During our 30-year history, DECOSTA has engaged audiences around the world. The company has represented the most influential brands in entertainment, fashion, finance, retail, and more. Our history of iconic work demonstrates a commitment to earning trust and delivering results.
PAST
1984
DECOSTA Global was initially formed in February 1984 by
Joe DeCosta as Joe DeCosta Productions.
Joe DeCosta as Joe DeCosta Productions.
1989
In 1989 the company was renamed DECOSTA ART + DESIGN and operated as a design consultancy. Amongst its clients was Sony Music, which set forth its path into the entertainment industry.
1990
Created the promotional artwork for Ce Ce Penistons ‘Finally’.
1991
Designed the Ambra logo for the first Canadian made PC by IBM manufactured by Sidus Systems Inc.
1992
Created the first OEM CD-ROM for Panasonic’s line of globally distributed laptops.
1993
Created the first outdoor campaign for Sony Recording media.
1994
Created the first digital collection CD for Artist Alex Colville.
1995
Created the first B2B website for Business Depot, now branded Staples.
1996
Created the first interactive CD Manual for Canon Canada.
1997
Designed the first dealer network web destination for Ford Canada.
Summer of 1999
Created first music webcast of an interactive live performance with the artist, Deborah Cox for Arista Records.1999
Acquired Actor Will Smith, as brand management client, Hollywood’s most bankable actor. Created Mr. Smith’s official website, updated over the years and maintained till present day.2000
Signed Jordan Knight as brand management client and first solo produced single ’Tender Love’.
2001
Created McDonalds Canada’s first website, and the company continued to use it until 2010.2002
Created the first official website for legendary producer Clive Davis’ record label, J Records.2003
Signed Robin Thicke as a brand management client.
2004
In 2004, the company was rebranded as DECOSTA Enterprises Inc. as the business forayed into entertainment, licensing of its content management system, and the creation of consumer products.
2005
Signed Kevin James as a brand management client.
2006
Signed Jamie Foxx as brand management client and created the Foxxhole brand for Sirius XM.
2007
Signed Joe Rogan as web management client.
2007
Acquired international licensing representation Agency of Record to the Superman brand from Jon Peters Entertainment.2008
Created the first network of websites for the Council of Ontario Universities, providing for central control of content across all Universities in Ontario. The system was also the first of its kind that facilitated the submission of financials, with an AI analyser to scan for irregularities in budget data.2010
In 2010 the Company was renamed to DECOSTA Marketing Inc., by then having over 100 clients in various industries with a focus on growing audiences and building loyalty for brands in North America.
2011
Launched the first website for the Estate of Tupac Shakur and grew social audience from zero to over 10M in 18 months.2012
Launched the first social platform for the Estate of the Artist Notorious B.I.G. and grew to over 2M in 90 days.2012
Reunited and rebranded the Jacksons (Marlon, Jackie, Tito and Jermaine), and created the Unity Tour with 72 sold out performances around the world.2013
Selected as ‘Most Favorite Company of 2012’ by the Globe and Mail.2014
Signed App development company Beep and helping to reach an audience of over 15 million.
2015
Launched first clothing line for Jaden Smith, MSFTs Rep.
2017
In July of 2017, the Company was renamed DECOSTA Global and became part of the Malar Group of Companies, and now working with clients around the world.
PAST WORK
DECOSTA has shaped the most influential brands on earth. Scroll below to view our previous work.
