The Influence Agency

An award-winning digital marketing agency

Founded in Toronto in 2017, The Influence Agency is recognized for delivering performance-based marketing campaigns for some of the most exciting brands in the world. We are experts in all facets of digital marketing to meet your brand’s needs; from engaging Influencer and Social Media marketing campaigns, creating unique custom content, to building intelligent SEO and Paid Media strategies to grow your business.

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Our clients

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Alethea Spiridon

Associate Content Director

Jasper AI Foundations

Surfer SEO Certification

Foundations of Project Management

  • Content Strategy for Professionals: Managing Content (Northwestern University)
  • Content Strategy for Professionals: Engaging Audiences (Northwestern University)
  • Cannabis Industry Specialization, Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals (Durham College)
  • Book and Magazine Publishing, Post-Grad Certificate - (Centennial College - School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design)
  • Non-Fiction Writing, Certificate (University of Iowa)
  • Creative Writing, Post-Grad Certificate (Humber College)
  • Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing Certificate (McKay Institute)
  • Bachelor of Liberal Arts (4 yr), English Literature (University of Saskatchewan)
Ally Castillo, Content Writer - The Influence Agency

Ally Castillo

Content Writer

Ariadne Rojas, Sr. Social Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Ariadne Rojas

Sr. Social Media Manager

Google Digital Academy:
Google Analytics Certification

HubSpot Academy Digital Marketing Certification

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy

Ariel Salinga, Social Engagement Coordinator - The Influence Agency

Ariel Salinga

Social Engagement Coordinator

Google Certification

Social Media Marketing Certification Course
Digital Advertising
Digital Marketing
Ads Training: Fundamentals of Digital Advertising
Social Media Content Calendar
Essentials for Continued Success with Social Media
Measuring your Social Return of Investment
Introduction to Social Media Advertising

Develop Your Social Media Marketing Skills
Social Media Stories: Creative Strategies and Tips
Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels
Content Creation: Strategy and Tools
Essential Skills for Social Media Managers
Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization
Social Media Marketing Foundations

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy
TikTok Cap University

Brittni Grier, Social Media Coordinator - The Influence Agency

Brittni Grier

Social Media Coordinator

Udemy Video Editing in CapCut

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate

HootSuite Social Media Marketing Certification
Hootsuite Platform Certification

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy

Caelia Luk, Lead Developer - The Influence Agency

Caelia Luk

Lead Developer

Laura MacDonald, Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Claire McCulloch

Social Media Manager

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy

Danielle Howson, Lead Web Optimization Manager - The Influence Agency

Danielle Howson

Associate Director of CRO

GA4 Certification

CRO Certification

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Daniel Morrison

Account Coordinator

Google Analytics Certification

Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
Hootsuite Platform Certification

Hubspot Academy Inbound Sales
Hubspot Academy Content Marketing

LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals
LinkedIn Marketing Analytics: Presenting Digital Marketing Data
LinkedIn Consumer Behavior Trends: Meet the Postmodern Consumer
LinkedIn Marketing: Conversion Rate Optimization
LinkedIn Social Media Video for Business & Marketing

Udemy - AI Marketing to Grow your Business
Udemy - The Complete Storytelling Course for Speaking & Presenting

Darcy Price, SEO Manager - The Influence Agency

Darcy Price

SEO Manager

Ahrefs Academy

GA4 Certification

Surfer SEO Certification

Jasper AI Foundations

Darsh Khithani, Associate Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Darsh Khithani

Associate Client Success Manager

Brainstation Product Management

TikTok Academy

David Iseken, Lead Developer - The Influence Agency

David Iseken

Lead Developer

Dmitry Avdeev, Web Project Manager- The Influence Agency

Dmitry Avdeev

Web Project Manager

Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Google Analytics Certification

Elijah-Blue Vieau, Director Of SEO - The Influence Agency

Elijah-Blue Vieau

Director Of SEO

Ahrefs Academy

Jasper AI Foundations

GA4 Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
Jasper AI Foundations

Surfer SEO Certification

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Evonne Downer

Content Coordinator

Ahrefs Academy

Jasper AI Foundations

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Franca Gulotta

Financial Controller

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Honours Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto

Gabby Frank, Lead Photographer - The Influence Agency

Gabby Frank

Lead Photographer

TikTok Academy
TikTok Cap University

BFA in Photography

Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards (2024): Photography Services

Gagan Saggu, Digital Designer - The Influence Agency

Gagan Saggu

Digital Designer

Udemy CRO Certification

Webflow CMS Certification
Webflow Layout Certification

Helena Pires, Bookkeeper - The Influence Agency

Helena Pires

Bookkeeper

Jackie Tambosso, Sr. Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Jackie Tambosso

Sr. Client Success Manager

GA4 Certification

SEM Rush Academy in Local Search

TikTok Academy

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Julie Prendergast

Client Success Manager

John Bastawrous, Account Director, Digital Marketing - The Influence Agency

John Bastawrous

Account Director, Digital Marketing

Google Search

TikTok Academy

Joy, Chief Happiness Officer - The Influence Agency

Joy

Chief Happiness Officer

Best in Show

Kayla Mandel, Department Lead, Social & Creative Services - The Influence Agency

Kayla Mandel

Department Lead, Social & Creative Services

Hubspot: Social Media Marketing

Sprout Social Certification

Kitty Carr, Director Of Creative Strategy - The Influence Agency

Kitty Carr

Director Of Creative Strategy

Google Ads Creative Certification
GA4 Certification

TikTok Academy

Kyler Marklinger, Social Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Kyler Marklinger

Social Media Manager

Content Creation: Strategy & Tools
Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy

Laura MacDonald, Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Laura MacDonald

Client Success Manager

Hubspot Digital Marketing

TikTok Academy

Leira Lacuata, Content Writer - The Influence Agency

Leira Lacuata

Content Writer

Leira Lacuata, Content Writer - The Influence Agency

Loris Gabriel Cardilli

Account Coordinator

Google Ads Search Certification
Google Analytics Certification

TikTok Academy

ECDL/ICDL Full Certification
Sprout Social - Mastering Social Listening

Luke Lu, Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Luke Lu

Client Success Manager

Google Digital Garage - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Ads Certification
GA4 Certification

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Leann Padilla

Content Editor

Maggie Fogg, Sr. Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Maggie Fogg

Sr. Client Success Manager

Brand Identity and Strategy
Storytelling in Branding & Content Marketing
From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories
Branding & Customer Experience

Kellogg Executive Education Accellerated Marketing Leadership Program

Meltwater: Influencer Marketing I Certificate
Meltwater: Influencer Marketing II Certificate

Pinterest Academy

How to Outrank Your Competition in Local Search
SEO Crash course

TikTok Academy 101
TikTok Cap University

Mahi Yordanos, Social Media Content Creator - The Influence Agency

Mahi Yordanos

Social Media Content Creator

Mobile Video Editing Master Course

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy

Marc Mesina, Social Content Creator & Editor - The Influence Agency

Marc Mesina

Social Content Creator & Editor

HubSpot Academy SEO Certification

TikTok Academy

Marcel Canzona, Lead Videographer - The Influence Agency

Marcel Canzona

Lead, Video Production

TikTok Academy

Marta Gongos, HR Manager - The Influence Agency

Marta Gongos

HR Manager

  • Strategic Human Resources Certificate
  • Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers Talent Management
Mike Landry, VP of Strategy - The Influence Agency

Mike Landry

VP of Strategy

Google Ads & Advanced Reporting

TikTok Academy 101

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Marc Caughlin

Client Success Manager

Google Ads Search Certification
Analytics Certificate    

Hubspot Digital Marketing

TikTok Academy

Natalia Osmolovskaya, Photographer - The Influence Agency

Natalia Osmolovskaya

Photographer

TikTok Academy
TikTok Cap University

Nick Freda, Business Development - The Influence Agency

Nick Freda

Business Development

Nick Monardo, Sr. Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Nick Monardo

Sr. Client Success Manager

Google Ads Search Certification
Google Analytics 4 Certificate

How to Outrank Your Competition in Local Search

TikTok Academy

Noah Parker, VP of Operations - The Influence Agency

Noah Parker

VP of Operations

2023 AdCann Cannabis Agency Marketer of the Year

Google Ads Search Certification
Google Ads Qualified - Measurement Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
GA4 Certification

SEO Fundamentals Certification
Google Ads Fundamentals Certification

TikTok Academy 101
TikTok For Small Business
TikTok Cap University

Princess Orfano, Content Writer - The Influence Agency

Princess Orfano

Content Writer

Rocco Bombardieri, Art Director - The Influence Agency

Rocco Bombardieri

Art Director

Asana Ambassador

Udemy CRO Certification

Webflow CMS Certification
Webflow Layout Certification
Webflow Expert Certification

Ryan Stephenson, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Ryan Stephenson

Sr. Paid Media Manager

GA4 Certification
Google Ads - Measurement Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
Google Ads Apps Certification

Linkedin Fundementals Certification

Meta Blueprint Certification

Intro to TikTok for Business

Sam Butcher, Creative Director - The Influence Agency

Sam Butcher

Creative Director

Google Ads Certificate
Google Analytics Certificate
Google Garage Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certificate

TikTok Academy
TikTok Cap University

Sara Ensan, Sr. Digital Designer - The Influence Agency

Sara Ensan

Sr. Digital Designer

Udemy CRO Certification

Sari Klaczkowski, Sr. Client Success Manager - The Influence Agency

Sari Klaczkowski

Sr. Client Success Manager

GA4 Certification
Google Ads Search Cetification

Sharifa Duncan, Sr. Social Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Sharifa Duncan

Sr. Social Media Manager

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
Google Analytics Certificate

Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
Hootsuite Platform Certification

Hubspot: Social Media Marketing

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy

Sonia Batra, Director Of PMO - The Influence Agency

Sonia Batra

Director Of PMO

Stephanie Cho, Digital Designer - The Influence Agency

Stephanie Cho

Digital Designer

Udemy CRO Certification

Webflow CMS Certification
Webflow Layout Certification

Stephanie Palasti, VP of Client Solutions - The Influence Agency

Stephanie Palasti

VP of Client Solutions

Stephen Pedder, Director of Human Resources - The Influence Agency

Stephen Pedder

Director of Human Resources

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management, De Montfort University

Suhani Purohit, SEO Specialist - The Influence Agency

Suhani Purohit

SEO Specialist

Ahrefs Academy

Google Analytics Certificate

Scrum Master Certified

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Teresa Feng

Paid Media Coordinator

Google Ads Search Certification
Google AI-Powered Performance Ads Certification
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Analytics Certification

LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals

Hootsuite Platform Certification
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Timea Gindl

Sr. Client Success Manager

Tanya Cruz, Director of Communications - The Influence Agency

Tanya Cruz

Director of Communications

Sprout Social Certification

TikTok Academy
TikTok Cap University

Tyson Huggins, Director of Paid Media - The Influence Agency

Tyson Huggins

Director of Performance Strategy

Google Ads AI-Powered Performance Ads Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
Google Ads Apps Certification
Google Analytics 4 Certification

Facebook Blueprint Certified

Ruben de Boer Udemy CRO Certification

TikTok Academy

Tom Yawney, VP of Business Development - The Influence Agency

Tom Yawney

VP of Business Development

Google Ads Search Certification
Google Analytics Certificate

Hubspot Digital Marketing

TikTok Academy

Vivian Phung, Sr. Paid Media Manager - The Influence Agency

Vivian Phung

Sr. Paid Media Manager

Google Ads AI-Powered Shopping Ads Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
GA4 Certification

StackAdapt Academy

TikTok Academy

Who we are

One thriving company that elevates our clients and enriches our people

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The Influence Agency office mezzanine with a table and chairs
An outdoors photo of people