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The era of the passive audience that receives advertising messages is dead. Over. Gone. Social has become the norm. People speaking out about what they like and connecting with others who share those interests. That is why learning how to Continue reading Social Media and New Media Boot Camp with CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau
“We made the song because Bill 115 attacks teachers and students,” Khan said. “I wrote a verse and there are three other guys who rap on the song. People listen to songs more often. So we wanted to get their Continue reading Students use music and video to share their views on Bill 115
Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of attending Awesome Talks Ottawa hosted by ReSoMe and Suprpod at Shopify. The night opened with Doug Tetzner, Talent Scout at Shopify, who talked about hiring awesome people. I have always been a big Continue reading Awesome Talks with Awesome Scott Stratten
On Ontario Today on CBC radio last week, they aired an interview with Janice Rubin, a partner at Rubin Thomlinson LLP, about legal advice on what your boss can and can’t do with what they learn about you from social Continue reading Social media and the law: where does the employer’s power lie?
Beautiful moon landing reconstrcuted shot, from Mashable Earlier this week, on August 25, 2012, Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, passed away. It was July 20, 1969, when Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. Continue reading A memory of the world that stood still – in front of a TV [man walk’s on the moon]
I came across this infographic about how the Olympics have become social in 2012. Athletes debut a direct interaction with their fans online. But, may I point out, that athletes have been doing this since 2008, as shown in the Continue reading The social Olympics is not new
We all have a hero or an idol in our lives. Some of us may even have several. Today I wanted to share with you who my idol is. As a young female professional with ambition, I often look up Continue reading Third Tuesday Ottawa with Gini Dietrich
It is that time of year again. Now that we are all back to school and back to work, we contemplate resolutions and milestones for the upcoming year. I have been making resolutions since I was a little kid. I Continue reading My social media resolution
Tomorrow is election day in Ontario. An important day that showcases our country’s democracy. Here are a few reasons why you should vote tomorrow: Make your voice heard. Don’t let others choose the fate of your government. If you don’t Continue reading Five reasons you should vote today