Reporting Structure
In the wonderful evolving world of communications, I continue to bump into the question of “Where do PR and Social Media report to?”. Is there an ideal reporting structure ? Hmmm… It is obvious to me...
View ArticleIntegrated Communications Plan
I am often asked about how businesses, brands and not for profit or community organizations work towards and an integrated communications plan when there are so many channels to consider. Are you still...
View Article#FathersDay
Being a father. Appreciating all that is Fathers Day. Joy of seeing our new borns grow through the years of pre-school, primary education, secondary education, post seconday pursuits and transforming...
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Enjoying Summer by setting up your Virtual Office
Ah summer…time to set up the virtual office. A time when families plan to spend more time together with each other, extended families and friends. For many Canadians it is a time to enjoy that special...
View ArticleApathy Boring
What a revelation – Apathy Boring. I had a wonderfully inspiring conversation with a young leader amongst us. Caro Loutfi is one of the inspiring leaders and executive director at “Apathy is Boring”....
View ArticleBladder Cancer Canada Walk Kenora
This might come across as a bit of a strange blog post for the Devins Network. Some might wonder why I’m writing about a cause on my business blog. Honestly, my business is all about community and...
View ArticleBack To School Social Networking
Ah, the last weekend of August and time to get organized for “school”. When I refer to “school” I am actually referring to school or work. Whether you are the student prepping for a return to the...
View ArticleOverwhelmed by Social Media
Overwhelmed by Social Media I have had an opportunity to engage with a number of small businesses and entrepreneurs in recent weeks in a conversation about social media. These conversations have...
View ArticleConfront Confrontation
Arising Confrontation Have you been nagged by a follower? Has someone posted something that you disagree with? Is there a comment posted in a journalist’s article that is just not factually correct?...
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Main Street Social Networking
Growing up in a small town in Northern Ontario – Kenora – I recall such wonderful experiences of “Main Street”. I used to love just driving into small towns across Canada and the USA and enjoying the...
View ArticleSupporting Making Waves Ottawa
The Devins Network is delighted to be supporting Making Waves Ottawa again this year with another donation of support. We are so proud of the work that is conducted by this student initiative to make a...
View ArticleSocial Media Conversations – Which ones for You?
I call myself a “Chief Conversationalist” working with clients in developing their strategically tactical conversations. Social Media conversations are diverse. Based on my career past, these social...
View ArticleHappy Holidays and a Year in Review
#Happy Holidays Wishing you and yours the very best for happy holidays this festive season. 2015 was quite a fascinating year for the Devins Network. Thanks to our “associates” for a great year of...
View ArticleEmployees On Social Media Networks
I’m often asked about how companies and employees work together in “social networks”. There is a wide range from restrictive, to total trust. Some companies may still feel that social networks are not...
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Call To Action by 365 Sports Inc
Words come to mind…slip, slide, run, mud, jump, skip, crawl, roll, dive, climb, dodge, stretch, lift, manoeuver, fun, foam… It is all part of the action packed agenda of 365 Sports. If you’re following...
View ArticleToday #BellLetsTalk
Today is the magnificent day dedicated to #BellLetsTalk – January 27th, 2016. It is one day where we are encouraged to think about Mental Health and to “talk the talk” when it comes to being open to...
View ArticleCalling All Farmers To Social Network
Farmers ? Yes you bet ! I had the privilege of speaking at the Central Ontario Agricultural Conference a few weeks back and was very intrigued by the opportunity that exists for the farming sector in...
View ArticleGet Your Network Working
A Network This visual from the Sunnybrook Trails in Toronto reminded me of our structure of social networks. Roots that sink deeply into the forest bed, paths that wind in different directions....
View ArticleBladder Cancer Month of May
It is #BadderCancer Month in Canada. The Board of Directors of Bladder Cancer Canada have declared the month of May as Bladder Cancer Canada Awareness month. Although things are kicking off in a rather...
View ArticleI Walk for Bladder Cancer
We all have our causes, our not for profits, our charities, our volunteer involvements and our community engagement initiatives. One of my priorities is Bladder Cancer Canada. In early 2014 I was...
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