Who we are
Accretive [uh-kree-tiv]
adjective
characterized by incremental growth or increase.
astronomy
characterized by the coming together and cohesion of matter under the influence of gravitation to form larger bodies.
Located in Northern Ontario in the heart of the Great Lakes, we’re a tight-knit team of creative thinkers and problem solvers, dedicated to strengthening the community we serve. As a sub-division of Village Media, we’re also deeply connected to a network of local audiences across Ontario. In everything we do, we’re grounded in our values of authenticity, integrity, quality and creativity.
Our team
Our diverse team brings together professionals in strategy, design, writing, video and web development to offer full creative services. With over 40 years of collective marketing experience, we have the knowledge and skill sets to make your brand shine.
![Laura Disano headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1-Laura-422x640.jpg)
Laura Disano
Client Strategist
![Aja Fera headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-Aja-422x640.jpg)
Aja Fera
Creative Director
![Jeff Elgie headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3-Jeff-422x640.jpg)
Jeff Elgie
Strategic Advisor
![Scott Elgie headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/4-Scott-422x640.jpg)
Scott Elgie
Interactive Development
![Mat Lajoie headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5-Mat-422x640.jpg)
Mat Lajoie
Content Director
![Eric Moss headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/6-Eric-422x640.jpg)
Eric Moss
Interactive Design
![Zack Trunzo headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/7-Zack-422x640.jpg)
Zack Trunzo
Videographer
![Drew Armstrong headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8-Drew-422x640.jpg)
Drew Armstrong
Multimedia Producer
![Jayda Avilla headshot](https://accretive.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/9-Jayda-422x640.jpg)
Jayda Avilla
Junior Graphic Designer
How we’re different
Accretive
- Flexible & accommodating
- Customized tailored solutions
- Tangible outputs
- Efficient & responsive
- Emotionally invested
- By your side, the whole way
Other agencies
- Transactional
- Templated approach
- Make shiny objects
- Slow to communicate
- Impersonal
- Hands-off
Our evolution
Through our parent company Village Media and connection to SooToday, Accretive was created organically from our existing relationships in the Sault Ste. Marie community.
There was a need in the market for a one-stop, full-service creative studio. And since we already had all these specialties in-house, we were perfectly equipped to address it.
Accretive formally began in January 2021. However, we also evolved from Village Electric, a video production company of Village Media, which operated for several years prior.
Our team has worked together for years through different local organizations and have strong relationships, processes and understanding of one another and the work we do.
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