Glass Half Full: Despite Popular Belief, Canada Ad Spending is On the Rise

August 29th, 2023 | Darrick Li, VP Sales, North America Media Owners, Guideline || Standard Media Index | SQAD | MediaTools | Lumina

It’s not new news that the pandemic upended every facet of consumer behavior – from travel regulations to entertainment shifts, and home DIY projects. But while society today operates in more of a post-pandemic fashion, many Canadian brands and advertisers are still coping with its impact – especially when it comes to advertising.

However, ad spending in Canada 1H 2023 said otherwise. And while the numbers may have been smaller compared to those from before the pandemic, the story is promising.

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Role of SEO in Internet Marketing: Everything You Need to Know

June 20th, 2023 | Prerna Raturi, Writer

The business world has been evolving since the last decade, and the significant shift is the impetus toward digital marketing. A company's image or “brand reputation” does not depend only on the quality of its products. Nowadays, its visibility on the internet is equally important.

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5 Approaches to Doing Pride Right (Next Time)

June 1st, 2023 | Darren McAlmont, Manager, Communications & Content, Association of Canadian Advertisers

With a poverty rate >40% in Canada, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community needs more than rainbow flags on buildings and on social media from multi-million-dollar corporations.

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L’Oréal: A Beauty Brand With A Purpose

March 1st, 2023 | Darren McAlmont, Manager, Communications & Content, Association of Canadian Advertisers

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to continue to amplify women’s voices, and to recognize their precious past and current contributions. Taking the time to acknowledge our predecessors and their accomplishments is a highly motivating factor when trying to shape the future.

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