About us

“Marketing has always been about getting noticed. But now, it’s beyond that. Your values and issues matter even more.”

Richard Clewes finds words that go with pictures. And visa versa. His reputation as a fussy, fanatical idea-generator began in advertising more than thirty years ago. He has won numerous international awards including the prestigious Cannes Festival Silver Lion.

Richard has been a sessional instructor at OCAD University and is the author of Finding Lily, a travel memoir about life after death.

He and his wife Sonya direct OneWorld Schoolhouse Foundation, a literacy charity for young readers in the Eastern Caribbean.

“Our best stories are substance with style. We’re always peeling back the layers, looking for what will amaze an audience.”

The second Richard first came to Canada from South Africa in 1989. That year he married a nursing student (met while backpacking in Europe) and thus began family life and a long career as an art director.

Today, Jennifer and Richard have three daughters in university: Nicole, Hannah and Charlotte. The second reason he’s likely to stay working is his love of all things visual. Which is convenient for us because he’s so very skillful.

“We work with clients to invent – and ultimately – improve their web presence. It’s a process that is equal parts creative and collaborative.”

Following a degree from Nova Scotia School of Art & Design, Rick began his creative career as a props manager for feature films and television. For almost 20 years, Rick has won plaudits for his finely-crafted website design.
Rick and Linda have two sons in school and a brown Labrador who has no interest in learning.

“We measure what matters.”

Pam’s senior role at The Strategic Counsel encompasses all aspects of research project design, management, analysis and reporting. As one of Canada’s most experienced research professionals, Clique is fortunate to have Pam’s expertise. While she undertakes projects in all sectors, her key focus has been education, the arts, culture and public policy. Pam is a runner, cyclist, swimmer and cook but not simultaneously.