With all of today’s digital marketing opportunities – from email to social channels to display advertising and beyond – many SMBs find themselves lost and unsure of the necessary steps to take in marketing themselves effectively. Marketing agencies answer the call: they provide expertise, guidance and the marketing management necessary …
Read More »MikMak is using mini infomercials to help retailers turn their stories into sales
MikMak, the New York-based startup that is trying to make short and catchy infomercials (aptly named minimercials) the future of commerce, is launching a new feature to help retailers monetize their stories on Instagram and Snapchat. The new product is called Attach, and serves as a middleman between a retailer’s …
Read More »Bose accused of spying on end users, data mining their private records via headphone app
One of the major drawbacks to the Internet of Things ecosystem and “smart” devices more generally is the way both are treated as a gold mine for gathering information on end users, often without their knowledge or consent. Bose is the latest company to stand accused of such shenanigans in …
Read More »The Cannes 2017 Film Festival Announces Their Lineup
It’s hard to believe the Cannes Film Festival is turning 70 this year, but since it is, the yearly event is planning a showcase with some of the biggest stars. And some of these stars should be walking the red carpet multiple times. Perhaps the most shocking of everything though …
Read More »Stance’s app lets you record a message for your Congressperson, then leaves it on their voicemail
Want to call your senator or U.S. representative to let them know where you stand on an issue, but don’t have the time to hunt down their phone number, wait on hold, or continually redial to get past the busy signals? A new app called Stance aims to help. Instead of …
Read More »Chefs Chuck Hughes And Danny Smiles On Their Show “Chuck and Danny’s Road Trip”
The phrases “maple syrup” and “poutine” often come to mind when one thinks of Canadian cuisine. After all, these flavours are often exclusively associated with the True North. However, Montreal-based chefs Chuck Hughes and Danny Smiles believe that the Canuck palette is a vast one, and that the varying tastes …
Read More »7 Tips to Help People Who Are Retired Stay in Their Homes Longer
Nine in 10 older Americans want to remain in their own homes as they get older. But most people aren’t planning ahead when it comes to making sure their houses are equipped to provide their desired lifestyle in retirement, research shows. In fact, while 96% of Americans age 50 to …
Read More »Canadian Arts And Fashion Awards Release Their 2017 Nominations
Photo: cafawards on Instagram Yesterday, the Canadian Arts And Fashion Awards announced their official 2017 nominations at the Thomas Landry Gallery in Toronto’s Distillery District. The annual awards honour talented emerging and established Canadian designers, and will be held on April 7 this year at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. For the …
Read More »LEGO Life is a new social network where kids can share their creations
Club Penguin may be shutting down, but there’s a new social network for kids arriving today from LEGO. The company known for its physical blocks and building sets is launching LEGO Life, a safe, online space where kids can share their LEGO creations, and connect with a broader community. Available …
Read More »SMBs are overwhelmed with digital marketing choices. How to stand out and win their business.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) get almost 24 calls a month from marketing providers looking to sell them advertising or marketing products and services. Competition is fierce, and SMBs often have a difficult time choosing a provider. Last month, I covered how the trend of fake online content leads to …
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