Ivory & Ink is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in brand development, advertising, and clear business messaging. The company works with established businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs who want professional, consistent marketing that drives real results. Ivory & Ink is known for practical strategy, strong creative execution, and a deep understanding of how marketing supports long-term business growth.
Owner / Executive Profile
Matt Costain
Owner & Principal Consultant
Strategy, Client Advisory, Creative Direction
Professional Bio
Matt Costain is the owner of Ivory & Ink and the publisher of Coffee News Central Alberta. He brings extensive senior project management experience from leading complex, high-stakes initiatives across large, multi-stakeholder environments, paired with deep, hands-on expertise in marketing and advertising. Through Coffee News, Matt oversees one of the region’s most consistent and effective advertising platforms — an established publication that has outperformed and outlasted other local newspapers, remaining in print for over 30 years locally. His combined background in strategic planning, audience engagement, and campaign execution allows him to approach marketing with clarity and discipline, aligning creative vision with measurable results, accountability, and long-term business growth.
What Sets This Business Apart
A deliberately small
curated client roster to ensure hands-on, high-quality, and fully customized marketing support
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Strategic marketing
rooted in real-world business leadership and senior project management discipline
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Clear, practical
communication focused on long-term growth, brand credibility, and measurable results
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Ideal Referral
Best Introductions Include
Established businesses or organizations looking to improve their brand presence, advertising effectiveness, websites, or overall marketing strategy—especially those who value clarity, structure, and long-term thinking.
LEADS Involvement
Marketing & Communications
Why They Joined LEADS:
Matt joined LEADS to build trusted relationships with like-minded business leaders and to connect with well-aligned clients through qualified, relationship-driven referrals. His focus is on working with the right businesses—not volume—prioritizing long-term partnerships, collaboration, and shared insight over transactional growth.
