Jester

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Digital strategy, web design, and video production in Ottawa

Jester is a digital marketing agency based in Ottawa, Canada, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Founded by Jennifer Cartier and Susan Murphy in 2003, the agency has grown to become one of the first full-service digital creative agencies in the region. Jester focuses on helping clients tell compelling stories that attract, engage, and retain customers through various digital channels.

The agency offers a range of services including web design, digital strategy, fractional marketing, training, video production, and SEO/GEO strategies. Jester specializes in creating websites that combine stunning design with seamless functionality, and they develop tailored marketing strategies to meet specific business needs. Their training programs provide hands-on learning for individuals and groups across various sectors.

Jester has worked with a diverse array of clients, including government bodies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Notable clients include the University of British Columbia, Health Canada, and the Canadian Museum of Nature. The agency is known for its professional and responsive service, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

23
YEARS IN BUSINESS
2
SERVICES

Capabilities

Services

What these services involve

Social Media Management (SMM)
Ongoing social content planning, publishing, and community management.
Website Optimization
Improvements to speed, UX, SEO foundations, and site performance.

Agency details

Team size
11-50 people
Founded
2003 (23 years)

About this agency on Agency List

Jester holds an Agency List Score of 96 out of 100.

That score is higher than 89% of the 36,920 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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It does not measure client satisfaction, price, or availability.

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Assessment date

Agency List assessed Jester in September 2026, reading 6 pages published on jestercreative.com.

The score reflects what Jester had published by that date; anything published since has not been read.

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