Author: On Q
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Meet On Q: 10 Questions with Jeff Barfield
In one sentence, explain what you do at On Q Communications. I joined On Q as the Director of Digital Strategy handling everything from search engine optimization and social media to digital advertising and website development. What does a typical work day look like for you? My day-to-day responsibilities tend to bounce all over the…
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Day in the life of a media relations manager
The life of a media relations manager at a bustling communications agency is one that cannot be defined by a day to day schedule – it is ever changing! One day you can be planning an event, the next you’re writing news releases for clients, or like I did recently, you’re attending a tv segment…
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Five apps to help optimize your work day
Working in the fast-paced communications industry, it’s crucial,to have tools that keep you organized. Whether it’s helping to clear a cluttered inbox, keeping track of your deadlines and planning your day, we have shared our top apps to optimize your work day. Slack Slack could very well be comparable to MSN for the office. Slack…
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Six chefs you need to follow on Instagram
Looking for a chef to collaborate with? Thought leaders in their industry, chefs have an online and offline voice that aspiring cooks and regular folk like us bow down to. Combine a base of loyal followers with their bold personalities, and these chefs have a lot more to offer than a good dish; they have…
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The new “Paid Partnership” feature on Instagram
In light of the new rules implemented by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an American consumer interest agency, to crack down on celebrities and influencers being paid to post on Instagram while not disclosing partnerships, Instagram has announced that they are rolling out a ‘Paid Partnership’ tag. It’s all in an effort to to provide…
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Media Mavens: Best Health Digital Editor Lisa Hannam
/mēdēə ·ˈmāvən/ noun: The most on-trend, in-style, on-point Canadians we know. The ones we look up to. The creative minds representing the Great White North. Our secret (and not-so-secret) MCMs and WCWs. Are we the only ones obsessing over Canada’s growing media landscape? From groundbreaking journalists, to influential bloggers and the stars of the Canadian…
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Five YouTubers Killing the Space
Fact: YouTube has over 300 minutes of footage uploaded per minute and 3.25 billion hours watched each month (source: statistic brain). This social media network is the future, with many experts comparing modern day YouTube to the new age of television. A medium that gives consumers control of what and when they watch, YouTube provides…
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Meet On Q: 10 questions with Jane Hur
In one sentence, explain what you do at On Q Communications. As the graphic design and social media intern, I assist in creating visual and stylish media materials for clients and assist the social media manager with ongoing social content. What does a typical workday look like for you? My day is filled with graphic…
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Media Mavens: Canadian TV personality Dina Pugliese
/mēdēə ·ˈmāvən/ noun: The most on-trend, in-style, on-point Canadians we know. The ones we look up to. The creative minds representing the Great White North. Our secret (and not-so-secret) MCMs and WCWs. Are we the only ones obsessing over Canada’s growing media landscape? From groundbreaking journalists, to influential bloggers and the stars of the Canadian…
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What is media training and why does a company need it?
Picture this – you have secured an interview with the media for a segment on a talk show, you are on set and are ready to speak about your company. You walk confidently on set, sit down and then the lights hit you, the camera starts rolling and the stage fright starts to set in.…