A 1.0 World versus a 2.0 World
I recently attended a Communications Workshop where I had the pleasure of listening to Ira Basen of CBC, speak about the differences between a 1.0 and…
Does Knowing How to Cut With a Scalpel - Make You a Surgeon?
Social Media gives you, or your company, a unique opportunity to get your message out to the masses - but does anyone care what you are saying? Social…
It's a New Year, Let's Re-Vamp Our Message
Well, it’s 2011 ( Happy New Year everyone!) and time to start thinking about your online marketing strategy. A key ingredient to having an effective…
Hindsight In 2020 - New Ways to Do Business Powered by the Consistency of Change
Early morning on Mar. 14, 2020, I boarded a flight at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport after four wonderful days in one of Canada’s…
Hockey Season Starts - So What is the Best Team?
The NHL season gets underway tonight and many of us at Digital Echidna are fans. There are those who don't get the appeal of sports; some think it's…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Canada has made strong efforts to be a leader in this field, hearkening back to 1989 when…
An Honest Way to Prevent a 'Panda' Attack
I love this line from the Wikipedia entry on the Giant Panda, "Though the panda is often assumed to be docile, it has been known to attack humans…
What It's Like Being an Echidna
Are you wondering what it is like to work at Echidna? Maybe you are interested in joining our team or you know someone who would be a great fit…
Accessibility Matters - Exploring the Hows and Whens of Alternative Text
The most frustrating part of accessing the web as a blind user, in my opinion, is images. Whether they're infographics or pictures used to add a…
Michael Jackson Online Mania ...
If your internet connection was slow yesterday between 12 noon and 4pm - these web statistics about the Michael Jackson Memorial Service might explain…