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Integrated Design, Brand and Marketing Firm in Waterloo Make your business stand out with personal, one-on-one service from local branding and marketing experts. ​ Click to unlock the only marketing contact you'll ever need unLOCKEd Marketing specializes in... Website Design Your website is the first and, sometimes, the only thing your potential customers see when they are searching for your products or services. Having a website that people can find is crucial to growing your business. Social Media Management Let our social media experts unL OCKE the impact of every post, blog, and content block that your business shares. We ensure every word is aligned with your strategic goals, SEO is optimized, and your message is delivered clearly. Our expertise allows your team to focus on what is important: building your business.⁠ Digital Advertising ​ Your storefront logo doesn’t matter unless people actually make it to the store! unLOCKEd helps create digital marketing strategies, content, and advertisements to make sure customers are lining up out your door. AND MORE! .⁠ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES unLOCKEd offers you a different marketing experience. You work directly with one person who has in-depth knowledge of the industry and the region, dedicated to managing and taking care of your marketing projects. This same person draws from a network of experienced professionals who specialize in every niche, identifying the talents, backgrounds and ideas best aligned to your business. Victoria LOCKE ensures you get the best in the specific field you need. unLOCKEd differs in our ability to solve problems for your business. We get to know your business, help you clarify your needs and then develop the solution. Our personalized approach crafts higher quality solutions on flexible terms. Benefitting from years of experience in the management process, Victoria LOCKE understands the core competency of owners and managers and works on your behalf. HOME unLOCKEd offers you a different marketing experience. You work directly with one person who has in-depth knowledge of the industry and the region, dedicated to managing and taking care of your marketing projects. This same person draws from a network of experienced professionals who specialize in every niche, identifying the talents, backgrounds and ideas best aligned to your business. Victoria LOCKE ensures you get the best in the specific field you need. unLOCKEd differs in our ability to solve problems for your business. We get to know your business, help you clarify your needs and then develop the solution. Our personalized approach crafts higher quality solutions on flexible terms. Benefiting from years of experience in the management process, Victoria LOCKE understands the core competency of owners and managers and works on your behalf. What we do Learn More About Our Company Learn More About Our Team We are proud to help local businesses across Waterloo, Kitchener, and Cambridge with their marketing needs. CHECK OUT OUR SUCCESS STORIES Let's get started. Integrated Design, Brand and Marketing Firm in Waterloo ​ Make your business stand out with personal, one-on-one service from local branding and marketing experts. Serving Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge and beyond. Call Us Contact Us Submit Thanks for submitting!

unLOCKEd Marketing We handle the many moving parts so you can focus on your business. You do not have time to deal with a graphic designer, sign company, the city for permits, printing company, website developer, promotional supplier, digital media company…that’s why you work with unLOCKEd. You have a single contact for all of your marketing and branding needs so you can spend your time on your already full schedule. Custom Branding Branded products marketing fits easily into any advertising budget. Promotional products complement and actually increase the effectiveness of other advertising media. Signs & Graphics Interior, exterior and wayfinding signs should all be an extension of your brand. We work with you from design to installation including the sign permits, so everything is consistent and handled from end to end. Custom Websites Your website is the first and sometimes, the only thing your potential customers see when they are searching for your products or services. Having a website that people can find is crucial to growing your business. Special Events & Grand Openings Grand openings help attract new customers, generate buzz, gain media attention and create goodwill with neighboring businesses. We can help plan and execute. Local Business Marketing Packages Whether you’re just starting to get connected as a brand, working to stay connected, or seeking to grow your connections, we have the digi tal marketing package for you. ​ Please feel free to reach out to us to inquire about our personalized packages. Print & Design Services Whether you're looking for a new logo, brochures, banners, signage, trade-show booths — we’re here to help. Working with you to help choose the best materials and products for your needs ensuring your branding is consistent. Social Media Management Let our social media experts unLOCKE the impact of every post, blog, and content block that your business shares. We ensure every word is aligned with your strategic goals, SEO is optimized, and your message is delivered clearly. Our expertise allows your team to focus on what is important: building your business.⁠ Moss Enhance your interior branding with biophilic design. We can create unique signage pieces using a mix of materials like ezoBord or acrylic with preserved moss. These biophilic peices are in high demand in high impact areas like reception and entry ways. Interior Branding Interior branding is so much more than signage. It's creating a environment that seamlessly expresses your brand. This includes: wayfinding, reception signs, wall graphics, frosting etc. Interior Branding is a tool to communicate the essence of your company's brand identity through the design of its physical environment. Successful companies like Apple, Chanel and Louis Vuitton use it as a business strategy to enhance their brand image, gain client loyalty and, ultimately, higher profits. Blog Writing The unLOCKEd team works closely with our clients to establish impactful blog concepts and to create content calendars that optimize attention, compel readers to follow your content, and establish your company as a leader in its field.⁠ Custom Branding Signs & Graphics Custom Websites Special Events & Grand Openings Local Business Marketing Packages Print & Design Services Social Media Management Moss Interior Branding Blog Writing Contact us Let's get started on your projects today. Fill out the contact form below or give us a call. Let's unLOCKE the next level of your business victoria@unlockedcompany.com 519 571 4977 Serving Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, and beyond! Send Thanks! Message sent. Call Us Services Contact

How We Are Different Dedicated support. True local expertise. A single contact for all your marketing needs. unLOCKEd isn’t your average marketing firm. Instead of working with multiple different creative teams and service providers, you’ll get a single dedicated marketing advisor - Victoria LOCKE, your local marketing expert and project manager. Victoria will draw from a network of experienced professionals who specialize in every niche, identifying the talents, backgrounds and ideas best aligned to your business. This integrated team will be at your side as your business grows, supporting every campaign, grand opening, and design project along the way. The unLOCKEd Marketing Difference. Brick-and-mortar branding packages that include sign permits and installation , so everything is handled from end to end. An integrated approach with the ability to design and produce print materials, signage, social media campaigns, websites, event marketing and more. Project management alongside creative services, keeping everything on track and under control. Local marketing plans that leverage insight, knowledge and market research from experts in the region. One central contact connecting you to high-quality designers, writers, strategists and more. GET STARTED Our Focus Expand, relocate, or open a new business with ease . Let our local branding experts take the stress out of your grand opening. We handle everything from storefront signage, print ads, local websites and so much more. With our help, you’ll catch customers’ attention from day one! ​ Save time and maximize your marketing budget. unLOCKEd knows what works in your target market, and can see every advertising project through from conception to distribution. Our local marketing leaders have a strong track record of helping businesses capture attention across Waterloo Region. ​ Get people talking about your business. From designing your storefront to launching a website and beyond, unLOCKEd gives you the tools to catch local attention. Our one-stop shop is set up to design, produce, print, and install your branding materials, so you can start turning heads right away.​ ​ Since each project is unique and our ability to tailor the solutions are endless, we thought we’d give you a possible scenario to help explain possible services we can offer you. You work at a local company that is relocating, rebranding or expanding and you have been tasked with taking care of this project even though you have pretty full schedule with your full-time job. You may need help with one or all of these tasks. Interior branding - You want people to walk into your space and see and feel your company culture. This can be done with furniture, artwork, visual branding, feature walls, colour choices and etc. Wayfinding signs - No one wants to see those stick-on washroom signs New or updated vehicle or fleet graphics - Including design, materials and installation. Exterior or storefront signs - This is the first impression someone has of your brand when they arrive at your location. There is design, sign permits, fabrication and installation that needs to be considered. Updated stationary and business printing - Business cards, envelopes, newsletters and more. Including design, material choices and printing. Ads or promotional campaigns - Letting people know you’re growing or evolving. Promotional items - With all your new details. New or updated website Open houses or grand opening - Including planning, PR and execution. You do not have time to deal with a graphic designer, sign company, the city for permits, printing company, website developer, promotional supplier, digital media company…that’s why you work with unLOCKEd. You have a single contact for all of your marketing and branding needs. Tailored Fit Is your business REBRANDING RELOCATING EXPANDING? At unLOCKEd , we take care of everything, that's right, all of it. We are industry experts with an abundance of experience. We will get your business where it needs to be, on time, the first time, and for the right price. Do you really have time for all those moving parts? Get started Our Focus FAQ How do I increase brand recognition? Brand recognition means more than receiving name mentions in front of potential customers; it’s about cultivating the desired perception and understanding of your brand among key audiences. You can gain traction through increased marketing or updated messaging; try adding new tools, adopting new strategies and experimenting with new channels. Create opportunities that will help your audience help you spread the word, providing a measurable return on your investment. You have an inherently built-in base of potential advocates in your employees. Fundamentals like this are often overlooked, but employees can be a great resource if you make it easy for them to spread the word. As you leverage your company’s mission, vision and values to talk about important business decisions or cultural choices in your office, employees can refer to this familiar messaging as a way to talk about your company with others. They don’t need to sell anything, just be visible and excited about your company. To generate positive brand awareness, you need to give before you take. Companies often forget about the opportunity to build brand awareness by doing helpful work for the community and aligning the brand with good causes. Putting structure behind these philanthropic endeavors helps build culture, stronger employee bonds and brand awareness through association. Do you only design logos? We can help with every brand identity touchpoint between a client and their audience. This may include company or product naming, logo design, advertising, web design, signage, and promotional items. What type of clients do you work with? It doesn’t matter what industry you work in or if we have worked with a similar client before—the goal is about communicating what makes you unique regardless of your offering. You could be an insurance company or a musician or anything in between. Do you take on small projects? Yes. Alongside the larger projects we also love working with smaller startups that are excited about what they are doing, understand that design is more than making something pretty, and are willing to invest an appropriate budget. For both large and small projects, the ideal situation is to have an ongoing relationship where we can have a more substantial impact on the brand over time. Should I go directly to a sign company? Most entrepreneurs need professional assistance with signage since they don't have experience in this area. You probably will not know how big the letters should be to be visible from down the block, and you may not know which materials fare best in inclement weather. For this reason, you should visit a professional--either a designer or a sign fabricator. A good designer knows when fabricators are cutting corners and not using the material requested or doing a shoddy job. A designer will also be present at the time of installation to make sure the sign is properly installed. Do I need a sign permit? A permit is required for any sign that is erected or displayed in accordance with the City's sign bylaw. Each City, Town or Township has different bylaws. We are experts at completing the requirements and applying for sign permits from Toronto to New Hamburg. Do you offer help with personal branding? Yes, a personal brand is about developing a calculated, comprehensive and authentic image in the minds of a targeted group of people, in order to accomplish a definitive goal or set of goals. People with the most effective personal brands utilize content, social media, email, networking, and other means of interpersonal and mass communication to creatively portray their tangible attributes (e.g. years of experience, education, portfolio, case studies) and intangible attributes (e.g. expertise, insights, sense of humor, inspiration, unconventionalism). What type of graphic services do you provide? You name it, we know how to draw, illustrate or design any graphics needed for your project. From creative branding identity projects to custom stationery graphic design and social media branding, we do it all. We love the thrill of new projects and new brand concepts. From creative strategy to custom brand engagement and brand awareness campaigns, you can trust that unLOCKEd is a company you can trust to handle all your graphic elements. Can unLOCKEd help with social media? Your business needs to be on social media. If you aren’t, you’re missing out on free and effective marketing tools. With almost 70 percent of people on social media, your social media campaigns can reach a lot of people. However, not every social media platform is a good fit for every business. You should invest your time and skills in the platforms where you're most likely to reach and engage with your target audience. unLOCKEd can help you pick the best social media network for your business, and help you learn about the top channels and how to use them for your business. Frequently Asked Questions We Are Proud Members of

Learn more about the team behind unLOCKEd Victoria Erica Sarah Victoria Founder/Head of Marketing Erica Graphic Designer Sarah Copywriter Victoria Founder/Head of Marketing From just 11 years old, Victoria was passionate about marketing, deciding she was going to be like Angela from Who's the Boss, a high-powered, successful advertising executive in New York. Victoria has been working in the industry for 20 years and has built relationships with hundreds of companies, specializing in specific niches that all help her clients. Almost 10 years ago, Victoria observed the need for consistency across all marketing mediums, from logo design, to signage, and everything in between. She saw time and time again that when a logo or brand was created, the way it would work across marketing channels, such as on signage or websites wasn’t considered, often leading to brand confusion. With that in mind, she started unLOCKEd Company. Erica Graphic Designer Meet Erica, a graphic designer who knew she was destined for art from a young age. After a few high school co-ops, she realized that Graphic Design was her calling. Erica honed her skills at Conestoga College and started her design career. When she met Victoria at unLOCKEd, they quickly became partners in design crime. Since then, she's been obsessed with all things branding and website design, making everything look beautifully cohesive. Sarah Copywriter Sarah has been in love with writing ever since she was little. Her parents found pieces of paper with song lyrics and stories scrawled across them in crayons as soon as she could write. She nurtured her love all through her schooling, from essays for class to poetry contests in her free time. By the end of high school, she found an interest in marketing and communications and combined her passions through a double major at the University of Windsor. Sarah completes the team at unLOCKEd and allows the company to take on any project with their expertise in every area of marketing.

unLOCKEd Marketin g gets the results your business needs. Success Stories We have had the privilege of working with so many growing companies in our region and we think they should get to share their results with you. Client: Project: We started working with Oxford at their first location at The Boardwalk. Since then we have either branded or rebranded their 14 locations. This includes their flagship location where we helped set the standard for signage, print designs, furniture, millwork, paint colours, flooring, and more... LEARN MORE Client: Project: We have branded two CPS locations in the Medical Centre at The Boardwalk. Working with the interior designer we developed the interior branding for the offices. We continue to support CPS as new Doctors and staff join the office with business cards, name signs, name tags and adding them to the directories. All it takes is a quick call or email and we take care of the rest. LEARN MORE Client: Project: We have been working with The Boardwalk for many years in many different capacities. We have helped plan several events, worked on their behalf with radio, transit ads, publications, printing, graphic design, interior branding, interior and exterior signs. We've completed the wayfinding, signage and printed materials for the Medical Centre at The Boardwalk and work with many of the businesses and Doctor's offices on an on going bases. LEARN MORE Client: Project: We rebranded seven locations for Josslin and Keil-Dadson Insurance. Each location was unique and required customized options for signage. With each location in a different city, we needed to apply for sign permits for each of the locations separately. LEARN MORE Success Stories TESTIMONIALS Victoria becomes a main player on your team. When someone has passion for their work, people notice. Victoria has been with us from the opening of our flagship location. From design, print to new creative concepts she always over delivers. Her print idea's get your business noticed. Victoria is detailed oriented, creative, unique, always professional and polished. Last minute deadlines are not a concern. She has tackled every challenge we presented her with and we are convinced she thrives under pressure. I wouldn't trust my brand with anyone else. ​ Alison Meriano, Sales & Marketing Manager Oxford Medical Imaging Testimonials Let's get started. At unLOCKEd, we take care of everything, that's right, all of it. We are industry experts with an abundance of experience. We will get your business where it needs to be, on time, the first time, and for the right price. Integrated Design, Brand and Marketing, Firm Serving Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, and beyond! Get started Our Services We handle the many moving parts so you can focus on your business. You do not have time to deal with a graphic designer, sign company, the city for permits, printing company, website developer, promotional supplier, digital media company…that’s why you work with unLOCKEd. You have a single contact for all of your marketing and branding needs so you can spend your time on your already full schedule. Learn more

unLOCKEd Marketing We handle the many moving parts so you can focus on your business. You do not have time to deal with a graphic designer, sign company, the city for permits, printing company, website developer, promotional supplier, digital media company…that’s why you work with unLOCKEd. You have a single contact for all of your marketing and branding needs so you can spend your time on your already full schedule. Custom Branding Branded products marketing fits easily into any advertising budget. Promotional products complement and actually increase the effectiveness of other advertising media. Signs & Graphics Interior, exterior and wayfinding signs should all be an extension of your brand. We work with you from design to installation including the sign permits, so everything is consistent and handled from end to end. Custom Websites Your website is the first and sometimes, the only thing your potential customers see when they are searching for your products or services. Having a website that people can find is crucial to growing your business. Special Events & Grand Openings Grand openings help attract new customers, generate buzz, gain media attention and create goodwill with neighboring businesses. We can help plan and execute. Local Business Marketing Packages Whether you’re just starting to get connected as a brand, working to stay connected, or seeking to grow your connections, we have the digi tal marketing package for you. ​ Please feel free to reach out to us to inquire about our personalized packages. Print & Design Services Whether you're looking for a new logo, brochures, banners, signage, trade-show booths — we’re here to help. Working with you to help choose the best materials and products for your needs ensuring your branding is consistent. Social Media Management Let our social media experts unLOCKE the impact of every post, blog, and content block that your business shares. We ensure every word is aligned with your strategic goals, SEO is optimized, and your message is delivered clearly. Our expertise allows your team to focus on what is important: building your business.⁠ Moss Enhance your interior branding with biophilic design. We can create unique signage pieces using a mix of materials like ezoBord or acrylic with preserved moss. These biophilic peices are in high demand in high impact areas like reception and entry ways. Interior Branding Interior branding is so much more than signage. It's creating a environment that seamlessly expresses your brand. This includes: wayfinding, reception signs, wall graphics, frosting etc. Interior Branding is a tool to communicate the essence of your company's brand identity through the design of its physical environment. Successful companies like Apple, Chanel and Louis Vuitton use it as a business strategy to enhance their brand image, gain client loyalty and, ultimately, higher profits. Blog Writing The unLOCKEd team works closely with our clients to establish impactful blog concepts and to create content calendars that optimize attention, compel readers to follow your content, and establish your company as a leader in its field.⁠ Custom Branding Signs & Graphics Custom Websites Special Events & Grand Openings Local Business Marketing Packages Print & Design Services Social Media Management Moss Interior Branding Blog Writing Contact us Let's get started on your projects today. Fill out the contact form below or give us a call. Let's unLOCKE the next level of your business victoria@unlockedcompany.com 519 571 4977 Serving Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, and beyond! Send Thanks! Message sent. Call Us Services Contact

Let's get started. Integrated Design, Brand and Marketing Firm in Waterloo ​ Make your business stand out with personal, one-on-one service from local branding and marketing experts. Serving Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge and beyond. Call Us Contact Us Submit Thanks for submitting!