Searching for Success? It's Being Funnelled to the Palm of Your Hand
The recent news from Google that mobile-based searches have exceeded those coming from desktop and laptops has prompted one Google exec to suggest…
The importance of voice search for university and college websites
Colleges and universities are creating new strategies to stabilize their web properties and implement solutions that support our tech-first way of…
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…
Digital Echidna’s President Nominated for IABC Outstanding Communicator Award
First off, I want to say how honoured and humbled I am to be nominated for the 2017 Outstanding Communicator Award, to be handed out tonight by the…
Obama Administration Rolls Out 'White House 2.0'
The Obama administration’s recently launched official Flickr photostream was just the beginning. On Friday, the tech-savvy administration announced…
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…
Effective Ways to Not Get “Wreckx-ed” and Keep the Focus in Focus Groups (and other Meetings) On Zoom
It’s on days like this that I hearken back to those noted Bards of Harlem, New Jack Swing maestros Wreckx-n-Effect who so presciently sang, “All I…
You Can Hit a Home Run Even with Your Most Venomous Critic
It is the iconic Canadian band Sloan that sings, "It's not the band I hate, it's their fans." I was reminded of that line this weekend attending a…
THIS >>> Or How to Guarantee I'll Never Interact with Your Content
Content, connections, commerce ( where have I heard that before?) -- those are the three Cs of social media interaction. If you want people to read…
Northern Recognized by Retail Insider as a Top eCommerce Agency in Canada
Retail Insider, one of Canada’s leading retail industry publications, recently recognized Northern as one of the best eCommerce agencies in the…