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Mayor Jim Watson named 2014 communicator of the year by IABC Ottawa

Sherrilynne Starkie

The Communicator of the Year (COTY) Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an Ottawa-based organizational leader who shows excellence in the field of communications. The recipient is a well-known figure in his/her community, a role model and trusted mentor to his/her peers. Picking up an IABC Canada Silver Leaf Award.

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10 Reasons Businesses Will Start Using Google+ Communities in 2014

Convince & Convert

Sure, there is a social destination, but Google+ has tools for every business looking to increase engagement: a) Within their business itself, and b) To build relationships and develop loyal ‘fans’ of them and their brands. Types of G+ Communities There are two types of communities: 1. Why Use Google+ Communities?

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Engagement Is The New Real-Time

Mindjumpers

However this coveted marketing phenomenon now has a new competitor that is ready to steal the ‘audience engagement thunder’ in 2014. We’ve taken a closer look at the new darling of social marketing – here are our insights on real-time engagement. Real-time marketing vs. real-time engagement.

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Best Tips for Successful Social Media and Digital Marketing in 2014

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Social media and digital marketing are going to grow even stronger in 2014. With my first hand experience working with so many businesses, I am giving you my most important social media and digital marketing tips that will help you increase your online footprint, exposure and bottom line in 2014 for your business. Personal and Human.

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The Value of Community Management and Customer Interception

Ignite Social Media

Quantifying customer care and the value of community management can be a bit more… avant-garde; however, we have a measurement solution that might help you justify allocating resources to customer care on social media. Building the Value of Community Management Model. The Value of a Positive Customer Experience.

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The 7 Deadly Sins Of Digital Marketing In 2014

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I would argue that the vast majority of brands engaged in digital marketing have left the fundamentals behind them. You can pick a brand (any brand) and benchmark them against these 7 deadly sins of digital marketing in 2014, and you will see where the real gaps truly lie. Here are the 7 deadly sins of digital marketing in 2014.

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How Social Media Engagement Has Changed Over the Past 3 Years

Ignite Social Media

With social media being considered by many brands as part of the traditional marketing mix, it may be tempting to constantly push a commerce message, but that approach will kill your social media engagement. Let’s take a look at how social media engagement has changed over the years. So what’s that mean for engagement?