Stylebot Me! (and Web Accessibility)
I recently read an article on Mashable.com talking about “Stylebot”. Stylebot is an extension of Google’s browser, Chrome, and allows you to access…
Catchy Copy? It's a Numbers Game
This blog is by no means political, but it can be inspired by politics. Why? Because at its root successful politics is about communicating a message…
Stumping for Votes or Stomping on Customers?
In today's social-media-dominated world, it can be tough separating an individual from the brand he or she represents. But regardless of whether your…
Is Social Media An Addiction?
I recently read an article listing “ 20 Ways to Tell If You Use Social Media Too Much” and a few of my favourite posts were: You are going to spend…
Don't Panic -- Crisis Communications
In business and in politics, emergencies can flare up that require immediate response – but not all equal responses are created equally. Yesterday’s…
Echidna’s All In for Drupal MidCamp
A strong Canadian contingent from the Forest City will be blowing into the Windy City later this week as Digital Echidna is all in for Drupal MidCamp…
Filling the Void with Facts - Effectively Bearing Bad News
It bears repeating, but it pays to be good at bearing bad news. And this is especially important when the news you're sharing carries the unfair twin…
The 5 Most Common Consent Compliance Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Guest Author: Scotty Hagen Time and time again, I stumble into the same scenario when meeting with a client: most think they’ve got consent figured…
Islandoracon 2017 - A Future of Possibilities
Looking to sink your talons into an exciting new tech opportunity? Look no further than Islandora’s CLAW. We’re excited at Digital Echidna about the…
Hit the Ground Running with No Missteps: Online Communications Takeaways from 2017
We’re 10 days into 2018 and hopefully everyone’s hit the ground running. But while it’s great to look ahead, it’s important to look back on the year…