Observations from my First Hackathon
Hackathons. These marathon computer-programming competitions generally involve spending the day (or days) with strangers, forming teams around a…
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…
Know your business netiquette ...
At some point we all went to our first business event or dinner and it seemed that everyone instinctively knew the proper rules or the etiquette for…
Globe and Mail Ranks London’s Digital Echidna Amongst Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Digital Echidna has been recognized as one of Canada’s top-growing companies in The Globe and Mail’s inaugural Report on Business ranking. Just…
AODA and You: Alphabet Soup -- WCAG 2.0 A or AA?
A is the best you can do right? Or is it AA? What does WCAG 2.0 mean again? And what do I really need to do by Jan. 1, 2014 – if anything? What’s the…
Critical Thinking: The value of Honesty
I believe firmly that diversity of experience helps to make you better at what you do. By day, I'm a content and requirements strategist at Echidna…
Can Business Be Humble and Promotional at the Same Time?
True humility is hard to find these days. But when you find a package that combines talent, intelligence, and performance, but is actually wrapped up…
Lessons From Waverley Retirees' Conquering of New Media
The "G"-Unit are at it again. No, not the Queens-based hip-hop crew, but rather the geriatric dancers in London's Waverley retirement residence who…
Putting the Action Back in Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 18, 2023 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, but at this point, it may be worthwhile to retronym GAAD to Global Accessibility Action…
Are You a Social Media Mosquito? Your Voice May be Bugging Your Customers
There’s a device known as 'The Mosquito' that’s used outside of businesses. It's designed to emit a high-frequency sound that only youth can hear and…