If you’re a regular Twitter user, chances are you have received at least one negative tweet in your lifetime. Scores of people have faced harassment on the social network. And organizations, too, have had their Twitter marketing campaigns highjacked by torrents of negative tweets. Opportunities abound for individuals and organizations alike. But anonymous trolls and […]
Category Archives: Social Media
You Gotta Check Out These 10 Amazing Instagram Accounts From Toronto’s Culture Scene
Instagram has grown rapidly since its release in 2010. As of June 2016, the photo- and video-sharing mobile app and social network had 500 million active monthly users across the world – an annual increase of 100 million! An image is worth a thousand words Much, if not most, of Instagram’s success can be explained by the […]
Why Are You So Boring? My First Date With Periscope
When I tried the Periscope live streaming app for the first time, I really didn’t know what to expect. Like other people who work with social media, I thought the best approach would be to dive in like I would a cold Ontario lake. I made myself the Guinea pig. Though I was nervous, I […]
How to Cover an Event on Social Media from Start to Finish
Expand your event’s reach by reporting it live on social media! Long gone are the days when your event’s reach was limited to the number of butts you could get into the seats. With social media, you can now reach a potentially larger virtual audience, increasing engagement with your community along the way. But social […]
8 Social Media Content Types You Haven’t Thought of Yet
To be a great advocate on social media is to be a great communicator. With this in mind, it shouldn’t be a surprise that content and engagement is the secret sauce of social media advocacy. Ideally, your social content should be multi-dimensional, serving multiple purposes – from fundraising to public awareness – and hitting all […]
3 Essential Elements Behind Every Successful Social Media Post
Want to promote your cause on Facebook and Twitter? Advocates, communicators and activists have long used social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to spread awareness about their issues and promote their cause. Popular campaigns such as #IdleNoMore, #StandwithPP and #icebucketchallenge are proof of social media’s ability to bring about change. So what does it […]
10 Things You Should Definitely Be Posting on Twitter
Ready to take your Twitter game to the next level! Below are 10 ideas to improve your Twitter content and take your social media strategy to the next level. 1. Links to press releases and announcements If you want to share something with the media, you should post it on Twitter. Twitter is the social network […]
8 Excellent Examples of Star Wars Engaging Fans on Social Media
Star Wars is one of the largest film franchises in history. The sci-fi series has generated over four billion dollars in gross revenue, a figure that will only get higher with the release of the seventh film, “The Force Awakens”, on December 18th, 2015. The Star Wars franchise was built first and foremost on a […]
Follow These 9 Steps to Increase Your LinkedIn Profile Views
LinkedIn is the largest social network for professionals, with approximately 400 million users. Having an attractive LinkedIn profile is essential if you want to market yourself in the modern professional environment. But how do you get more people to view your LinkedIn profile page? To get more views on LinkedIn, you need to build connections, […]
What’s “SEM”? 23 Digital Marketing Terms Explained
Have you ever had a discussion with a digital marketing expert and had no idea what they were talking about? Every profession has its jargon, including digital marketing and public relations. When not explained properly, jargon can be exclusive. It’s the opposite of easy-to-follow communication, which is what we should all strive towards. However, many digital […]