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Understanding consumption behaviours - Are females the new economic powerhouse?

Posted by Soniya Monga on Tue, March 16, 2010 8:33 AM · Filed under Toronto , Web 2.0, Events, Social Media · No Comments
In the context of worldwide consumption patterns, females comprise 80% of the decision making behaviours and actions in a household.  If this is the case, then we are surely losing a large part of the market share and focus on this portion of the population as a whole.  Enter Jill Nykolitan,... [more]

next 2010: tomorrow's thoughts, today.

Posted by Soniya Monga on Tue, March 16, 2010 7:27 AM · Filed under Toronto , Web 2.0, Social Media, Digital Media · No Comments
With the emphasis on understanding the highly integrated environment that surrounds us, it’s no wonder that during the wide array of anticipated technology and marketing conferences of the year, the decisive notion that the 'future is now' is more relevant than ever. As far as marketing strategies are understood in a highly digitized environment, it’s... [more]

The Art of Marketing through the eyes of the Changemakers

Posted by Soniya Monga on Mon, March 1, 2010 11:52 AM · Filed under Toronto , Web 2.0, Events, Social Media · No Comments
If there was ever a pivotal moment to attend an event like "The Art of Marketing," the future is calling, and the time is now.  With inherent changes and questions facing consumers, strategists, and leaders alike, it's never been a better time to evaluate the current scope of the marketing discipline... [more]

Mobile: The New Business Model

Posted by Soniya Monga on Thu, February 25, 2010 12:05 PM · Filed under Toronto , Events, Social Media, Digital Media, Mobile · No Comments
Mobile is no longer a choice but necessity.  Slated as "the next big thing" in the world of the marketing mix, mobile has long been touted as the up and coming factor that will differentiate the consumer and business marketing game on an inherent level.  The Canadian Marketing Association is bringing... [more]

Mitchel Joel: On building your personal brand and why it's a must

Posted by Soniya Monga on Tue, February 23, 2010 6:48 AM · Filed under Toronto , Events, Social Media · No Comments
In the last six months I've heard Mitch Joel speak to an engaged crowd on more than a few occasions.  Each time, a different setting, audience and demographic and each meeting I walk away with something intently unique that I did not necessairly understand before.  Tonight, #TTT (Third Tuesday Toronto) presents... [more]

Ignite your Coding, brought to you by Microsoft Canada!

Posted by Soniya Monga on Mon, February 22, 2010 3:24 PM · Filed under Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Kitchener-Waterloo, Atlantic-Canada , Events, Social Media · No Comments
Microsoft Canada is presenting Ignite your coding; a program designed for technical professionals, to help in support with career development, practical skills and business development resources all in one place.  For developers, currency is strengthened in staying relevant within the market place and engaging in new technologies that create meaningful experiences that can deliver. ... [more]

Deciphering Customer Intentions in an Online World

Posted by Soniya Monga on Wed, February 17, 2010 1:23 PM · Filed under , Events, Social Media · No Comments
The digital narrative can be explained as an evolutionary process, just like any young and yet to be established phenomenon.  Enter Steve Woods, CEO of Eloqua.  It was an enlightening discussion on the future of marketing in a highly digitized world at the Ivey Centre in Toronto, when Woods, author... [more]

Microsoft announces its Blue Sky Innovation Awards - Open for Submission!

Posted by Soniya Monga on Thu, February 11, 2010 8:58 AM · Filed under , Awards, Web Development · No Comments
Microsoft Canada has recently launched its 3rd annual Blue Sky innovation awards, aimed at ISVs, Developers and Software/Web start-ups. According to Microsoft Partner Marketing Manager Carmen Xiao: The objective of this award is to recognize innovations either break with conventional processes or go beyond marginal improvements in existing products. We want to... [more]

A Conversuasion Worth Having during Social Media Week Toronto

Posted by Soniya Monga on Wed, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM · Filed under , Associations, Social Media, Mobile · No Comments
As Social Media Week Toronto came to a close it was apparent that the week brought together an amazing amount of talent underscored by a fantastic cause in Sick Kids, a very personal plight to the city of Toronto.  "Conversuasion," an event which was produced by Ad lounge was reminiscent of an intimate gathering... [more]

Social Media Week Toronto is integration, collaboration and innovation in motion

Posted by Soniya Monga on Wed, February 3, 2010 1:33 PM · Filed under Toronto , Events, Social Media · No Comments
The incredible array of talent and week of Social Media is off to a momentous start.  Monday (Day One), we heard from leading experts in the mobile industry on their thoughts and predictions for 2010.  With mobile being called the next industry game changer, it was a fitting start to... [more]