Creating a QR Code Campaign
QR codes might be the most unused and misunderstood of the digital marketing tools out there. Doing a quick Google search exposes just as many blogs…
Catchy Content? No Magic Formula But Common Elements
"OK. [OK]. Blue Jays. [Blue Jays]. Let's [Let's]. Play. [Play]. Ball." If you're in Southwestern Ontario like us (or, basically, anywhere in Canada)…
A Super Bowl Game Plan For Content that Scores
As a football fan (both three-down and four-down versions), watching the Super Bowl is something I enjoy doing, with or without a rooting interest…
Learning the Foundations of Persuasive Content
Whether you're writing a theatre review or product copy for the web, the goal is the same -- to be persuasive. And the basic foundational elements to…
Content Isn't King - It's Far More Foundational Than That
I recently received an email from a communications organization that I follow with the subject line, “The written word is here to stay.” I really didn…
Northern’s Approach to Public Service Partnerships
Author Titus Ferguson Senior Account Manager Public service organizations are faced with a complex set of changes, challenges, and above all, an…
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…
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…
Commenting -- Just Because the Bathwater May Get Filthy Doesn't Mean the Process Isn't Worthwhile
See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. But maybe miss out on some good. There are those who gleefully say, "don't read the comments," when it comes…
Omnichannel Fulfillment A Win-Win For Retailers and Consumers
Learn why in-store pickup continues to be popular with customers and retailers post-pandemic, and how brands are expanding their omnichannel fulfillment options.