Protecting Your iPhone

Ever cracked your phone screen? Dropped your phone in water? How many chips can you see from bumps and bangs? Any damage to your device is likely expensive, and frustrating. Ever wish your phone case did more than look cool? Want one that offers more than just protection? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this blog is for…

Inspiring a Shift: Women in STEM

No surprise to anyone, I am proud to be a #WomenInSTEM. I’m also quite proud of the firm that I work for; being a diverse, female-lead, majority female agency is a true rarity in the current landscape.   54% of companies do not have a single woman in an executive position.   When I talk with other women in the field about working at…

Tap out of Technology

I tend to look to sources such as Mashable, Forbes or even Snapchat discovery for a source of inspiration while crafting content Monday mornings.  This morning, I came across an article titled 'Forever Alone', which immediately reminded me of a book I was assigned to read in my first year of post-secondary school - 'Alone,…

Apps that Encourage the Outdoors

With spring around the corner, and my Canada's Parks pass that just came in the mail, it is a great time to get inspired and plan what you will do once spring, has sprung.  Check out these neat apps below, that will be great for getting you outdoors during the spring, and stay on your phone throughout the summer.    Explora…

Don't Sweat - Last Minute Tech Gifts for your Valentine

Be it you love it, hate it or don't care for it at all - Valentine's Day is tomorrow and will be celebrated with chocolates, kisses and flowers, everywhere.  If you haven't prepared already, here are some neat gift ideas that will last beyond February 14th, 2017.  For Him  Air plant   Air plants are flowers, for men.…

FameBit

Recently acquired by Google, FameBit is an online marketplace that connects brands and influencers on a daily basis.  FameBit originally connected YouTube influencers with brands so that they could advertise their products and services, for an opportunity to earn money by connecting the brand with the relevant…

Social Media Sells during Super Bowl 51

Like many millions of people, I watch the Superbowl for the branding, commercials, and social media plays. It’s not unreasonable to expect greatness as a 30 second television spot costs $5 million dollars along, not including the amount spent on hiring talent and creating the campaign. This year was no disappointment. The added field goal for me…

Fave iMessage Effects

The iOS 10 updated was released last fall and contained some pretty cool changes on iMessage.  From animated backgrounds and various stickers to emoji suggestions and disappearing messages, there are many new features to be discovered and enjoyed.  View our fave features below.  Turn words into emojis…

A Winning Approach: Viral Sports Campaigns

As we support Waterloo Region’s #WeRally2021 bid for the Canada Games, we spend a significant amount researching grassroots campaigns and viral marketing solutions. While our campaign budgets are significantly less than some of these leading contenders, they show the power of a hashtag, an image, a game.   #IsItJuneYet     As…

Tech Trends: 2017

As we reach exactly two weeks and one day into the new year -  it’s a friendly reminder that all time does is fly.   Remember your Walkman? Nintendo 64? First Apple product? Be it a desktop Mac or a hot pink iPod.    Take a look at these neat trends below occurring in the tech sphere.   Smart Home…

Christie Digital lights up #KWAwesome Community

If you want to get into the festive spirit this holiday season, you need to visit Kitchener City Hall. The site has been magically transformed into a #HolidayGreetingCardToTheCommunity thanks to Christie Digital.  The Kitchener-based company used projection mapping to display images on the building surfaces at the City Hall…

Health tech for even the most unresolved New Years resolutioners

Every year, I make a resolution, be it to each as local as possible (check!) or visit five provinces in five weeks (check!) This year’s resolution? I want to be able to complete the Dopey Challenge within four years. The Dopey Challenge, you ask? The Dopey Challenge, as per Walt Disney World rules, require runners to complete four races in four…

Social Media Speculations 2017

The snow indicates it's definitely December, so as the year end quickly approaches it's a great time to learn about upcoming trends and prepare your company's digital engagement to be inline with trends speculated to emerge during 2017.  Businesses use social media for a variety of reasons, though online engagement,…

Top 5 social media stories you need to know about

This week, there are lots of stories in the news about popular social media sites like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. With 2016 coming to a close this month, many have issued press releases that highlight data, top stories and videos, updates to services and more.  Here are the top five social stories this week:…

Policing Teenage Pranksters

We are always on the lookout for brilliant ideas that are executed flawlessly and connect with our emotional heartstrings. As digital marketers, we have seen many examples of brands with big marketing budgets that deliver powerful campaigns. Last week we examined Christmas Campaigns in Circulation in 2016, which include some typical…

Technology Solutions for the Most Winter-Adverse

Well Jon Snow, winter has come. And I, for one, am no fan. But, like most techies on this side of the 49th parallel, I’ve compiled my list of top three survival technology solutions to get me through the winter. From wearables to applications, there are a whole host of technology solutions changing the way that we survive through the winter. I’ve…

GivingTuesday: There's an App for that

While this time of year is known for Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday Deals, there is a non-profit organizations hoping to popularize another day: GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Cyber Monday and it is a day meant to support local nonprofit organizations and charities. In 2015, $116.5 million dollars were raised in…

Christmas Campaigns in Circulation - 2016

Christmas is Coming ❄️   As we look forward to welcoming the first of December this week, we unpack the holiday decor, stock up on hot chocolate and marshmallows and warm the car a little longer in the morning.    Though the holiday season means many things to different people - to me it is the approach to …

5 Apps that will save you money during the holidays

American Thanksgiving takes place this week and while Canadians celebrated this annual holiday back in October with our fair share of turkey, we can’t help but get excited about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the upcoming bargains. If you are preparing to make some purchases you will be pleased to learn about additional ways you can make your…

Salesforce's Spectacular Statement

Digital displays, engagements and interactions have been a priority for many big businesses recently, from engaging their own employees to appealing to their audiences. Salesforce's flagship location has gone the extra step by introducing a digital wall that displays a variety of videos to various…