Keep it Simple, Not Stupid. Writing Copy for the Masses – and for Maximum Effect
Whether you're writing for the Web, posting on your company's social networks, or creating internal newsletters or documentation, the old KISS…
Investing in Excellence Puts London on Drupal Map
Top 15? We'll take it! Because, when it comes to Drupal, we're committed to being the best -- and seeing the Digital Echidna name amongst the globe's…
Hammering Away with the Wrong Communications Tool? That's as Effective as Banging Your Head Against the Wall.
Maslow's hammer states that when all you have is a hammer, everything starts looking like a nail. It's a concept we often see in communications, but…
Do You Have a Facebook Plan?
Let's be honest, before getting started with anything you need a plan - and with Facebook it's no different. Too often, I've seen businesses…
To Successfully Create Content You Need to be a 'People' Person
It may be impossible to predict the future, but by understanding the fundamentals you can lay the ground work to succeed no matter what comes…
Reviewing, Reporting, Communications - Six Foundational Items that Transcend All
A few weeks ago, I had the honour of teaching a class at Western's Faculty of Information & Media Studies. The instructor, Dan Brown, is a friend of…
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…
A Day in the (Possible Future) Life
Today was Take Our Kids to Work Day -- an opportunity for Grade 9 students to spend the day with their parent, family member, volunteer, or family…
Digital U for a Digital You -- A Beginner’s Guide to APIs
If you're in the Web world, chances are you've heard the term API – but what does it mean? Many simply nod, smile, and move on to the next topic, but…
Reimer's Campaign a Net Gain for Social Networks
I may be a business owner, but I'm still human. And the immediacy (and relative anonymity) of social media can make it easy for a quick thought, an "I…