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…
Digital U for a Digital You 201 -- Who Are You?
In Digital U 101 we discussed how businesses need to be clear about who your customers are. Defining who they are and what they want are key…
Accessibility – No Need to Accommodate
I'm a content guy. Not only do I love words, but I understand their power. I've had the distinct honour and pleasure to play a key role in Digital…
Finding the Right Digital Solution? Make Sure You Get the Horse Before the Cart
Whether you're talking about web design, digital marketing, or traditional bricks-and-mortar-based communication, companies often fall victim to…
Open Data Offers a World of Potential
Tomorrow marks International Open Data Day, an annual celebration of open data all over the world. As a company that wholeheartedly embraces open…
Cast Too Wide a Net and Valuable Fish will Slip Through
As any angler worth his or her salt knows, if you’re not using the right bait and equipment, it’s far more difficult to catch fish. And, when it comes…
Open Source, Open Science, Open Data, and the Future: Part Three of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…
Everything Old is Marketed as New Again
Music, fashion, fad diets – and marketing strategies -- they all come around over and over again. With students returning to school this week, it's…
Snowstorm Lessons: Clearing a Path to Success
We got a bit of snow in London today. Nothing blizzard-like, mind you, but more than enough to make it tough to get around. Walking to work, I…
Face Time, Not Just "FaceTime" Improves Accountability, Understanding
In our digitally focused world, it's easy to fall in love with the convenience and immediacy of digital communications. And while communicating…