CREATIVE (A Creative Agency)
Edmonton-based agency specializing in digital marketing and promotional merchandise, offering strategy, SEO, advertising, content, and online stores for businesses.
About CREATIVE (A Creative Agency)
CREATIVE: Digital Marketing and Promotional Merchandise in Edmonton
CREATIVE is an agency headquartered in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) that combines digital marketing and promotional merchandise. Its presentation states that it has 50 years of experience in marketing and promotional marketing, and defines itself as a full-service agency that operates without the usual agency commissions. In addition to its headquarters, it maintains a presence in Calgary, Toronto, and British Columbia.
Digital Marketing Services
The agency structures its digital offering into several blocks. In strategy and content, it works on marketing strategy, landing pages, web design, graphic design and branding, photography, video production, content creation, billboards and transit signs, email marketing, Shopify e-commerce stores, and restaurant marketing. In the Google area, it offers paid advertising (PPC), search engine optimization (SEO), local SEO focused on the Google Business Profile, and lead capture. In social media, it covers organic marketing, paid advertising, event marketing, and guerrilla marketing. It also offers virtual marketing assistants and AI integration services, presented as AI-driven digital marketing.
Promotional Merchandise and "Smart Merch"
The promotional product catalog is organized by product type and by event. By product, it includes new and innovative 2026 items, drinkware, technology, bags, headwear (with the option to create a custom hat), apparel, teamwear (also customizable), writing and desk products, packaging, and eco-friendly products. By event, it includes feel-good merch, trade shows, awards, and golf products. It has catalogs such as the New & Innovative 2026, CREATIVE catalogs, and holiday gift guide. Featured products include lead capture items, NFC products, RC coolers, Canadian products, and swag boxes, both build-your-own and ready-to-go, with fulfillment service.
The agency also presents itself as a specialist in "smart merch": promotional products connected to digital assets via NFC and QR codes. According to its approach, these items function as a physical entry point to digital campaigns, directing to landing pages, capturing leads, promoting offers, and supporting email subscription growth.
Online Stores and Employee Programs
CREATIVE develops Shopify e-commerce stores, online pop-up stores, and online company stores. It also manages employee recognition and incentive programs, as well as workplace safety programs.
Sustainability and Social Commitment
The agency has sustainability initiatives that encompass social responsibility, environmental and social partnerships, and community involvement through the Ned's Wish program. It also offers its clients the possibility to start a sustainability journey.
Recognitions and Operations
Among its distinctions, the website mentions Google reviews, Google Partner status, certifications and awards, and the "Greatest Company to Work For" recognition. The agency accepts cryptocurrency payments. Its Edmonton headquarters operates from 8:30 to 16:30, and the firm offers a free strategy meeting and complimentary product mockups upon request.
Locations and Offices
Edmonton Location – Head Office: Phone: (780) 988-0015 · Email: hello@acreativeagency.ca
Calgary Location: Phone: 1-866-588-7924 · Email: hellocalgary@acreativeagency.ca
Toronto Location: Phone: 1-866-588-7924 · Email: hello@acreativeagency.ca
British Columbia Location: Phone: 1-866-588-7924 · Email: hellovancouver@acreativeagency.ca
Digital Marketing and Promotional Merchandise