Ask Echidna: Delivering Bad News
From the Ask Echidna mailbag we received this question from Ben A., "Is there a good way to deliver bad news in business?" It's an important question…
Guidelines on Guidelines - Official Does Not Have to Be Ostentatious
Does a document have to be weighty to carry weight? Does the more syllables used in a word add more gravitas to the statement? Or is an abundance of…
How to Drive Engagement & Results with Performance Creative: 4 Pillars for a Winning Strategy
When it comes to vying for consumers’ attention, the competition has never been more fierce. According to Forbes, the average person sees between 6…
Content Matters - Five Ways to Keep Content Fresh
It all seems so simple, doesn't it? The key to developing a website is to develop quality content that meets your customers' needs. But, for many…
Six Simple Ways to Help Keep Your Site Secure
Today is Data Privacy Day. What does one get or give on a celebration like this? Cake? Balloons? How about the gift of a few tips that can help you…
The Hidden Costs of Relying on ChatGPT for SEO: How AI is Reshaping Search Behaviour
With the 2025 holiday season right around the corner, one major factor that is shaping consumer behaviour is the rise of AI and large language models…
Ensuring Your Accordion Is In Tune With Your Audience, Content
I’m half French Canadian. I married into a family heavy on Newfoundlanders. And I work in the digital field, with a heavy focus on web design…
Digital transformation requires a north star. Ours is Commerce.
The purchase journey of the modern customer has become increasingly complex. Recognizing this, we have re-aligned our teams, processes, and solutions to deliver more immersive experiences in three critical areas: engagement, experience, and commerce.
From Tail Wags to Texts: Homes Alive Pets’ SMS Success
Northern implemented a strategic SMS activation strategy for Homes Alive Pets during peak shopping season to maximize engagement and drive conversions by delivering timely, high-impact messaging that turned customer interest into measurable sales.
Think Before You Post
Today, everything is searchable and public if you post it online. Rarely can you completely delete an image, status update, blog or tweet with 100%…