Are you a forward or a backward thinker?

Are you a forward or a backward thinker?

That’s a bit of a trick question. Because, in a marcomm world that’s moving/changing as quickly as ours, the push is for innovation and coming up with the next big thing – fast. Creating a disruptive idea that alters and improves the way we act/react. To do that...
Social media barometer at SMWTO

Social media barometer at SMWTO

If you work in marketing communications, every day can be exciting, challenging and somewhat scary because the landscape is evolving so quickly and what used to work really well not too long ago, doesn’t seem to anymore. I embrace the changes because...
Where are you going, PR?

Where are you going, PR?

Or really, what’s our future going to be? Are we about to be relegated to the publicity junk heap of the Interwebs? Not that there’s anything wrong with publicity.  As a proud, former publicist I believe there’s much value for that. There’s an...
My list of why I’m tired of lists

My list of why I’m tired of lists

You have the 10 best of this, the five most important of that, the 25 essentials of the other thing. I understand why there are so many lists out there. They’re easy to create and share. They offer fast insights at a glance. They’re actionable and can...
Make like Roger Sterling – and learn to adapt

Make like Roger Sterling – and learn to adapt

I’ve recently run into two people I used to know – both respected members of the Canadian literary community. There was a time when a nod from either of them could propel a career to a higher plane. Each is smart and accomplished, with a biting sense of...