What Have You Done For Me Lately ...
Last Friday, the Echidna Team hosted a client appreciation night at the John Labatt Centre. This event was called "Hockey Night with Echidna" and we…
Lose the Crutches, Let Your Client’s Message Run Free
If you want your content to really take off, you might have to shake off a few crutches. The New York Times regularly reviews its content for usage…
More than a Thousand Words: Using Pictures and Text to Effectively Tell Your Story
You’ve likely heard the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s a saying that sends writers into internal Linda-Blair-esque, head-spinning…
Puffery -- The 'Magic' Dragging Down Your Content Effectiveness
Puffery may be behind your magic slogan, but tricking your audience is a recipe for failure. And while being a fan of yourself may be great, too…
How Covid-19 is Impacting eCommerce & 6 Strategies to Maximize Success
COVID-19 has greatly impacted brands and retailers as brick-and-mortar has come to a halt in most industries due to lockdowns and social distancing…
Kicking Off 2018 with Content? Question Your Path to Success
As we approach the end of 2017, there are those who approach the new year as a starting line of sorts. It's a time when people can feel the need to…
We’re Down with UXC (Yeah, You Know Me!)
A little while ago, I mentioned that my title has changed. Sure, I’ve still got the content strategy gig, but what’s formalized has been my role as a…
Writing the Foundations of a Drupal/Islandora Partnership - Part One of an Interview with Susan Brown
Digital Echidna has been working with a number of partners on a project called the Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory (CWRC), a project that…
The Early Days of Islandora - Part One of An Interview with Founder Mark Leggott
Islandora is an open-source software framework designed to help institutions, organizations, and their audiences collaborative manage and discover…
Digital U for a Digital You 101 -- An Intro to Your Customers
So you’re ready to take that virtual leap and put a concerted effort into your on-line branding. With a myriad of options and platforms available to…