Board Participation - Sometimes You Need to be the Willow
In woodworking, a board needs to be relatively rigid and strong enough to support weight. In organizations, that weight-bearing responsibility remains…
Defending Our Street Hockey Title
Navigating the digital landscape can be a daunting task, not to mention planning, organizing and running a national street hockey tournament! Hockey…
You Can Hit a Home Run Even with Your Most Venomous Critic
It is the iconic Canadian band Sloan that sings, "It's not the band I hate, it's their fans." I was reminded of that line this weekend attending a…
Preparing to Celebrate Shades of Great
It’s an exciting time here at Digital Echidna. There’s a sense of anticipation for tonight’s big event -- the London Chamber of Commerce’s 35th annual…
Celebrating Growth and a National Recognition
Today is an exciting day for all of us at Digital Echidna as it marks the release of the 2017 PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies…
Lay Down the Law to Keep the Trolls at Bay
Common courtesy is not always that common – especially when it comes to Internet discourse. While some so-called trolls enjoy playing games with your…
Kekkou Desu Mr. Roboto - The Perils Of Content Automation
One of the goals of any social media/communications strategy is to actively and rapidly engage with your customer base when they reach out to you. But…
Don’t Question Success – Ask the Right Questions for Success
Whether you’re developing content for your company’s newsletter (either external or internal) or trying to figure out what your Web site content…
Only “You” Can Cut Through Advertising Clutter
When it comes to cutting through the clutter, the savvy business knows that only "you" matter. To start with, let me reiterate the fact that I really…
A Structural Model for Effective Anonymous Commentary
Just how open should open comments be? And at what point does comment become unfair? Since the Internet is extremely Id-focused, there's nothing wrong…