ABOUT

A SMALL TEAM THAT PACKS A BIG PUNCH FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Meet The Provoke Team

Get To Know Our People

Lisa C - The Creative Provoker / Partner² - Graphic Designer, Brand Expert, UX/UI Design

Lisa C

The Creative Provoker / Partner²

The Provokers²' Commander and Leader in all things design, but don’t let that fool you. She has so many layers to her. Graduating with a diploma in graphic design and advertising from Conestoga College has helped empower her with over 20+ years of experience in the industry. Having worked with some of the leading national Canadian brands such as Royal Bank of Canada, Loblaws, President Choice, and Canadian Tire, Lisa enjoys turning complex problems into simple, beautiful, and engaging designs. She is constantly striving to learn and grow with the times, recently finishing courses in Mobile and Web User Experience Design from Algonquin College.

When Lisa is not learning how to conquer the design world, she can be found visiting small batch breweries and distilleries all over Ontario, exploring waterfalls or in Toronto watching her Blue Jays and Raptors. Lisa loves travelling the globe, especially to remote destinations and beaches. If you don’t find her in the office, she is on a softball diamond trying to drive her team to victory with monster hits, or on a patio entertaining friends and clients. She always gives 110% in everything she does. It really doesn’t matter if it is at home or in the office, she is knocking out of the park her next design project.

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Shane J - The Techie Provoker / Partner² - Web Design, Google AdWords, Analytics, Social Media

Shane J

The Techie Provoker / Partner²

The Provokers²' resident Techie and Analytical Mind is a graduate of Mohawk College in software development, with years of website development experience. He started his journey with computers at the age of 7. Shane was a lover of all things in the realm of technology. After working for a year doing quality assurance on projects at Mohawk College, he teamed up with Lisa to help form Provoke Media & Design. Shane is the Ying to Lisa’s Yang in all respects. We can say that Shane likes to talk a bit, okay a lot, and this has helped the Provokers meet lots of amazing people and clients.

When Shane is not working on complex data or “talking people’s ears off”, he can be found travelling all over the country to find amazing food(especially burgers and food stuffed with cheese) and beverages. Shane is many things, including a father of two boys, an Xbox gamer, a crypto-enthusiast, a foodie, an amateur writer, and a photographer. We can definitely say Shane dabbles in all things nerdy, but can also be found cheering on his Hamilton Tiger-Cats and tailgating in Lot E. While Shane is not athletic in any way, he is a sports fan who frequently attends numerous live games and concerts. Shane hopes to one day be found working on a beach, taking pictures and writing a book a few feet from his beachfront home with family, friends, and his buddy Harvey.

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Harvey S - Social Media Expert

Harvey S

The Social Media Provoker

If you're wondering if Harvey is a dog, the answer is yes. Harvey is a Boston Terrier and English Bulldog mix, and the undeniable colouring of his brindle makes him the talk of all parties. He is a notorious attention hog and the camera just loves him, so who better to be our Social Media Expert than that adorable bulldog face of his? Harvey has become the topic of conversation at multiple client meetings since his introduction and picture on our website.

No longer a puppy, as he was during our last website rebuild, Harvey is now a grown-up adult bulldog with a love for carrots, peppers, and pizza. We are not going to lie. Who doesn’t love pizza? Just please don’t eat it around Harvey if you want your hearing to remain intact because you're not sharing it with him. In his free time, when he is still not eating sticks or begging for people to pet him, he is posing for photos for his adoring followers on Instagram.

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Our accomplishments

Awards

Provoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2023 Platinum Winner Burlington - AdvertisingProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2023 Platinum Winner Burlington - Digital MarketingProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2023 Platinum Winner Burlington - Graphic DesignProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2023 Platinum Winner Burlington - Marketing and AdvertisementProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2023 Platinum Winner Burlington - Social Media MarketingProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2023 Platinum Winner Burlington - Web DesignBurlington Post Readers Choice Awards 2022 - Provoke Media & Design - Diamond Winner | Best Web Services/Design | Best Advertising/Marketing Agency | Best Graphic Design ServicesProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2021 Platinum Winner Burlington - Best Graphic DesignProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2021 Platinum Winner Burlington - Best Web DesignBurlington Post Readers Choice Awards 2021 - Provoke Media & Design - Platinum Winner | Best Web Services/Design | Best Advertising/Marketing Agency | Best Graphic Design ServicesProvoke Media & Design | Awards -Burlington Post Readers' Choice 2020 Diamond Winner Burlington - Advertising/Marketing Agency, Web Services/Design, Graphic/Web DesignerProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2020 Platinum Winner Burlington - Best Graphic DesignProvoke Media & Design | Awards - Community Votes 2020 Platinum Winner Burlington - Best Web Design

Who We Are

More About Us

A small team that packs big punch for your brand with over 15 years’ experience.  Working with small to medium size businesses to help implement:

  • Logos & Brand Design
  • Visual identity
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Print Advertising
  • Social Media Setup & Management
  • Google AdWords
  • Banners
  • Print Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Landing page Design
  • Business Cards
  • Signage
  • Brochures
  • Digital Marketing

We work closely with our clients to create designs and material that make sense for their business. Get your small business provoked today!

What We Can Do For Your Business

Our Skills

Design

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Business Branding

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Web Design

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Digital Marketing

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Social Media Management

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Google AdWords

100%

2013

We started Provoke

225

Mouse batteries drained

12

Broken sunglasses

75

Coffees drank weekly

Testimonials

What they say 

We used Provoke Media to design our nsrmedia website.  They were top notch from beginning to end. In 25 years in the media business I have yet to see customer service that rivals theirs.  Use them

Barry Davis

NSR Media - Outta The Park Podcast

Top notch service, sleek design and warm, friendly personnel.  Just use them.  Seriously.

Matt McFarland

NSR Media - Outta The Park Podcast

It has been a delight working with Lisa on Casablanca Winery Inn's new website. Lisa & the Provoke Team had some great ideas and insight into today's challenging market. From the initial meeting and through-out the entire process, Lisa & Provoke did an amazing job for us, we couldn't be more pleased. Definitely a group to call on.

Lori Alexander

Director of Sales, Marketing & Events, Casablanca Winery Inn

Provoke fit our needs perfectly. Wow what great service, I love it! We have no regrets! We've used Logo design and t-shirt designs for the last 4 months.

William Sullivan

Owner, Be Outside - Adventure Brand

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