I’ve always preferred the 4th of July…

I know this isn’t the most popular thing for a Canadian to say – and I am a proud Canuck… really – but I’ve always preferred the 4th of July to Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day, for anyone that remembers). That’s because Canada Day...

Then meets now: social media incarnations

I just returned from Counselors Academy’s annual conference for PR agency leaders (I’ll be writing a post about it soon). One of the many highlights was a keynote by Jay Baer, based on his new book, The Now Revolution.  He mentioned that some businesses...

The blog before Christmas (reprise)

A few years ago, I wrote an online ditty based on Clement Moore’s classic Christmas poem and I thought I’d update it a bit and share it with you again (with apologies to Mr. Moore).   As we head into the holidays, I want to thank all of you for visiting,...

Last minute shoppers, there’s still hope

Guest post by Lindsay Peterson It’s the end of the year and yes – as Gini Dietrich said, I am a last-minute shopper (and proud of it).  But not everyone is. Some people, like my colleague, Lindsay Peterson, actually think ahead!  So… in the spirit of...

A new fall wardrobe

That’s what my blog redesign feels like. You know, those times when you walk into a store, see what you want, instinctively know it will fit like a glove without having to try it on, buy it and leave within 10 minutes… (OK, maybe that’s a man’s...