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.

Why choose us

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.

Why you need us

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.

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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.

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Michael Melling StratOak

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


"Experience Focused Strategy" is our slogan for a reason.


We've been there, and we use that experience to ensure your success.


From interviewing top political and business leaders, to navigating internal townhalls with journalist employees about important transformation projects, to making executive decisions in the boardroom - We know what it's like to be on either side of a decision and the news.


We provide trusted strategic communications advice that comes from decades of experience understanding how media and journalists work, how narratives take hold, and how stories are told. 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.

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