Born & Raised on Vancouver Island

About Island Storm Marketing

A design-forward collective of Vancouver Island born creatives. We're fiercely committed to the vitality and success of local enterprises — with every project, we pour genuine heart, care, and passion into strengthening the community we call home.

Locally owned since 2024 No Long Contracts 100% Local Team
Island Storm Marketing Team

Our Story

Born and raised in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, The Island Storm Marketing team is fiercely committed to the vitality and success of local enterprises. With every project, we pour genuine heart, care, and passion into strengthening the community we call home, and your business to help you grow your dreams.

We're a dynamic blend of designers, strategists, storytellers, adventurers, innovators, and experts in Website Design, SEO, Social Media Management, Paid Ads, and Marketing Strategy.

No vision is too bold, no challenge is too big. Let's build something that lasts for your Vancouver Island business.

Your growth starts here!

Vancouver Island business community
50+
Local Businesses Served
7
Day Website Launches
90
Day Growth Strategies
100%
Local Team

What We Do

We offer a full suite of marketing services designed to help you build your brand, connect with customers, and grow your business's online presence.

Website Design & SEO

Fast, mobile-ready, SEO-optimized websites that rank locally and convert visitors into customers.

Social Media Management

Full-service content creation, community engagement, and performance tracking rooted in local vibes.

Paid Ads

Laser-targeted Google and social campaigns with local geofencing, daily optimization, and clear reporting.

Marketing Strategy

90-day roadmaps, brand identity systems, and practical plans aligned with your budget and goals.

Our Values

The principles that guide every project we take on.

Local First

We live, work, and play on Vancouver Island. Every strategy is built around real local realities — seasonality, tourism cycles, and community connections.

Genuine Partnership

We don't do cookie-cutter. We take the time to understand your business, your voice, and your goals, then build around them.

Results You Can See

Transparent reporting, measurable outcomes, and honest communication. No jargon, no black boxes — just real growth.

Meet The Storm Crew

Four locals, one storm. Tyler, Casey, Miles & Jean, turning Vancouver Island businesses into local legends.

Tyler Styan

Tyler Styan

Co-Founder / Digital Marketing Manager

Passion for travel, photography, and creative freedom. Built and scaled his own e-commerce brand before helping others do the same.

Casey Gruys

Casey Gruys

Co-Founder / Brand Strategist

Grew up in Nanaimo playing rugby. Now crafts branding and strategy that feels authentic, fills stores, and sells products.

Miles Jang

Miles Jang

Lead Content Developer

Drone, FPV, and pro camera work capturing real island action — concrete pours at dawn, new keg taps, boats cutting fog.

Jean Estavio Danoit

Jean Estavio Danoit

Co-Founder / Lead Web Designer

Launches 7-day mobile-ready websites that book jobs, fill taprooms, and sell tour tickets with clean code and fast loads.

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Ready to take your marketing to the next level? Book a free 30-minute consult and discover how our local team can guide your business through the storm.

No commitment, just real talk from your local Nanaimo team.