Communications

In today’s media landscape it has never been harder to reach consumers, members, and the public with your message. We can help. Real North Strategies excels at strategic communications and public relations campaigns that deliver results. Our team of partners and free lancers have the experience to help you win when it counts.

Services we specialize in:

  • Association/member communications
  • Earned media strategies
  • Digital media campaigns

Testimonials

“From our first conversation, Matthew fully understood our product and our needs. He had the connections and experience necessary within the real estate space to get our message in front of the right people and drive results. Overall, working with Matthew has been a great experience and I would highly recommend Real North Strategies.”

Felicia Torchia

Director of Marketing, Ourboro

“Working with Mathew Thornton and Real North Strategies has been an absolute game-changer in our advocacy efforts. Their dedication and expertise have propelled our initiatives to new heights.They have proven themselves to be invaluable allies in our mission to enact positive change for our Association. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and achieving even more significant milestones.”

Krista Gionet

Executive Officer, Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS®

“It has been a long-awaited transformation for GDAR to elevate its performance in Government and External Relations. Thanks to the invaluable expertise of RealNorth Strategies, this transformation has swiftly become a reality. Their adept team has not only enabled us to fortify our existing relationships but has also empowered us to spearhead impactful solutions across our stakeholder community.”

Katrina Steffler

Executive Officer, Guelph & District Association of REALTORS®

“Real North provides value for your money when it comes to policy and advocacy work. We enlisted Matt for a special cross-Canadian project to look at best practices in ways to grow the entire housing spectrum across the country. He delivered big time and on budget. I would highly recommend Real North.”

Jamie Ryan

CEO, New Brunswick Real Estate Association

Our Experts

Matthew Thornton

Founder & Managing Partner

1-647-534-REAL (7325)

Our Results

Missing Middle Housing in Waterloo Region

In 2023, we partnered with the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) to execute on an consumer research and earned media strategy that highlighted the need for more missing middle housing in Waterloo Region. The result? Municipalities in Waterloo Region committed to rolling back exclusionary zoning and building more homes families can afford.

TRESA Training for TRREB Members

The Government of Ontario rolled out major public policy changes to the way the business of real estate is regulated creating a compliance challenge for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) members. Real North partnered with TRREB to deliver a member education campaign using video, digital and email content. The results? Our campaign generated 45,000 video views, a 55 per cent email open rate and 65,000 website visits.

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Government Relations

At Real North we specialize in doing world class government relations that achieves our client’s public policy goals. We have a track record of success at Queen’s Park and on Parliament Hill.

From research to advocacy campaigns, Real North Strategies has the expertise to help your organization achieve its government relations goals.

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Strategy

At Real North Strategies, we excel in strategic and operational planning to propel your organization forward. Our customized solutions encompass everything from crafting robust business strategies to optimizing operational processes. Got a strategy problem? We can help.

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