Social Media


You Did Not Eat That…And Did You Even Go There?

You Did Not Eat That…And Did You Even Go There?

If only everything was as good as it looked on social media, we’d all be living the dream. We don’t have to tell you twice that 90 per cent of what you see on social media is an embellished facade....
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If You’re Going to #Humblebrag at Least Do it Right (Like Us)

The social media humblebrag is definitely a thing by now. In fact, it may even be the new selfie. eTalk’s Jessi Cruickshank has seen it all when it comes to the humblebrag – turns out the biggest culprits are often celebrities. But a study by Virgin Mobile reveals that regular Canadians are pretty guilty too
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#JeSuisCharlie: The Most Important Thing You Can Share on Social Media Today

Yesterday's siege in Paris sought to terrorize core values of our free society with the aim of oppressing the right to cover issues critically, openly and satirically. We can each play a part in showing our solidarity, condolence and defiance today and for the weeks to come – and it starts with #JeSuisCharlie
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The Most Inspiring Social Media Movements of 2014

By sharing and discussing, working and donating, young professionals have spent the year actively involved in many important causes and movements. Here are just a few that had us particularly impassioned
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Be on Trend With Your #Christmas Hashtags

With the holiday season in full force, there’s no shortage of social media material you’re just dying to share. But your tweets could get a lot more attention if you used the most popular hashtags. Aka: #stopjustmakingthemup – ‘cause slight variations make all the difference. Here’s what you should be hashtagging this season
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Sunny Lenarduzzi and Hootsuite’s Last Social Update

We hope it’s not the last of the Hootsuite Social Update series, because we’ve become slightly addicted to the best thing to hit YouTube aside from Bey’s 7/11 music video. Ok, the best thing in terms of quick and entertaining weekly social media news we actually need in our career lives
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Sean Beckingham: Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur

Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur is Branding & Buzzing Founder Sean Beckingham, who has this to say about his transition from magazine art director to social media pro: "How many times did you read a magazine today? How many times did you check Facebook?"
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Learn the Best Kept Secrets of YYC Social Media

Social Media Breakfast (SMBYYC) is easily one of Calgary’s best-kept networking secrets. But at the rate that it’s growing, it won’t remain that way. Young professionals of all backgrounds and industries will be in attendance at their 57th event coming up on October 31st
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Swearing Off Social Media is the Newest Red Flag

Selfie-addicts and validation junkies are characters well-known for their red flagginess. But the newest red flag is on the other end of the pole. Responding to social stress by burning down the digital ship is almost as concerning as not being able to float without it. In fact, it’s almost the same thing
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6 Reasons Finding a Relationship in Our Cities is Worse than Ever

It’s tough out there for singles living in any large Canadian city, especially if they’re looking for a relationship. Unfortunately, it seems like the time we live in isn’t doing us any favours. Just look at these 6 reasons for proof that finding a relationship in urban areas is more difficult than ever
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