I Hate My Website ...
Many people might say that they "hate their website", but very few can explain why. Now before we go on about the red background or the wrong…
2013 – Communications Breakdowns
Last week, we kicked off our 2013 recap with an article titled, " 2013 – The Year We Learned How to Connect," which looked at three key trends in…
Retiring Chris Hadfield Gave Business An Out-of-This-World Communication Primer
Yesterday Chris Hadfield announced his resignation following 35 years as an astronaut. He’s leaving the public sphere to pursue private interests, but…
Make Sure the Joke's Not on You -- and Your Brand
Humour has a great place in life. At its best, it can shine the spotlight on those institutions that we hold dear and force us to reconsider the hows…
Home, Individuality, is in the Details
Moving in is just the first part. A house is just a structure -- it takes time to make it a home. Recently, our local newspaper ran an article about a…
Get Excited!
What do you have to get excited about? Perhaps you’re excited because it is FINALLY springtime (well it was last week any ways). Or maybe you’re…
How to Identify Yourself – Canada’s Anti-Spam Laws Simplified and Demystified
Are you who you say you are? Are you promising what you're delivering? Are you using the ol' bait-and-switch to get "consent" under false pretences…
Winning Web Solutions Requires a Team Effort
This evening, the Echidna team will be gathering together in a private box to watch our junior hockey team. It’s a great opportunity to leave the shop…
Islandora and Drupal Shops: the Challenges and Successes -- Part Two of an Interview with Susan Brown
Yesterday, we introduced you to the Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory (CWRC) project. Today, we share project leader Susan Brown's thoughts on…
The Perils of (Mis)Communication
Why do many customers have an inherent distrust of companies? Why do they look at public relations and marketing efforts through a jaundiced eye…