Social media marketing is one of our top services at Kiwano Marketing. Individuals, companies, and the media are all abuzz about this phenomenon and what it means for doing business. What’s the big deal? And how can you use it effectively for your small business? Read more…
I had the pleasure of visiting CBC Vancouver’s Open House last Friday, as part of a tweetup organized by Marketwire. The all-day event of CBC’s new broadcast centre in downtown Vancouver was a packed affair of fundraising, musical performances, and meeting some of the key supporters of social media at CBC.
Photo Credit: CBC Open House and Food Bank Blog (@GusF, @DoryLanenter, yours truly, @ChantalJura, @mettlelurgy)
Coming off of Kiwano’s recent partnerships with Bridge to a Cool Planet and the Stanley Park Ecology Society, I thought it was high time to comment on the merits of social media specifically for non-profits and charities. It’s great to see so many of these organizations beginning to explore an increasingly powerful base of online supporters and fundraising opportunities. And all in good time, too – as societies become increasingly flooded with different grabs for our attention, so must conscious organizations evolve in order to thrive. Read more…
Last night, I met with the folks behind Bridge 2 Cool Planet, a one day event for climate change occurring on October 24, 2009 (mark your calendars!). There will be a parade, a banner drop, an eco-fair for green businesses, live music, movies, and speakers. This event takes place around Science World and the Cambie Bridge, the latter of which will be closed for the entire day. Read more…
