A Staggering 90% of Canadian Online Moms Love YouTube

A Staggering 90% of Canadian Online Moms Love YouTube

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

Social Media Use in Canada, 2017

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

How Canadian Social Media Use Compares to Other Countries

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, […]

Canadian Influencer Content Marketing

Canadian Influencer Content Marketing

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

5 Tips for Choosing a Social Media Manager for Your Business

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)

Pinterest Use in Canada is Growing Rapidly (Statistics)

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 […]

Canadian Social Media Use and Online Brand Interaction (Statistics)

Canadian Social Media Use and Online Brand Interaction (Statistics)

Canadians love using social media in 2016 and Facebook continues to be the social network they use most, a new survey from InsightsWest has determined. Facebook, YouTube and Instagram use is still growing at a healthy pace overall in Canada, while Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr and Reddit usage has slowed down a bit. A […]

Canadian eCommerce and Social Sales (Q1 2016 Data)

Canadian eCommerce and Social Sales (Q1 2016 Data)

Online sales in Canada are expected to be stronger than ever in 2016. eTail Canada predicts that eCommerce sales in this country will top $34.04 billion this year. In their Q1 report, Demac Media suggests the typically slow first quarter is the perfect time for businesses to focus on social sales and segments experiencing growth. […]

Top Online Business and Marketing Books of 2015 ©

Top Online Business and Marketing Books of 2015 ©

Online business is in a state of perpetual change. It requires a high level of passion and dedication to keep up with the latest information. That’s why it’s important to hire people who absolutely love what they do. If they don’t love it, they’ll never be dedicated enough to follow the endless learning curve. That […]