Entertaining and ruthless would accurately describe Kevin O’Leary. The controversial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, best known for his contributions to TV’s Dragons’ Den, Shark Tank and The Lang and O’Leary Exchange, was in Vancouver recently to deliver a keynote speech during an exclusive networking event for private enterprise. Straight from the Dragon’s Mouth, An Evening […]
On Tuesday, October 23, the Magazine Association of BC held its third networking event, Mags BC Remix: Issue 3, at the VSO School of Music. The Mags BC Remix events bring publishing, writing and media professionals together to share their expertise and passion in this fast-evolving industry. Organized by Sylvia Skene, Executive Director of the […]
Networking, I must admit, can be exhausting. However, I derive a lot of value from it because attending networking events during the last year has really opened my eyes to the options available to me as I make the transition from scientist to writer. On top of that, I’ve met some really great people who […]
With school just around the corner, you’re probably juggling money for rent, tuition and books. The stress of these financial obligations as well as the upcoming coursework itself, make it easy to forget about why you wanted to go to school in the first place. One of the reasons you’re in school likely has […]
Book Review: Can Chris Guillbeau’s The $100 Startup find a place in Vancouver? By Jerrie Lynn Morrison Do you want to start a small business, but feel that you lack the finances and entrepreneurial savvy rampant in a city with the most entrepreneurs per capita in North America? With a vibrant ecosystem of startups, incubators […]
On June 15th and 16th, the Northern Voice blogging and social media conference took place at the W2 Media Café and SFU Woodwards. Northern Voice began in Vancouver in 2005 as an informal, accessible personal blogging conference for techies and newbies alike. This year, one of the strongest themes running through the conference was how […]
Wallflower, by xgj-khaos, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. Perception is a funny thing. Next to my sister who works in sales and runs a cheerleading gym on the side, I seem like a wallflower. But next to some of my science and writing colleagues- the quiet, thinking types- I […]
Liquid content means marketers are no longer in total control of branded messages. It’s all about “crafting stories that provoke conversation, and creating messages and brands that spreads organically through the power of sharing and self-publishing,” according to BCAMA’s Vision conference organizers. Value placed on customer service Venture capitalist and media visionary, Leonard Brody, engaged […]
Every industry is being disrupted by social media and mobile technologies. Even marketing, which sits at the helm of crafting messages for all industries, has not been spared. Marketing and advertising has traditionally relied on pushed content, from brand to consumer. But consumers now have more say in the content they receive from brands. Consumers […]
Networking in Vancouver Feature Writer, Jerrie Lynn Morrison, connected with Lindsay Smith to find out more about BCAMA’s Director of Vision and how she put together BCAMA’s biggest event: the 22nd annual VISION conference happening May 23. 1) How well attended is BCAMA’s annual Vision conference? We are expecting this year to be a sold […]
In this article, Jerrie Lynn Morrison writes about networking as a strategy for career exploration and career change. She compares careers to relationships, a mindset that helps career explorers take the time they need to navigate through a life-changing transition. Are you afraid of commitment? I am—at least for the moment. I just got out […]
