swerve
swerve is a public relations agency based in Burlington (founded 2010).
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About swerve
Founded in 2010 as Swerve PR, the agency has since evolved into a full-service integrated marketing firm, now operating under the name Swerve. Based in Burlington, Canada, the agency has spent over 15 years building a reputation for driving measurable results for family lifestyle brands. Swerve specializes in public relations and communications, offering a comprehensive suite of services that blend traditional media relations with modern digital and influencer marketing. The agency serves both US and Canadian markets, with a particular focus on reaching families, young parents, tweens, teens, and young urban professionals.
Specialized Services for Family Lifestyle and Consumer Brands
Swerve tailors its offerings to the unique needs of brands in the toy, consumer tech, baby, food, fashion, beauty, and video game sectors. The agency is particularly known for its expertise in gift guides, media tours, and product launches, helping brands secure coverage in top-tier lifestyle and parenting publications. The team also excels in influencer marketing and affiliate marketing, creating campaigns that resonate with modern consumers. Below are some of the core services Swerve provides:
- Publicity and media relations (including media tours and gift guide placements)
- Influencer marketing and affiliate marketing programs
- Social media marketing and brand marketing
- Event management and media & influencer events
- Creative strategy and digital marketing
- Website design and brand marketing
- Full-service marketing & communications programs
One of the agency's signature initiatives is the "Let's Play Media & Influencer Showcase," an event that brings together toy and consumer tech brands with key media and influencers. This showcase exemplifies Swerve's hands-on, event-driven approach to building brand awareness and driving consumer engagement.
Strategic Storytelling and Integrated Methodology
Swerve's methodology is rooted in strategic storytelling. Led by Andrew Wagar, the team focuses on creating emotional connections that influence consumer behavior. Rather than relying on cookie-cutter templates, Swerve develops custom strategies for each client, aligning every campaign with specific brand goals and measurable KPIs. The agency emphasizes a non-cookie-cutter approach, ensuring that each brand's unique voice and target audience are central to the marketing plan. This integrated approach combines public relations, digital marketing, social media, and event activations into cohesive campaigns that drive return on investment. Swerve's experience spans both the US and Canadian markets, allowing it to navigate cross-border media landscapes and cultural nuances effectively.
Location and Market Focus
Located at 1440 Grahams Ln in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Swerve is strategically positioned near the Greater Toronto Area, one of North America's largest media and retail hubs. This location allows the agency to maintain strong relationships with Canadian media outlets while also serving US-based clients. Burlington's proximity to Toronto and major transportation routes makes it an ideal base for a firm that regularly coordinates media tours, product launches, and influencer events across North America. The agency's work often targets families and young parents, but it also extends to tweens, teens, and young urban professionals, reflecting the diverse demographic reach of its client brands.
Swerve is best suited for family lifestyle brands in the toy, baby, consumer tech, food, fashion, beauty, and video game sectors that are looking for a full-service marketing partner with deep expertise in public relations and influencer marketing. The agency is a strong fit for both US and Canadian companies seeking an integrated approach that combines traditional media relations with modern digital strategies. Brands that value customized, results-driven campaigns and want to build emotional connections with their target audiences will find Swerve's strategic storytelling and event-driven approach particularly effective.
Key facts
- Team size: 11-50 employees
- Headquarters: 1440 Grahams Ln, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7S 1W3
- Address: 1440 Grahams Ln , Burlington Ontario Canada L7S 1W3
- SIC codes: 7311
Keywords & focus
Topics and areas swerve works with.
- publicity
- media tours
- marketing & communications programs
- gift guides
- lifestyle
- toy
- consumer tech
- baby
- media events
- brand launch
- influencer marketing
- media relations
- event management
- creative strategy
- digital marketing
- social media marketing
- brand marketing
- website design
- affiliate marketing
- baby product marketing
- food brand marketing
- fashion marketing
- beauty marketing
- video game marketing
- media & influencer events
- lets play media & influencer showcase
- public relations & communications services
- toy marketing
- tech consumer electronics
- full-service marketing agency
- +60 more
Technologies
Gmail, Google Apps, GoDaddy Hosting, Hubspot, Google Font API, WordPress.org, Linkedin Marketing Solutions, Apache, Google Tag Manager, Quantcast, reCAPTCHA, Woo Commerce, Mobile Friendly
Industries served by swerve
swerve works with clients across 1 sectors. Whether you are a startup or an enterprise, they can support your PR and communications goals.
- public relations & communications
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Frequently asked questions about swerve
Common questions and answers about swerve, their services, location, and how to work with them.
- Where is swerve located?
- swerve is headquartered in Burlington.
- What services does swerve offer?
- swerve offers media relations, communications strategy, and public relations. They help brands with public relations, media outreach, and strategic communications.
- What industries does swerve serve?
- swerve serves clients in public relations & communications. They work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across these sectors.
- Is swerve a verified PR agency?
- swerve is listed on Online PR. Verification status is shown on their profile.
- How can I contact swerve?
- You can visit their website at http://www.swervestrategic.com
- How many reviews does swerve have?
- swerve has 0 client reviews with an average rating of 0.0 out of 5.
- When was swerve founded?
- swerve was founded in 2010.
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