A Creative Agency in Toronto That Leads With Video

Viva Media is a video-first creative agency for brands that have outgrown templated marketing. We combine strategic thinking with production execution to create content that converts — not just content that looks good in a portfolio.

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500+

Video Campaigns

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4.9★

Client Rating

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3.2X

Average Campaign ROI

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Trusted by Air Canada · McCafé · Nestlé · P&G · Royal LePage · TD Bank · TED Talks · TJX · T-Fal · Endy

Most Marketing Agencies Outsource Their Best Work

Here’s the industry’s open secret: most creative agencies in Toronto don’t actually produce anything. They concept. They pitch. Then they subcontract the production to someone else — adding a markup and losing control of quality in the process.

Viva Media is different. We’re a vertically integrated creative agency — strategy, scripting, production, post, and performance tracking all happen under one roof. No middlemen, no handoffs, no surprises.

The result? Better creative, faster timelines, and campaigns where every dollar goes toward making your content better — not padding someone’s management fee.

Full-Funnel Video Marketing

Brand Strategy

We build video marketing strategies grounded in audience research, competitive analysis, and business objectives. Not mood boards — actual strategies with measurable KPIs, distribution plans, and content calendars.

Content Production

From national broadcast campaigns to daily social content, we produce video at every scale. Professional crews, premium equipment, and senior talent on every shoot.

Performance & Optimization

We don’t hand you files and walk away. Every campaign includes performance tracking, reporting, and optimization recommendations so your next video performs even better.

Agency Strategy. Production Value. One Team.

Strategy

Traditional: Extensive strategic planning billed hourly with no production accountability.

Viva Media: Strategy built into every project — audience research, KPIs, and distribution planning included.

Production

Traditional: Outsourced to third-party vendors with markups and quality inconsistency.

Viva Media: In-house senior crews, professional equipment, and direct creative control on every shoot.

Cost

Traditional: Agency markup plus separate production fees — paying two companies for one project.

Viva Media: One transparent price for strategy through delivery. No hidden fees, no middlemen.

Speed

Traditional: 8–16 weeks typical with handoffs between strategy and production teams.

Viva Media: 4–6 weeks typical. One team, no handoffs, no delays between phases.

Accountability

Traditional: Finger-pointing between vendors when things go wrong.

Viva Media: Single point of contact from kickoff to delivery. One team owns the outcome.

Measurement

Traditional: Vanity metrics like reach and impressions with no business impact tracking.

Viva Media: Business metrics — ROI, cost-per-lead, conversions, and revenue attribution.

Creative Agency Services Across Industries

We've produced campaigns across a wide range of industries, bringing category-specific expertise to every project:

Financial Services

TD Bank, Royal LePage — compliance-ready brand campaigns, product launches, and customer testimonials.

Food & Beverage

McCafé, Nestlé, T-Fal — product launches, recipe content, and national broadcast campaigns.

Consumer Brands

P&G, Endy, TJX — lifestyle content, unboxing videos, and social media campaigns.

Technology & SaaS

Enterprise explainers, product demos, launch videos, and developer-focused content.

Real Estate

Property marketing, neighbourhood tours, development launches, and agent branding content.

Healthcare & Wellness

Patient stories, brand campaigns, facility tours, and health awareness content.

Education & Non-Profit

TED Talks, campaign films, fundraising content, and student recruitment videos.

Professional Services

Recruitment videos, employer branding, thought leadership content, and training materials.

Why Brands Stay

92% client retention means brands don’t just hire us once — they build their content strategy around working with us.

“They took the time to understand our brand, our audience, and our goals before any cameras started rolling. The final product exceeded our expectations and delivered real results.”

David M. — Marketing Director

“Working with Viva Media felt like having an in-house creative team. They handled everything from strategy to final delivery with exceptional professionalism.”

Ian S. — Brand Manager

Part of Toronto’s Creative Ecosystem

Toronto is home to one of North America’s fastest-growing creative economies, and Viva Media has been part of that ecosystem since day one. Based at 777 The Queensway in Toronto’s west end, we work alongside the city’s best directors, cinematographers, editors, animators, and producers.

Our local network means we can scale production quickly for large campaigns, access diverse filming locations across the GTA, and tap into Toronto’s deep talent pool for specialized projects.

Toronto — Downtown core, Entertainment District, King West, Leslieville

North York — Corporate campuses, retail locations, studio spaces

Scarborough — Community stories, diverse brand activations

Mississauga & Brampton — Industrial, corporate, and commercial shoots

Markham & Vaughan — Tech corridors and suburban brand content

Broader GTA — On-location production anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Viva Media different from a traditional creative or advertising agency?

Traditional agencies typically handle strategy and concept, then outsource production to a third-party production house — adding cost and complexity. Viva Media handles everything in-house: strategy, scripting, production, post-production, and performance tracking. You get agency-level thinking at production pricing, with one team accountable for results.

Do you only do video, or other types of creative work too?

Video is our core, but our strategy work covers the full marketing funnel. We help brands develop content strategies, distribution plans, and performance frameworks that often include photography, motion graphics, and written content alongside video.

What size companies do you work with?

We work with brands at every stage — from growth-stage startups building their first video strategy to enterprise brands like TD Bank and Nestlé running national campaigns. Our sweet spot is companies spending $25,000–$100,000+ annually on video content who want a strategic partner, not just a vendor.

How do you measure the success of a campaign?

We define KPIs at the start of every project — conversions, cost-per-lead, engagement rates, revenue attribution, or whatever metrics matter most to your business. We provide performance dashboards and quarterly reviews, and we use data from each campaign to improve the next one. Our clients average a 3.2X ROI on commercial projects.

What does the typical engagement look like?

Most clients start with a single project (usually in the $25,000–$75,000 range) and then move to a retainer or ongoing content partnership. Typical project timelines are 4–6 weeks from kickoff to delivery. We offer monthly retainers for brands that need consistent content production.

Can you work with our existing agency or marketing team?

Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with in-house marketing teams and complement existing agency relationships. Some clients use us as their full creative partner; others bring us in specifically for video strategy and production while their AOR handles other channels.

Stop Paying Agency Prices for Production-Only Work

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We’ll review your current video marketing approach, identify opportunities, and outline how a video-first creative strategy could drive better results for your brand. Honest advice, no hard sell.

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