Helping Our Planet, One Client At A Time

We work 24/7 to help our customers implement green marketing programs that reflect their core values. Our clients know that it’s not only our green commitment and personal approach but, specifically, Kiwano’s ability to successfully develop effective marketing programs that enables us to create long-lasting relationships. Read on to learn how we get things done, and what they’re saying about Kiwano Marketing.

Our current portfolio includes the following green, socially responsible, and local businesses. They rock. Our job is to help them keep on rocking when it comes to marketing and green initiatives. See a fit for your company? Give us a shout!


ZOLD Eco-Sales Agency
Having grown considerably in the past years, ZOLD needed a marketing agency that not only could promote its brand nationwide, but was also in line with the company’s core values. Over the course of 2009, we’ve supported ZOLD on a variety of projects, such as managing the company’s name change, developing marketing materials for ZOLD’s customers and partners, promoting the company across Canada (mainly through social media and public relations campaigns), and optimizing ZOLD’s website.

ZOLD provides eco, safe and high-quality products to Canadian retailers and resellers. As Canada’s largest green products provider, ZOLD strives for excellence in service, logistics, and brand management, while providing the finest natural and organic products to the marketplace. ZOLD’s customer base for its fair trade products ranges from organic markets, baby & children stores, spas, institutional buyers, among others.

Stanley Park Ecology Society
Kiwano is excited to announce a full partnership with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES). As we’re avid users and admirers of downtown Vancouver’s beautiful Stanley Park, when SPES approached us for marketing assistance, we knew it was high time to give back to our local community. We developed this outstanding non-profit’s social media strategy (check out their twitter & Facebook profiles) and partnered with SPES to host our launch party in the heart of Stanley Park.

The Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation. The Stanley Park Ecology Society has been a registered charity since 1988.

Bridge to a Cool Planet
The other non-profit we’ve partnered with on 2009 was Bridge to a Cool Planet (B2CP). Kiwano Marketing was pleased to be the exclusive marketing firm for Bridge to a Cool Planet. We worked closely with B2CP to help raise awareness for Vancouver’s contribution to the International Day of Climate Action, on October 24, 2009.

Bridge to a Cool Planet is a grassroots effort to bring people from all walks of life together to call on governments to fight global warming. We hope you were able to join Bridge to a Cool Planet on October 24th, Vancouver’s contribution to the International Day of Climate Action, to ask the government to take a strong action at the climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Bridge to a Cool Planet is a 350.org and tcktcktck partner.

Guitar Unleashed
Guitar Unleashed contacted Kiwano Marketing to develop their SEO strategy, with three main goals: increase the number of website visitors, acquire a higher ranking in organic search results, and boost user loyalty.
Guitar Unleashed is a web-based, guitar chord editing application.

Exposure Clothing
Exposure contacted Kiwano Marketing with two goals in mind: to increase overall sales, and decrease sales seasonality by having more consistent sales revenues throughout the year. Kiwano developed a thorough marketing strategy, encompassing product offering, positioning, brand awareness (with a strong focus on word-of-mouth and viral marketing techniques), and customer loyalty.

Exposure is an independently-owned clothing store in Vancouver. With five locations in trendy areas of the city, Exposure is known to have unique and fashionable clothing & accessories, with a different flair from the collections offered by typical North American stores.

Gloo Studios
After experiencing a fantastic growth, Gloo Studios decided it was time to undergo a facelift and get into the social media sphere. Kiwano had a great time working with the fun team at Gloo Studios developing their social media and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to go with the new website. Kiwano also co-wrote a press release, which was picked by local newspapers.

Gloo Studios is an exciting video production company owned and operated by four artists, each with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry. Their team combines their personal and unique talents to create thrilling video productions and visual effects for clients around the world.

ESN: Entrepreneurial Success Network
A business association with rising demand, ESN decided in early 2010 to take their website to the next level. To support ESN’s new strategic direction, Kiwano developed a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy that allowed ESN to attract larger deals from Vancouver’s biggest enterprises.

ESN is one of Vancouver’s top business networking associations. ESN organizes creative networking events in Vancouver for new entrepreneurs and experienced business owners, providing timely resources to local small and medium-sized businesses for over four years.

Costa Azul
Kiwano was very excited to work with Costa Azul, a new sailing club based in Lisbon, Portugal. Kiwano provided the team at Costa Azul with a holistic approach to the club’s positioning, branding, messaging, services and website design. Kiwano also designed Costa Azul’s SEO strategy and wrote the copy for the club’s bilingual website, to be launched very soon.

Costa Azul Sailing Club offers unforgettable sailing outings and nautical courses. From sailing on the sheltered waters of the Tagus river to Cascais’s adventurous open sea, Costa Azul provides unique sailing programs for both beginners and experienced sailing enthusiasts along the Portuguese Coast.

MineralPRO
A small business based in Vernon, BC, MineralPRO needed support getting the word out on its innovative water filtering systems. Kiwano wrote a press release in late 2009, which was then disseminated by Marketwire, one of the top PR dissemination firms in the country.

MineralPRO provides water filtering solutions by using natural mineral and alkaline pH-balanced water purification systems, offering pure and healthy drinking water for homes, businesses and recreation. MineralPRO helps its customers have a positive impact on the planet by greatly reducing the environmental strain that results from water bottles.

Bon Bon Bodywear
Kiwano had a great time working with Bon Bon Bodywear, an irreverent men’s underwear brand that is fashionable and yet environmentally sustainable. Contacted to support the communications campaign across the globe, Kiwano worked with Bon Bon Bodywear by providing a strategic approach to the company’s press release, co-writing the piece with Lotus Leaf Communications.

Bon Bon Bodywear provides playful, fashionable, high-quality, and eco-friendly men’s underwear, creating a luxurious experience for the senses. Conceived in Canada in 2009 and available across North America, Europe and Australia, Bon Bon’s pieces are defined by fashion-forward color, active living, and an irreverent sense of humour, where sophisticated street meets contemporary themes.

It’s Your Move – Say No To Boxes
A pioneer in green moving, It’s Your Move has been enjoying a considerable growth on the past two years. With a keen interest to connect with potential clients, It’s Your Move hired Kiwano Marketing to support the company’s PR initiatives. Kiwano wrote an article on green moving tips, to be released very soon.

It’s Your Move provides a rental service of heavy-duty reusable moving crates and supplies throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Countering the myth that eco-friendly products and services come at a cost disincentive, It’s Your Move encourages consumers to ‘think outside the cardboard box’ by promoting a convenient, cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to the use of wasteful cardboard boxes for moving.

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What They’re Saying About Us

“ZOLD is thrilled to be working with Kiwano Marketing. The marketing landscape is littered with ‘green’ professionals, but we were very impressed with and ultimately swayed by Sofia’s passion to the industry and commitment to our like-minded ideals. I am very confident that Kiwano is the perfect company to assist us in creating a brand that Canadians will grow to know and trust in the months and years to come.”

- Rob Siegmund, Owner, ZOLD Eco-Sales Agency

“Sofia Ribeiro is doing a great job in finding her niche in the green marketing realm with Kiwano Marketing. She will continue to flourish as people get to know her and her work. Kiwano is a young, vibrant and resourceful firm driven by the energy of these two youthful entrepreneurs. Sofia aims to please and is well studied on green marketing as well as integrating social media into marketing and communications campaigns. Green marketing is not a fad to her. She is also highly accountable… she practices what she preaches. Kiwano will be extremely successful in the years ahead. I wish Sofia and Kiwano all the best as they make their mark in the marketing world.”

- David Olinger, Owner, The Write Stuff!

“Sofia is one of the most efficient and passionate individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. She has a great attention to detail and approaches each project with fresh energy and a drive for perfection. I have found her strong project management and communication skills instrumental in the success of various marketing pieces.”

- Sandy Lam, Graphic Designer, Slam Art & Design

“Sofia’s expertise in online marketing has helped me take my startup to the next level. Her contagious enthusiasm and positive attitude is a pleasure to work with. No matter what the task, Sofia always goes above and beyond my expectations.”

- Boris Smus, Guitar Unleashed

Contact us and start your green programs today.