Familiar Faces, ‘New’ Places
I wanted to take a moment to recognize a couple of long-term Echidnas who have recently been appointed to new roles in the company -- and to reflect…
Going on the Record - An Inside Look at an Echidna Process
Each RFP we are invited to participate in starts a process. A ritual. We identify a solution, write the proposal, submit, and then… we wait. If we are…
Highlighting Collaboration at MidCamp
A trio of Echidnas is about to blow into the Windy City for the fifth annual Drupal MidCamp. We're committed to supporting the Drupal community and at…
How to Reduce eCommerce Friction to Build Lasting Customer Relationships
Need to Know eCommerce friction can be defined as anything that makes it harder for shoppers to complete a purchase, including complicated checkouts…
Chatbots vs. Conversational Agents: Using AI to Overcome Obstacles in Public Service
Need to Know Many Public Service clients need sophisticated conversational agents rather than basic chatbots to save time and costs, and improve user…
Visual Storytelling - Seeing the Message Clearly
There are several ways to tell a story. Each of us interprets information in a different way -- some of us are better reading text, while others…
Beyond First Purchase: Leveraging Customer Lifetime Value for Growth
Most brands are sitting on a mountain of data that is under informing their growth strategies. Earlier this month, Northern’s VP Strategy, Corey…
Wear a Blue Hat Today in Support of Web Standards
Today - November 30, 2009 - is Blue Beanie Day! Wear a blue hat, cap or toque in support of web standards. Why are web standards important…
Try Blogging, Video-blogging or Social Media in 2011!
A recent article posted on StumbleUpon.com – gives 4 tips on “How to Market Really Boring Products” by James Adams. To me, this article was of great…
Explode Conference: A Spark to Fuel the Fires of Creativity and Innovation
Next week, Fanshawe College's Centre for Digital and Performing Arts will be hosting the two-day Explode Code event. It's described as "a celebration…