Workplace wellness and wisdom tips
People often wonder what it is like to spend a day down the rabbit hole and be part of the madness at Mad Hatter Technology. Seeing as it is #MondayMadness, we thought we would share some workplace wellness and wisdom from our Tech Lab, Creative Suite, Buzz Machine and Whiteboard Room. Keep on moving It is important to get up…
Twitter Moments arrive in Canada
If you are an avid Twitter user you might have noticed a new feature called Twitter Moments that launched in Canada today. This feature, which can be identified by the lighting bolt icon, showcases the best tweets in your timeline in an instant, and allows you to follow a story as it is happening in real-time, without having to follow a specific…
Step Your Social Engagement Game up
Social media engagement is an important marketing strategy for all businesses as the traditional way to engage and market to a desired audience has changed over the years. Content must be curated and crafted in creative ways as well as the captions that accompany them. Ways to Encourage Engagement…
Take in Tumblr Mad Recap
Read it on Reddit & Take in tumblr was the seventh segment of our Social Media Madness Series. This session was focused on exploring each outlet in depth and understanding how to navigate each of these informational platforms. Reddit & tumblr are as original as they are active and each are a never-ending scroll and supply of…
Read it on Reddit Mad Recap
Read it on Reddit & Take in tumblr was the seventh segment of our Social Media Madness Series. This session was focused on exploring each outlet in depth and understanding how to navigate each of these informational platforms. Reddit & tumblr are as original as they are active and each are a never-ending scroll and supply of information…
Mobile Web VS Mobile App
During one of our recent Social Media Madness Series sessions we had a discussion about websites and mobile apps, and which was the way of the future. We thought we would share the information with you, as we often get asked these questions from our clients. Are websites a thing of the past? According to GlobalWebIndex’s 2016…
LinkedIn & Pinterest - Mad Recap
Strategy: LinkedIn is a professional network used to research and connect with people as well as companies. LinkedIn encourages and requires honesty and transparency, as profiles are viewed by known and potential associates. There are many features of LinkedIn including; *suggestions to connect with people or who…
Google Data Centers
We communicate, live, play and work in a Google world - from our search engine to our email inbox to how we navigate through unknown areas, Google is there. Aside from browsing and uploading, Google stores data and lots of it. Google customly designs, owns and operates their data centers in order to be highly secure. From…
Instagram Influence Mad Recap
Instagram Influence was the sixth segment of our social media madness series. This session focused on harnessing hashtags and being creative and consistent on an image based platform. Brands interact with and influence audiences via Instagram Best Branding National Geographic - guest photographers National Geographic…
Top Three Spring Cleaning Tips For Social Media
It’s official, it’s spring! While you are awaiting the warmer weather, kickstart your spring cleaning by getting the dust off the desktop computer and perform a thorough social media spring scrub. Here are our three top tips to keep you organized, optimized and save you time down the road so your social media momentum stays fresh…
Facebook Fundamentals Mad Recap
Facebook Fundamentals was our fifth segment in the Social Media Madness Series where we explored Facebook marketing tips and strategies to build brand awareness and ways to reach organizational goals. Aside from being a social networking site that connects friends, families, coworkers and businesses - one may use Facebook to…
Get Google for Work
Originally launched in 2004, Google Apps for Work is a suite of cloud computing (productivity and collaboration) software tools offered on a subscription basis. Aside from being the most popular web service in the world, according to Google there are nine million people using Gmail (May, 2015). Google for Work is separated into four…
Happy Birthday Einstein
In honour of Einstein’s Birthday we surveyed some of the Mad Hatter’s and compiled a list of some of our favourite Albert Einstein’s quotes. Here are a few of his favourites: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” “Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.”…
Awesome Apple Shortcuts
The ‘command key’ is the modifier key on an Apple desktop computer or laptop. One may control many functions and direct different features on their laptop by using this button. Using the ‘command key’ along with other buttons on your keyboard, allow for quick and seamless interactions and actions on your Apple computer. After careful…
The Buzz Around International Women's Day!
By now, odds are you have been exposed to the buzz surrounding International Women’s Day (IWD) #IWD2016. Media, brands, public figures and even personal social media connections are actively posting interesting content from global women pioneers of the past to sharing stories about inspirational young local leaders of tomorrow and calling on…
Google+ is a Plus Mad Recap
Google+ is a Plus was our fourth segment in the Social Media Madness Series. We identified and explored what Google+ is and how to maximize it's benefits while incorporating it into our daily routine. Google+ posts get indexed immediately into search results. Increasing the possibility that a Google+ network…
Augmented Reality
What is Augmented Reality (AR)? AR is a live direct or live indirect view of a physical real-world environment, whose elements are augmented by a computer generated accessory (sound, video, graphic). AR involves the integration of digital information with live video of the environment in real time. It takes the existing picture…
The rise of the Second Screen
Technology users consume content from multiple devices on a daily, and the use of second screens is becoming more common on both personal and business levels. Second screen refers to the use of a second computing device while currently engaged with the initial or another. Second screens are simple to use and highly suggested if you have a need…
4 reasons why original content is king
There are numerous benefits to creating your own original content, here are just four of the many reasons why you should set aside some time to create original content for your company or organization. Establishes you as a credible source - You have spent a lot of time and money investing in your business, and you know your industry…
Exciting Google Chrome Tab Extensions
Seeing as the ‘new tab’ option is something we view daily, Google Chrome offers tab extensions allow for more appealing and engaging web browser tabs that encourage organization, inspiration as well as assisting with production. Check out our fave four below. Momentum Momentum provides breathtaking images daily,…