her effectiveness in every context of her professional life from presenting, advocating in court and selling work. She was thoughtful and strategic and brought a very innovative approach to the work. I would recommend her to anyone, for her years and wealth of experience, but more so – for her very special touch. She just knew exactly how to work collaboratively with her client to help her solve her problem; efficiently.”
Jodi Kovitz LLB, CEO AceTech Ontario, previously Director of Client Development & Growth Initiatives at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
“I've worked with Freedman & Associates on some of my most important projects and for clients. When it comes to marketing and PR for lawyers, professionals and B2B, Mary Ann is one of the best and most seasoned experts around. When the opportunity arises, Mary Ann is my first call.”
Ross Hendin, Business Executive
“When I first worked with Mary Ann, I saw that she took the time to truly understand the nature and goals of our program in order to find the ideal strategic partners for us. She is always a step ahead, anticipating challenges, finding other angles and approaches, and she consistently keeps things moving forward. I appreciate and value the energy and enthusiasm Mary Ann brings to every project and task!”
Michelle Jursa, The Caldwell Partners
“It is always a pleasure working with [Freedman & Associates]. Your experience and sense of humour are invaluable. It is a great comfort to work so closely with you and rely on you as I would a member of our own team.”
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