Don't Just Aggregate, Curate and Add Value
I was reading a few blog posts recently and something struck me as odd. I couldn't put my finger on why they rubbed me the wrong way. I mean, they…
YOU Breakfast Reinforces Idea that We Can Make an Impact
We were honoured to be in attendance at yesterday’s Youth Opportunities Unlimited's 12th Annual Breakfast. The power of the speaker and her message…
Observations from my First Hackathon
Hackathons. These marathon computer-programming competitions generally involve spending the day (or days) with strangers, forming teams around a…
How Apple's iOS 15 Mail Privacy Updates Affect Email Marketing Optimization
Changes Coming with the iOS 15 Update In the fall of 2021, Apple will be rolling out iOS 15, which comes with new data and privacy updates designed to…
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…
Customer Journey Mapping: Growth and Retention Strategy
You can no longer run a single ad creative, message concept, and landing page across all channels. Understanding how customers interact with your…
My Internship Experience at Northern
Before I started my internship at Northern, I thought interning meant doing coffee runs, filing paperwork, and supporting full-time employees as they…
A Persona I Could Learn to Love
There’s an old adage about how you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I’ve never been a fan of that term -- and not just because there’s a little more…
A First Few Steps Towards a Brighter Future
It looks like I’ve got a bad case of Back-to-School Fever! This morning, I dropped off my boys at school and shortly thereafter, I had the pleasure of…