Social Engagement, Simplified

Social Engagement, Simplified

I’ve written several posts before on what to post, when to post, and how to post – but in this article, I want to discuss where to post. Which, admittedly, is just as important to identify as the other Ws of Social Engagement. Like most marketing efforts, there isn’t...
Reinventing Your Brand: Hudson’s Bay

Reinventing Your Brand: Hudson’s Bay

I briefly wrote about the Hudson’s Bay in my article, “Retail Marketing: Be Seen and Heard”, but I wanted to elaborate on the genius that is behind the mass retailer. Bonnie Brooks didn’t only make The Hudson’s Bay a trendier shopping destination but her business...
Seasonal Advertising Campaigns: Christmas

Seasonal Advertising Campaigns: Christmas

Soon after Halloween passes (literally, November 1), the Christmas paraphernalia goes up. I used to be nauseated by how money-driven retailers must be to shove money-spending down our throats. Then, I remember that the Christmas music also starts soon after on the...
Cause Marketing: Why it works

Cause Marketing: Why it works

In my opinion cause marketing is the most satisfying type of marketing for any business, large or small. It’s a chance to help their favourite charity and enables businesses, ultimately, to make money. What is cause marketing? At its simplest form it’s the...