Social Media 2012 – The Year in Review Part I – The Bad
To quote Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Now, I’m sure John Hughes…
What Northern’s Yellow Pencil Acquisition Means for Your Public Service Digital Strategy
Need to Know Northern's acquisition of Yellow Pencil expands its capabilities in marketing, CMS and DXP development, eCommerce, and analytics…
Defining Consent (Both Expressed and Implied) -- Canada's Anti-Spam Laws Simplified and Demystified
At the core of Canada's anti-Spam laws, which come into effect July 1, 2014, is the word "consent." Essentially, as we discussed yesterday in our…
Not So Black and White - Or Black and Blue or White and Gold
Is it blue and black or is it white and gold? The answer doesn't matter; the fact that the question exists at all is fascinating and something to keep…
Avoiding Bumps in the Road - Communicating Change
There's an old jocular adage that those of us who have lived for any amount of time in Montreal hold close to our hearts: "There are two seasons in…
It’s OK to Live – Social Media is By, For, and About People
When you're moving at the speed of business, it's OK to pull over and take a few minutes to enjoy the scenery. We all need to remember, if I may…
Weighing the Pros and Cons of AI-Generated Content
It’s a conversation that’s happening in real time. It’s a topic that’s on the lips – both real and virtual – of content creators and curators…
The People in Your UX Neighbourhood
People of a certain vintage will remember the old Sesame Street song, “ The People in Your Neighbourhood.” Good ol’ Bob would sing about the helpful…
Don't Let Coke's Experience Hijack Your Campaign Efforts
Your first reaction upon revisiting the fallout from Coca-Cola's #MakeItHappy campaign may be to throw up your hands and say, "Well, this is why we…
A Day (or Two) in the Life of a Drupal Camp
Last week I shared with you some high-level thoughts about why I enjoy attending Drupal events. Now, for those of you who haven't had an opportunity…