20 Years of Experience in News, Content, and Communications.
Seasoned Advice from a Top Industry Professional to Advance the Goals of Your Organization.
Media & Presentation Training
We provide custom media and presentation training services to give you the confidence you need to answer the tough questions and get your point across flawlessly. We prepare you to handle any interview or presentation like a seasoned pro, all with the goal of helping you deliver an authentic, calm, and effective message that truly resonates.
Content Creation & Strategy
We work with your team to create and produce high-quality, engaging content that supports the strategic goals of your business. Whether it's video, audio, or written, our goal is provide fast, accurate, compelling content for any platform that gets your message out to the world.
Strategic Communications
We provide trusted strategic communications advice that comes from decades of experience understanding how media and journalists work, how narratives take hold, and how messages are received. We have seen how communications strategies can win or lose, and use that experience to guide you on a path to success, ensure your interests are protected, and make sure you get your point across clearly.
SATISFIED CLIENTS
Testimonials
StratOak gets it, and they get us. Highly recommended.
VP, Communications - Mississauga
His practical, hands-on approach gave our team the confidence to handle media interviews with ease. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michael; he is a true professional and a pleasure to work with."
Senior Director, Communications - Toronto/Vancouver
Michael Melling provided exceptional media training and provided practical tools that will continue to help build my confidence in front of the camera.
President - Burlington

MICHAEL MELLING, B.Comm (Hons.), MA, MBA
PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER
Michael is the Principal & Founder of StratOak Ltd., and works directly with all our clients. An award-winning journalist and business executive who has run the top newsrooms in Canada, he brings decades of experience in storytelling, communications, and strategic decision making to help drive your objectives forward.

Why StratOak?
Strat·e·gy
(noun) - a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim
Oak (known for) - strength, stability, and endurance
Subscribe to our newsletter for Canadian communications professionals navigating modern news media.
Subscribe to The Scrum!
Alata
Alice
Open Sans
Noto Sans
Bebas Neue
Great Vibes
Rock Salt
Exo
Belgrano
Overlock
Cinzel
Indie Flower
Staatliches
Roboto Slab
Lato
Noto Serif
Open Sans
Montserrat
Ubuntu
Rubik
Delius
Amiri
Montserrat