Is Print Advertising Dead?
“Print advertising is dead,” or “buying print ads is like throwing your money away," – they’re just a few of the statement that I often hear in my…
Finding the Right Digital Solution? Make Sure You Get the Horse Before the Cart
Whether you're talking about web design, digital marketing, or traditional bricks-and-mortar-based communication, companies often fall victim to…
Accessibility Matters - Audio Description: How Much is Enough?
Finding the balance between what's ideal, what's needed, and what's acceptable is a key feature -- and challenge -- of accessible practises. And while…
'Spring' Cleaning for Content - Focus on TRUST-worthiness
What to keep? What to purge? When it comes to content, the best way to evaluate is to review whether or not your content is TRUST-worthy. It may be a…
The Five Ps to Put Higher Ed Enrollment on a Pathway to Success
With over a decade of experience, with over 50 post-secondary institutions, Northern knows the five key things you need to focus on to attract…
Smart Date - Time to Level Up!
Just over a month ago, I shared with you some information on a new Drupal module that we’ve been developing called Smart Date. Today, I’m excited to…
Highlights from Acquia Engage Conference
The three of us were back at our desks this week having returned, all fired up, from the Acquia Engage conference in New Orleans. I’m back home in…
Real Talk on Plain Language
Why does plain language matter? Especially in Canada where we have such a high literacy rate, doesn’t everyone know how to read and comprehend content…
Accessibility Matters - Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared in a disaster is essential for anyone, but having a disability means that particular considerations need to be made. Fortunately, there…
Successfully Merging Design and Development? Communication is Key
Communications is the key to unlocking success. But what does that mean? And what role can we play to make sure that we’re all speaking the same…