Marketing

In this brave new digital world, an effective BC marketing campaign can be executed in myriad ways. BCBusiness connects with BC marketing experts to inform readers of bleeding-edge marketing techniques and newfangled marketing strategies. Plan, execute, and manage your BC marketing strategy by considering our tips and incorporating intel from our compendia of best practices.

BCBusiness Facebook Caption Contest XII

Enter a sharp caption over on Facebook to win ultimate fame, glory and to get your name in the magazine.

Answering The Call For Sustainable Health Care in B.C.

Ministry of Health uses creative video campaign to engage B.C. residents.

Killing Innovation With Apathy

Build your brand currency by celebrating your organization's innovations.

Facebook Buys Instagram in Billion-Dollar Bid

Facebook acquires Instagram in billion-dollar deal.

Viral Marketing Videos

Five brands market with memes.

The School of Social Media

SFU MBA prof integrates Twitter into the classroom.

Shit Marketers Say

Two local companies jump on the Internet meme bandwagon. But what's the ROI on a funny video?

Hootsuite Bags $20-Million Venture Capital Deal

Hootsuite hits $20-million venture capital jackpot.

Social Media in Background Checks

Think twice before digging up dirt on potential employees via social media.

Lessons From the Stop Kony Campaign

The Stop Kony campaign shows how social media can amplify a message.

My Breakfast Cereal Was Discontinued

Milk your favourites 
while you can.

Carnival's PR Blunder

What we can learn from Carnival's non-existent communications strategy.

The Business Name Game

Will your business name lead to sweet success or leave a sour taste in consumers' mouths?

Social Media Is Officially Important

Social media is (finally) being endorsed as a serious business booster.

Crowd-Sourcing a Business Idea

Locals get the chance to influence the shape of a Main Street business.

Occupy Vancouver Fails on Message

Occupy Vancouver movement failed to define and deliver a message.

Steve Jobs's Good Name Corrupted by Bad Online Marketers

Online writing the "Steve Jobs" way.

The Untapped PR Resource of Vancouver Bloggers

Capitalizing on the PR and marketing utility of prominent local bloggers, like Vancouver's Hummingbird604.

Facebook Shake-up: Flight Attendants, Air Canada, and CUPE

Social media casts a new variable into CUPE labour negotiations.

How to Pitch Your Product to a Blogger

Four tips for getting your clients on influential blogs.

Protesting Dick Cheney

Protesting visiting "authors" like Dick Cheney just enhances their profile – and book sales.

Rebuilding Cities with Sustainability and Branding

Rebuilding a city brings opportunities to futureproof, improve sustainability, and build the city's brand.

Vancouver Coastal Health's Bad PR

Free crack pipes for addicts!

Do you like networking at events?

Do you like networking at events?

Choices

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