Work with a team that understands your business. Understands how to be tactical and practical with your budget. And understands how to optimize your brand communications with actionable programs that resonate with a variety of stakeholders, whether it be customers, employees or shareholders. We deliver dynamic results through a unique fusion of Strategic Planning, Stakeholder & Marketing Research and innovative Integrated Programs & Campaigns.

Russell Flegg - Manager, New Media, E-Marketing
Russell’s background in New Media development and Internet Advertising has provided all of our clients with solutions that are unrivaled in the digital communications industry. His experience now spans 16 years, with a specialty in managing online and multimedia project development and blazing unique trails by providing creative, original online solutions.

Paul Browning – Director Brand Strategy
Paul brings over twenty-five years experience in the areas of strategic brand communications and design. Co-founder of the internationally recognized design firm, Taylor & Browning (and later as Karo International), his clients have included Sleeman Breweries, Celestica, Abitibi-Consolidated, Town of Oakville, Cadillac Fairview, Nestle, LCBO, Giffels and Humber College to name a few. Paul’s dedication to strategic and compelling solutions provides clients with powerful ways to enhance and differentiate their brand, leading to greater clarity and extraordinary competitve advantage.

Paul Keyes – Creative Consultant & Senior Writer
Paul’s strong branding and creative skills were developed while a senior writer at such major Canadian agencies as Vickers & Benson, D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, Baker Lovick, and MacLaren McCann. Paul adds value with his research, strategic thinking, his ability to deliver uniquely engaging and creative campaigns, and by always surpassing a client’s expectations.

Chris Pichler - Creative Director
Chris has spent the last 16 years immersed in a craft he loves, both as a designer and as an inspiring team leader. He has developed corporate identity and product programs, annual reports, retail packaging, marketing promotion and a broad range of strategic business tools across many market sectors. His ability to create innovative designs has lead to increased market share and enhanced results for our clients.

Paul Abbott
Prior to establishing 4WARD in 2001, and Compendium Design in 1990, Paul successfully owned and operated the Abbott Jenkins Design Group for 10 years. His hands-on business experience in the development of corporate, industrial and marketing communications, has led to numerous award-winning solutions for his clients across a variety of industry sectors. Paul’s passion, commitment and multi-dimensional expertise, deliver a fresh style of thinking that helps clients build their businesses in new, and more dynamic ways.