About iAMBIC

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Teresa Donia founded iAMBIC Communications Inc. in 2001 as a full service communications agency. Teresa and her senior consultants are trained journalists well known for providing targeted media and public relations services. iAMBIC has grown its client base to include more than two dozen North American corporations, organizations, and associations in the beauty, fashion, medical, health care, legal, environmental, governmental, and fitness and lifestyle industries. iAMBIC enlists the latest trends and technology and communications tools to create cost-effective, results-driven, thought-provoking campaigns.

Our clients include...

  • Argonauta Strategic Alliances Consulting Inc.
  • AirRoamer Inc.
  • Alcohol & Drug Recovery Association of Ontario
  • Biochem Environmental Solutions
  • Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices
  • Brodie Health Solutions Inc.
  • Cassels Brock LLP
  • The City of Vaughan
  • The First Annual Louise Russo W.A.V.E. (Walk Against Violence Everywhere)
  • Innoversity Summit 2006
  • Miller Thomson LLP
  • The Nia Technique - Canada
  • Revolution Fitness
  • Queens University
  • The Strange Universe Packaging Architects
  • The Town of Aurora
  • Unisource Canada
  • WEAL Consulting Inc.
  • Wynford Dental Arts
  • WeirFoulds LLP
  • YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Discovery Campus

Testimonials

The Kids Are Alright Blogs about NAOT footwear and iAMBIC Communications

"I receive my NAOTs gratis, in exchange for raving about them here and wearing them, of course, but this is something I would do, and have been doing with NAOTs that I have paid for, for years. I love the product, I love the company, I love their PR firm, and I love the way they conduct themselves with bloggers and social media types. I’m picky about this type of thing, and NAOT and iAMBIC are a great example of doing it right.

-Karen Green, Author, http://kidsarealrightto.blogspot.com/2011/11/these-are-few-of-my-favourite-things.html

Red Wheel Marketing

"Wow…while I was lost in a sea, a veritable morass, of intertwined thoughts and ideas, you were really able to tease out the key nuggets and make it flow. Thanks for writing a media release which resulted in a profile in the National Post newspaper and Financial Post magazine.”
-Carolyn Reid, President, Red Wheel Marketing

Women’s Legal Education And Action Fund (LEAF)

“Teresa is the consummate professional when it comes to PR and media relations. When a project comes up she is the first person I think of to do the job. She does great work and is a pleasure to work with.”
-Katherine Blake, Director of Fund Development, LEAF

Varanor International

“I am pleased to add my name to the list of Teresa Donia’s references. She has been very effective in handling the media relations for our firm and me. In five months of working with Teresa, her press releases and promotional efforts led to an interview with the National Post, two radio interviews, two television interviews and the introduction to a key business contact. My ‘internet profile’ has gone from virtually non existent to a strong presence. Teresa produces results.”
-Norm Nopper, Director, Varanor International

www.studentawards.com

“Teresa Donia was a pleasure to work with. Her insights into ways to increase awareness of our business have been valuable. As well, her access to print, radio and television media professionals was very beneficial to our firm.”
-Suzanne Tyson, President, Studentawards Inc.

Solemates Inc.

"iAMBIC Communications has been part of the Solemates Inc. team since February, 2008, working to publicize NAOT footwear. It is Teresa Donia who has helped to increase awareness of our NAOT line – known for its comfort and style - both locally and nationally. Due to her hard work and excellent contacts NAOT footwear has been profiled in many Canadian media outlets, including The Globe and Mail, Breakfast Television, CityLine and Canadian Family magazine."

-Corinne Lissoos, President, Solemates Inc.

Miller Thomson LLP

“iAMBIC provides us with a ‘virtual’ public relations department, offering exactly the services we need, when we need them, at a reasonable, predictable cost. Our firm’s exposure in print and on radio and television has increased substantially in just a few months. The best part is that I’m spending less time on media relations but getting much better results.”
-Kelli Wight, National Director of Marketing, Miller Thomson LLP (former)

Argonauta Strategic Alliances Consulting Inc.

“Teresa Donia is a very skilled professional. It has been a real pleasure to work with her and I am very satisfied with the results of her consulting services. I look forward to working with her in the future and would highly recommend her.”
-Maria Gonzalez, President, Argonauta Strategic Alliances Consulting Inc.

Innoversity Summit 2006

“Innoversity enjoyed working with Teresa and her team at iAMBIC Communications. They are knowledgeable and professional. Our only complaint was that we did not bring them on board sooner.”
-Larry Mah, Project Manager, Innoversity Summit 2006

Louise Russo Walk Against Violence Everywhere

“I found Teresa to be organized, efficient and effective in developing the press kit for the Louise Russo W.A.V.E. We had national and local media cover our first annual Walk Against Violence Everywhere (W.A.V.E.) event. We greatly appreciated her input and promptness in getting things completed in a timely matter. Thank you so much for supporting our event!”
-Louise Russo, founder, Walk Against Violence Everywhere.

Unisource Canada

“I am pleased with the great ability to adapt the style of writing to the audience while capturing the essence of corporate culture. Meeting demanding deadlines while maintaining quality of writing are always successfully achieved.”
-Nanette Libatique, National Marketing Co-ordinator, Printing, Unisource Canada, Inc.

“Your joint efforts have assisted us in reaching our customer audience in a professional manner.”
-Stephen King, National Marketing Manager Facility Supplies, Unisource Canada

AirRoamer Inc.

“iAMBIC has been a critical component in AirRoamer’s success in representing our identity to our stakeholders. Whether it be communicating to investors, to new customers, to established partners, or the community at large, iAMBIC has provided the knowledge, Skills and PR leadership to get the job done. They are not just a partner but an integral part of our team.”
-Probal Lala, President and CEO, AirRoamer Inc.

Youth in Motion

“Dear Teresa, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your help and support. By volunteering your time and expertise to secure media partners for our new national project Top 20 Under 20, you have helped to move this project to a new level. Thanks to your efforts, we are proud to have Global Television and The National Post as program partners. Without your help this would not have been possible.”
- Akela Peoples, Executive Director, Youth in Motion

WeirFoulds LLP

“I think the quality of your service is excellent, the results were impressive and I look forward to working with you again.”
-Deborah E. Niles, Marketing Manager, WeirFoulds LLP (former)

Case studies

Pain Management DVD for Doctors, Clinics and the General Public

A well-known Canadian pain specialist created a new kit (Book and DVD) to promote pain management through gentle techniques and exercises. iAMBIC was involved in every step of creation and execution of the DVD and the media launch, including:

  • market research on competing products and the size of the market
  • content for Press Kit
  • book speaking engagements for the doctor at conferences, associations, and groups
  • attend lifestyle event to launch and promote the DVD
  • co-ordinate media interviews and profiles in the National Post, Canadian Living magazine (cover story), Canada AM, 680 News

Corporate Newsletter for Fortune 500 Company

Designed the layout and wrote all copy for an external newsletter distributed to 10,000 customers in Canada.

The First Annual Louise Russo Walk Against Violence Everywhere Event

Created Press Kit. Helped launch WAVE to media for the first annual event held on May 28, 2006.

Innoversity Summit 2006

Created media releases. Forwarded media releases, provided follow up calls. Arranged media interviews. Coverage included newspaper, radio, and television media outlets.

Youth in Motion - Top 20 Under 20

As a Top 20 Under 20 Advisory Group member, involved in launching this charitable, national program and organizing media partnerships with the Global Television Network and the National Post newspaper.