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5 Ways to Increase Brand Recognition Online with Social Media

By Melody McKinnon on May 26, 2018 No Comment marketing, social media

By Carol Bull In today’s fast-paced, technological world, your online brand is everything. Not only do you need to have your website on the first page of Google, but you also need to build social media profiles that your customers consider worth following. That’s no easy task because of the millions of users clamoring for […]

Review: LinkedU Advanced LinkedIn Marketing Training ©

By Melody McKinnon on March 6, 2018 7 Comments Canadian business, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian marketing, social media

Following is a review of Linked(In) University (LinkedU), which I took myself. The course was purchased and the owners did not solicit this review. One of the things I do is social media management, be that marketing or prospecting. I pride myself on keeping up with the latest strategies because Internet marketing is in a […]

2018 Report: Canadian Social Media Use Statistics

By Melody McKinnon on March 1, 2018 3 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Canadian marketers keep a close eye on who is using social media in Canada, as well as which platform they visit most. We’ve combined data from various sources to give you a broader picture of social media use in Canada. This information will allow you to make more informed decisions and better predict the outcome […]

A Staggering 90% of Canadian Online Moms Love YouTube

By Melody McKinnon on January 24, 2018 2 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Statistics indicate YouTube is a favourite social network of online moms in Canada. A staggering nine out of ten Canadian moms visit YouTube at least once every month. Smart brands are following them there to engage them and ultimately win sales from these powerful shoppers. We’ve brought together recent Canadian statistics from Google and other […]

Social Media Use in Canada, 2017

By Melody McKinnon on October 6, 2017 5 Comments Canadian demographics, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Social media in Canada has reached a point of saturation, according to the latest data from Pollara. Virtually all Canadians who are online use at least one social media network (91%), primarily Facebook (76%). The majority (60%) access social media using their smartphone or tablet, while 35% use a computer or laptop. 63% follow companies, […]

How Canadian Social Media Use Compares to Other Countries

By Melody McKinnon on September 9, 2017 No Comment Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Sometimes it feels like social media networks are taking over the world. Many Internet users visit social media sites more often than they use the telephone, although the use of smartphones can make that point moot. Canada is in the top five countries for social media usage, according to a survey by Pew Research Center, […]

How to Increase Your Canadian Reach on Twitter ©

By Melody McKinnon on July 3, 2017 7 Comments Canadian marketing, social media

There’s a big difference between using social media and actually working social media to your advantage. Too many businesses, agencies and even social media managers are using social media without truly utilizing it to help their business. To milk social media for all it has to offer, we have to study individual networks and really […]

Canadian Influencer Content Marketing

By Melody McKinnon on May 31, 2017 1 Comment Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Influencer content on blogs and social media is one of the most trusted types of advertising, say Canadian consumers in a recent Izea survey. In fact, Canadians are more suspicious than Americans of other types of advertising. Our heavy use of social media and blog reading ensures an impactful, and often viral, social marketing campaign. […]

5 Tips for Choosing a Social Media Manager for Your Business

By Melody McKinnon on October 1, 2016 2 Comments Canadian marketing, human resources, social media

By Ady Wilson Having a business presence on social media is more important than ever, when it comes to increasing brand awareness and interacting with consumers. However, while you might be familiar with Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for personal use, using them for business can be a bit more challenging. From knowing when and how […]

Pinterest Use in Canada is Growing Rapidly (Statistics)

By Melody McKinnon on September 16, 2016 5 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian statistics, social media

Ahalogy’s 2016 Media Consumption Report was released this month, revealing data about Canadian Pinterest user demographics, habits, and behaviour. The statistics confirm that Pinterest use is growing rapidly in Canada, with over 35% joining the image-sharing social media network last year. Half of Canadian active Pinners use Pinterest 2–3 times per week or more, and […]