Our Roots Extend Beyond the Forest City
At Digital Echidna, we want to use our knowledge and expertise to make a difference. As you’ve often heard my colleagues here say, the open-source…
Going Social at the 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup - How We Did It and What We Learned
Eight high-pressure hockey games, over 60 complementary events, and thousands of visitors, fans, and locals down to soak up the atmosphere of a 10-day…
Creating Brand Ambassadors ...
There are many definitions for a brand ambassador, but I feel a brand ambassador is someone that knows your brand, is passionate about it and is…
SMS Marketing: The Rising Star in Omnichannel Experiences
The ever-evolving digital customer experience raises new challenges in the face of omnichannel marketing. Many brands have accelerated digital…
Full Accessibility in Ontario? It's Going to Take a Lot of (Already Delayed) Work
The impending arrival of a key deadline for Ontario's Accessible Employment Standard offers us a perfect opportunity to remember that if we want to…
Happy Canada Day
On this Canada Day, now, more than ever, we find ourselves at a crossroads about what it means to be Canadian, as we celebrate the 153rd anniversary…
Can Your Phone Augment Reality?
Last week I was introduced to Layar, which is a Mobile Augmented Reality Browser. Layar combines GPS, camera, and compass technology to identify your…
Confusing Web Terms!
It’s no surprise to most that when you enter the world of websites, you’re entering a world with an entirely new language. Whether you’re a manager in…
Islandora Membership Continues our Investment in Open-Source
Digital Echidna is happy to announce that we have become a proud Member of the Islandora Foundation. As you may know, Digital Echidna has long been a…
Sharing Stories Using Their Own Words
The great thing about writing is that there's no one perfect way to do it. We all develop our skills and styles. As we progress through our career, we…