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Elevate your brand’s voice and foster meaningful connections through fractional marketing, communications and public engagement services.
ENGAGE
YOUR
PUBLIC
Strategic Communications
Public Engagement
Marketing
Hi, I’m Stephen.
(he/him/his)
I’m a Vancouver-based marketing and communications strategist, public engagement expert, and creative problem solver, helping organizations cut through the noise with clarity and impact.
With over 15 years of experience, I offer fractional marketing and communications services tailored to fit your needs. Whether your business needs part-time strategic guidance or support on a specific project, I provide flexible, high-level expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire. My approach ensures you get exactly the right amount of marketing firepower when and where you need it.
I’m passionate about public participation and storytelling, and I work with public sector, corporate, and non-profit clients to craft campaigns that engage, inspire, and deliver results. Every project is unique, and I take a customized approach to ensure your communications and public engagement efforts connect with the communities and audiences that matter most.
By collaborating with skilled contractors and partners when necessary, I ensure seamless delivery for projects of any size.
I’m also an IAP2 certified public participation professional with a Master of Arts from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia.
Do you have a project in mind or need flexible marketing support? Let’s connect — the first coffee’s on me!
Work
These case studies provide a great example of the type of work that I do. Take a look.
Our Services
Available for forward-thinking clients in a variety of professional disciplines.
MARKETING
Marketing Strategy
Digital Strategy
Brand Activation
COMMUNICATIONS
Strategic Planning
Narrative + Editorial Strategy
Media Relations + Issues Management
ENGAGEMENT
Engagement Design
Event Coordination
Facilitation
Clients
- Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support
- The Houssian Foundation
- Vancouver Foundation
- City of Vancouver
- MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
- Urban Strategies
- Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
- Downtown Vancouver Association
- West End Business Improvement Association
- Vancouver School Board
- Binnie: Civil Engineering Consultants
- PWL Partnership
- Cardinal Path
- BC Brain Injury Association
- Listel Hospitality Group
- Azura Management
- Vancouver Division of Family Practice
- Child and Family Research Institute
- Austeville Properties
Testimonals
What people have to say
Stephen’s approach to public engagement and interactive communications often involves rich and joyful storytelling elements, which communicate approachability and an ease of participation. Stephen’s creativity and collaborative approaches demonstrate his understanding of the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation and his commitment to delivering meaningful public engagement.
Amanda Gibbs, Manager of Public Engagement, City of VancouverRelationship building was an important part of Stephen’s work with the West End BIA, as illustrated through his ongoing efforts to engage and promote West End businesses, launch and cultivate Lumiere Vancouver artistic lighting event (now a successful annual celebration), and support the stakeholder engagement process around the creation of Jim Deva Plaza.
Stephen Regan, Executive Director, West End Business Improvement AssociationThe quality of Stephen Irving’s work was phenomenal. He elevated our communication strategy and gave us clear direction as a strategist. From being a facilitator to mediating our focus groups, Stephen offered to help without hesitation. His high quality of work as a professional and individual is a constant reminder that we chose the best person to assist our communications strategy during our transition.
Grace Shyng, Executive Director (former), Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility