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Services

Built for purpose. Tailored to who you are.

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Absolute Media Studio is the boutique, not-for-profit services arm of Canada Cartel (publisher of ABSOLUTE). We deliver evidence-led photojournalism, articles, explainers and digital toolkits for Canadian organizations that put People, Planet, Profit and Purpose to work. Truth = Zero.

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Canadian businesses

Build with clarity. Grow with pride. Lead with purpose.

  • Strategic brand and messaging development

  • Local and national communications strategy

  • Website and landing-page copy (CP-style clarity)

  • Social content and visual storytelling (captions, carousels, shorts)

  • Community-based campaigns and stakeholder outreach

 

Best for: entrepreneurs, trades, family-run firms, local product creators

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Non-Profits and NGOs

Campaign with purpose. Communicate with precision. Mobilize your mission.

  • Cause-centred messaging and campaign planning

  • Advocacy and awareness content (evidence-first)

  • Email and social engagement programs

  • Community-focused content creation (reports, posts, reels)

  • Event promotion and public outreach kits

 

Best for: grassroots movements, advocacy organizations, social initiatives

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Charities and Community Groups

Tell the real story. Reach real people. Build real trust.

  • Narrative and impact writing (profiles, case studies)

  • Photojournalism for campaigns or fundraising

  • Digital toolkits (flyers, social posts, micro-sites)

  • Local outreach strategy and partnerships

  • Donor messaging and supporter stewardship

 

 

Best for: small charities, Indigenous-led groups, local outreach efforts

HOW WE WORK

Built for purpose. Tailored to who you are.

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One mission. One price. Full focus. We work on a strict retainer model: clear hours, clear deliverables, no surprise bills. Truth = Zero.

What your hours can include

  • Field reporting and photography (iPhone/mobile or DSLR as needed)

  • Editorial planning, interviews, fact-checking and writing

  • Image selection, sequencing, basic global edits and captioning

  • Content kits for web and social (copy, alt text, CTAs, hashtags)

  • Monthly strategy, analytics review and next-month plan

  • Meetings and project management (capped at 15% of hours)

 

What’s not included

  • Expenses and incidentals (e.g., travel, kilometres, accommodation, meals within policy, permits, parking, venue/entry fees, shipping/courier, specialized equipment, third-party licences) are additional and billed at cost + 20%. Pre-approval required.

 

Usage rights

  • You receive a perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use the work across your owned channels (web, email, social, print collateral).

  • We retain creator copyright. With your consent, we may also feature the work in ABSOLUTE or our portfolio.

 

Timelines

  • Light pieces: 3–7 business days

  • Feature packages/photo essays: 7–14 business days

  • Rush work (if capacity allows): +25% of effective rate

 

Billing & terms

  • Expenses & incidentals: Out-of-pocket costs are invoiced with receipts at cost + 20% and added to the monthly invoice. All expenses must be approved in writing in advance. (Rates in CAD; HST applies where applicable.)

Retainer Packages (CAD)

All rates in CAD; HST additional. Unused hours roll over 30 days.

Builder

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10 hours / month — $1,550

 

Ideal for light content and steady presence.


Typical month: 1 short article or profile, 1 micro photo essay (6–8 frames), 6–10 social assets, monthly plan.

Momentum

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20 hours / month — $2,700

 

For growth and ongoing campaigns.


Typical month: 1 feature article (800–1,200 words), 1 photo essay (10–12 frames), 12–18 social assets, landing-page copy refresh, monthly analytics review.

Studio Core

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30 hours / month — $3,450

 

Full-throttle support.


 

Typical month: editorial calendar, 2 feature pieces, 1 photo essay, 20–24 social assets, 1 explainer or report summary, stakeholder toolkit, monthly strategy session.

Ethics & Approach

  • Truth = Zero: evidence before opinion; clarity before noise.

  • No politics, no religion, no drama: we keep work civic and practical.

  • Candid visuals: no staging; minimal global edits; accurate captions.

  • Accessibility: alt text, clear headings, plain language; we aim for WCAG-friendly outputs.

 

Onboarding in Three Steps

  1. Discovery (free, 30 minutes): goals, audiences, channels and constraints

  2. Scope & calendar: align deliverables to your hours; confirm timelines

  3. Kick-off: shared folder, approvals flow, first draft dates

 

FAQs

  • Can hours spike for events?

    • Yes—request temporary increases; we’ll confirm capacity.

  • Do you do paid ads?

    • We create the assets and copy; ad spend and media buying are client-side or via partner.

  • Can we get exclusivity?

    • Yes—by agreement for select projects (7–30 days typical).

  • Do you offer pro-bono?

    • We hold limited low-bono/pro-bono slots for community and Indigenous-led initiatives.

 

Ready to build something that matters?

We partner with people who believe in this land, its people and its potential. Whether you’re growing a local business, leading a cause or launching a campaign, Absolute Media Studio turns vision into action—strategically, calmly and with purpose.

 

Email: studio@canadacartel.ca • partnerships@canadacartel.ca

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