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Tweeting at Official Ottawa: Beta Release

Twitter is a great tool to reach the Canadian media and politicians who can help you get your message out. It’s easy enough to sign up and start tweeting, but how do you make the most impact? Hopefully it’s common sense that tweeting in the middle of the night won’t get you much reach, but…
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Our firm is getting stronger – exciting news at MediaStyle

When I first created MediaStyle I had no idea within four years the team I was building would become one of Ottawa’s youngest, most forward-looking communications agencies. We’ve taught hundreds of people how to work with – not against – journalists, we’ve coached tiny organizations and major cultural institutions through the ever changing world of…
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Getting in trouble on Twitter: Senator Patrick Brazeau

Surely Ottawa tweeters have already seen Senator Patrick Brazeau’s attack on reporter Jennifer Ditchburn this afternoon. Earlier today, Ditchburn wrote this article for Huffington Post Canada about the Senator’s low attendance. The exchange in question is detailed below: [View the story "Getting in trouble on Twitter: Senator Patrick Brazeau" on Storify] In MediaStyle’s social media…
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MediaStyle’s new home

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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Meet our new associate producer: David MacIntyre

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 hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator

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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MediaStyle hiring a Technical Producer

MediaStyle, Ottawa’s progressive communications company, is seeking a Technical Producer to work with us in creating innovative strategic plans and dynamic content for our clients. The Producer’s responsibilities will include: – editing and recording audio and video – assisting at events and video shoots – writing, editing and formatting text for blogs, communications reports, and…
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