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Octopus Creative is a full-service creative agency specializing in branding, web design, SEO, social media, digital development, content marketing, and analytics. Founded in 2016, the agency serves small to medium enterprises, non-profits, cooperatives, and funded startups. They are based in Calgary with an additional office in Edmonton.
Octopus Creative is a full-service creative agency based in Calgary, Alberta, with an additional office in Edmonton. Founded in 2016, the agency positions itself as an "eight-armed marketing sidekick" for businesses seeking integrated marketing solutions. The agency's mission is to build top brands through a combination of branding, web design, search engine optimization, social media, digital development, content marketing, and analytics.
The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and typically works with a minimum budget of $10,000 to $25,000, with an average hourly rate of $150 per hour. Octopus Creative serves a diverse client base including small to medium enterprises, non-profits, cooperatives, and funded startups. The agency is capable of handling one-off projects or functioning as the entire marketing department for its clients.
Octopus Creative offers a comprehensive suite of services including digital marketing, email marketing, content marketing, advertising, SEO, social media marketing, PPC, video production, logo design, and public relations. The agency also lists inbound marketing as a specific area of expertise within digital marketing. This broad service range allows the agency to provide end-to-end marketing support.
The agency has worked with a variety of clients across multiple industries, including real estate (Century 21 Poirier Real Estate), automotive (JD Collision), travel (Travel Lakeland), construction (HR2 Construction), arts and culture (The Grande Parlour), education (Portage College), healthcare (Ageless Living), and energy (Primco Dene Group of Companies). Notable clients also include Co-op and Iron Horse Trail.
Client reviews on Google are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.7 rating from 7 reviews. Clients consistently give 5-star ratings, praising the agency's responsiveness, practical webinars, strong relationship-building, and ability to adapt to changing business needs and new technologies. One client noted that Octopus Creative "embodies the meaning of relationships" and credited the agency with significantly contributing to their business success.
The agency's portfolio includes work such as creating a website with a ticketing system for an arts and culture venue, and providing ongoing marketing support for small businesses. Octopus Creative also hosts educational webinars on topics like working remotely and home office collaboration tools, demonstrating a commitment to client education beyond core services.
Services
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Highly responsive and exceeds client expectations
- Provides practical and timely educational webinars
- Builds strong long-term relationships with clients
- Adapts to changing business needs and new technologies
Client Review Analysis
Clients consistently give 5-star ratings, praising responsiveness, practical webinars, strong relationships, and adaptability.