The latest episode of The Voice is now online. You can download the episode here, or subscribe to The Voice on iTunes here. This week’s episode features Danny Star talking to DJ Waldow, the CEO of Waldo Social, to discuss the relevancy of email marketing in 2012, and harnessing the power of Batman and Robin…
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Earlier this month MediaStyle signed a lease on a new loft space in downtown Ottawa. We’ve been renovating for five days and thought an update on the new space was in order. It also gives me a chance to send a massive shout-out to The Code Factory – this co-working space helped launch our little…
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We’ve been so busy at the office, I haven’t had a chance to introduce our newest member of the MediaStyle family. David MacIntyre has been with us since this summer when he helped us shoot the Beau’s documentary. He’s been an integral part of the team, helping out immensely with all of our client work…
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MediaStyle, Ottawa’s progressive communications company, is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to work with us in creating a strong online community of support for a special project we are working on. The Community Outreach Coordinator responsibilities will include: – phone, email and in-person outreach to a diverse group of communities across the country – working…
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One of the most important communications fundamentals is that media attention begets more media attention. The bigger the media outlet interested in your story the more interest you will receive in the weeks that follow. Size matters– well, distribution size, specifically. If the New York Times picks up your story you’re set for a few…
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1) Sound board with outlets for recorders: a simple order from most technical rental companies, these handy devices allow journalists to plug in their recorders straight to the sound source 2) Lighting: outside or inside, please light your own press conference. Test it on camera and then inform the camera people what the light temperature…
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One of the first people I ever “@ replied” on Twitter was Susan Murphy. I think a lot of early Twitter adopters in Ottawa would say the same thing. She is a rock star in the Ottawa digital scene. And, one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. On her personal blog she has been…
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Happy Canada Day! This wonderful fountain is in Confederation Park in Ottawa. A gift to Canada from a grateful United Kingdom after WW2. It was formerly installed in London’s Trafalgar Square from 1845 – 1939. The twin fountain was also given to Canada and is now in Regina – dedicated to the founding of the…
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In a city known for spin, weasel words and double-speak a simple release from the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council was a refreshing change this afternoon. In plain language press release, clearly written by a human, and with just 237 words (a mere seven paragraphs) the communicators at CBSC have set a standard for straight talk…
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As I mentioned in the last post about hiring, we are a quickly growing communications start up. As I hunt for a strong content producer to help out we are also considering growing this business at a faster pace. We are likely bringing on another Principal. MediaStyle is digitally connected and integrated. This means that…
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