The Weekly Download – April 21, 2017

The Weekly Download – April 21, 2017

Did you have an awesome long weekend? Seems like weeks ago. How time flies… It’s already Friday and time again for the Weekly Download. Let’s round up some of this week’s most hyped up stories from the digital world, including funny pink and blue drinks, new features from Google and Instagram, chatbot chatter, the decline […]

The Weekly Download – February 10, 2017

The Weekly Download – February 10, 2017

Ice, Ice Baby! That’s what many of us have been seeing (or slipping on) outside this week. So let’s hope you’re reading this while sitting in front of a fireplace sipping on a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. And speaking of chocolate… Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! <3 There’s been lots of social media news […]

The Weekly Download – May 6, 2016

Eden Spodek's Weekly Download May 6, 2016

Let’s talk about a few stories about digital communications that caught my eye over the past week. Of course, I’d love to hear your comments about these topics too. Here’s what’s been filling up my news feed: Fort McMurray Crisis This week our collective Canadian hearts are crying out for the people of Fort McMurray, […]

Digital strategy students at their finest

Bouquet of flowers and thank you card

If we’ve met, you’ve been reading my blog or following me online, you may know that I helped develop and teach the Digital Strategy and Communications Management certificate program at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. I’ve been teaching the Foundations in Digital Strategy and Social Media course* for about two years and love […]

Tip of the week: Discovering new blogs part 2

girl with magnifying glasses

Welcome to the ninth in a series of tips to help bloggers build communities, find an audience and get the most out of working with brands. One of the highlights of being part of the team of instructors for the Digital Strategy certificate program at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies is the opportunity to meet […]

Social Media Goes to College at Social Capital Conference

Social Capital Conference 2013

Social Capital Conference is taking place in Ottawa May 31 and June 1. It’s an event I’ve always ogled over but never been able to attend due to a recurring scheduling conflict. Three times lucky they say because this year they moved it up a month. I’ll be there, not only as an attendee but […]

Tip of the Week: Discovering new blogs

girl with magnifying glasses

Welcome to the sixth in a series of tips to help bloggers build communities, find an audience and get the most out of working with brands. One of the highlights of being part of the team of instructors for the Digital Strategy certificate program at U of Toronto SCS is the opportunity to meet with […]

Social media goes to college at PodCamp Toronto 2013

Social media goes to college at PodCamp Toronto 2013

After five wonderful years and having the pleasure of working with a stellar and dedicated group of volunteers and supportive sponsor partners, I’ve stepped down from the organizing team. I’ve remained a contributing member of the PodCamp Toronto community. For those of you who don’t know, PodCamp Toronto is a free unconference for content creators and […]