It was my first time attending the F.W.E. (Forum for Women Entrepreneurs) Annual Fundraising Gala event though I had heard many great things, and I was not disappointed. Entering the pre-event cocktail reception I was impressed by the caliber of Businesswomen (and men!) who were in attendance. The ever busy Premier Christy Clark even made […]
The Vancouver headquarters of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics recently moved to a brand new location in Vancouver! Now they are a one-stop shop that houses all of their departments (including production and packaging) under one roof. During a conversation I had with Zeba Manki, Talent Resource Manager at the Lush head office, she explained how […]
The world is full of connections. When I say this, I mean that when you are introduced to someone through a friend or contact, their network will most likely have at least someone in it who you already know, and dozens of others who are just a mutual aquaintance away. The problem is, when you meet […]
Since Wednesday, March 19th, 2014, I haven’t been able to look at my career the same way. I was excited when booking myself a seat at the Art of Marketing Conference in Vancouver, BC – heck, Seth Godin was going to be speaking! I remember reading his book Tribes in university when completing my BA […]
The New Year presents the perfect opportunity to do a complete sweep of your social media profiles and strategies, and improve where you may have been lacking last year. Here are a few ideas to consider, which can be applied to both your personal social media efforts and that of your organization. Update your […]
We’re interacting with dozens of people per day (more, depending on your social presence!) and the need for network is growing. You’ve heard it a million times: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know and without an expanded network, you’re probably selling yourself short. So, you’re grabbing your piece of the social media […]
The BC Association of Integrated Marketers (AIM) and guests gathered at the beautiful Four Seasons Vancouver on Nov 7th to explore the world beyond content marketing.Grace Carter from Aritzia started us off with the importance of developing a meaningful online presence. Aritzia, a company late to social media and online game, has taken huge strides in the past […]
By: Rebecca Kwong-Taylor I am not a professional marketer. Though I know about social media, I use it in a different way than most marketers do. Not only that, I see things in a different way too – from more of a consumer point of view. Nevertheless, it was fascinating to glimpse into the other […]
The first ever OMG Social Media Conference kicked off this past Thursday, August 15th. The event brought together over 100 small business owners and social media enthusiasts. With 6 industry leaders and 10 social media experts present, attendees had an opportunity to learn how to formulate and execute an effective social media plan. It was […]
Whether you’re rich and famous or a recent grad, taking responsibility of your personal brand is something that should not be ignored. Especially if you’re just looking to enter the workforce, it’s important to know that the life you share online is just as important as the one offline. The majority of recent grads will […]
I had the unique opportunity to attend a LinkedIn Marketing Solutions seminar on June 18th, led by Gary Fearnall, LinkedIn’s Director of Marketing Solutions. I’ll admit I really wasn’t sure what to expect – I knew it was going to be held at Canada Place, so I figured it would be a little impersonal, with […]
NetworkinginVan.com is teaming up with Social Media for Non-Profits for their next event on June 25th at SFU Harbour Centre *full day event. The ticket value is $250 and gives you access to the full-day program, access to all breakouts, continental breakfast, and lunch. Enter now for your chance to win! We have two tickets to giveaway. About […]
By Garth Jackson Do you find yourself…? - Tweeting under tables? - Sending product or service updates while driving? - Typing with one eye open at an event, in the dark, with a glass of bubbles? Why not schedule your tweets and status updates? Stay engaged in conversations that are happening around you, perhaps for […]
Social Media Unplugged Conference Event Recap by Lisa Dalla Vecchia Saturday July 7th…a gorgeous sunny day in Vancouver…the first in a long-time. While most people were planning a day at the beach or kayaking in Deep Cove, social media enthusiasts, myself included, gathered at the SFU Segal Graduate School of Business for […]
If you have ever used social media on behalf of an organization, then I am sure you have wondered how to create meaningful online dialogue with engaged users. I recently began hosting social media in my professional career, and are slowly figuring this out myself. Here is my relatively novice theory: Hosting a Facebook page […]
We are losing the skills of social intelligence and the ability to communicate face-to-face. We talk in 24 character sound bites and would rather email someone than talk to them in person. Research says that we are becoming ‘socially inept.’ A headline in the Vancouver Sun read, “Plugged In but Socially Awkward.” A poll by […]
Last fall, I found myself in a rut; I started to question what I was doing with my life. Then, on a Tuesday afternoon in September, it came to me. I went to the Richmond Oval to watch a friend play at the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships, and by the end of the match I […]
