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Boards ‘n’ Cocktails with Stonewall Kitchen

While there are many different elements to hosting around the holidays, our guests were more than ready after an exclusive evening of classic cocktails and charcuterie how-to's with our client, Stonewall Kitchen.

19 December, 2019

Baking Away with Canola Eat Well

With the holiday season comes friends, family, food and feeling grateful for all three.

19 December, 2019

Getting on Board for the Holidays with Finica

Getting our guests in the hosting spirit for the holidays, we invited 'On Boards' author Lisa Dawn Bolton to host a special evening of cheer and cheese with Finica Food Specialties!

19 December, 2019

A Fun and Games 2019 Finale for the Team at The Edible Story

As you might have recently read on our blog, our team recently had an Edible Story outing to round out our 2019 together. There, we made that night's home-cooked meal for 40 hungry citizens at Good Shepherd Ministries.

19 December, 2019

Bonne Maman Brings the Community ‘Home’ for the Holidays

When you think of the most fun evening of being 'home for the holidays,' what comes to mind?

19 December, 2019

New Cocktail Recipes for the Holiday Season

Deck your coasters with the comfort and joy of these refreshing cocktails, all festively provided by our clients - Club House for Chefs, Bonne Maman, Cheers American Spirits and Stonewall Kitchen - to enhance the tastes and enjoyment of your holiday season.

12 December, 2019

An Edible Afternoon for Good Shepherd

For the last few years, our team ethos come holiday time has been one of giving back (#BBGivesBack) to the communities through meaningful charitable donations, rather than wrapped gifts and sparkly swag.

09 December, 2019

Cheersing to the Holidays with Cheese, Cocktails, Cake & Jam

At Branding & Buzzing, we believe engagement offline is just as special and vital as engagement one finds online, like on your brand's most utilized social networks.

09 December, 2019

The Out of Office Diaries: When It’s Holiday Log Off Time

It's almost Christmastime which will mean that our agency will be lights off, doors locked and staff logged off! With our staff diverse in lifestyles and enjoyments, we just had to show and tell each of their ideal holiday plans.

05 December, 2019

Facebook + TV Advertising = A Not Yet Dead Duo

Did you know the first TV ad aired over 75 years ago? And it only cost $9.

19 November, 2019

Jarritos Canada brings Day of the Dead celebration to Stackt Market

On a brisk November Saturday in Downtown Toronto, Stackt Market became filled with bright colours, brighter beverages and #SuperGood activities as Jarritos Canada hosted a day of festivities called Jarritos & Amigos Celebrate Mexico.

15 November, 2019

Beyond a Buzzword: Why Influencer Marketing isn’t Going Away in 2020

With blogging making its imminent re-rise in the coming year as content creators opt for never-down (cough Instagram cough) self-owned properties for their work, the return won’t see the end, or even decline, of influencer-style marketing on social.

15 November, 2019

Facebook’s Digital Domination Plans Continue – Are You Team Instagram or Team TikTok?

They're trying to take over the world.

13 November, 2019

Unlock the Latest Mysteries of Instagram Story Performance

Campaigns, events, releases, giveaways; there once were endless reasons to want to track a hashtag in Instagram stories, just like one would on Instagram posts.

04 November, 2019

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20 October, 2019

Bonne Maman Intense Fruit Spreads Bloom at Secret Garden Rooftop Party

Inside: See how influencers + florals + Intense Fruit Spreads = one engaged party.

20 September, 2019

Azkadenya Canada Pre-Launch a Restaurant Marketing Strategy Success

With exclusive features in T.O's biggest publications, Azkadenya is the new king on Queen.

04 September, 2019

The Out of Office Diaries: How We Celebrate National Burger Day

Whether you like them stacked, simple, beefy or Beyond Meat, sometimes the best way to end a summer day is with a delicious burger.

27 August, 2019

Branding & Buzzing Insider Edition: How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Business in 2019

Whether it be algorithms, popular social platforms or the type of content that’s currently peaking our interest this month, the world of social media is constantly changing.

19 July, 2019

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How to Make People Notice Your Instagram Stories

Ever go into Instagram stories and find yourself quickly swiping by rather than letting them play through to the next ones?

10 July, 2019

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Why Influencer Marketing is (Still) So Important

Eight years ago, our Sean Beckingham jumped headfirst into the world of digital marketing and Branding & Buzzing was born.

19 June, 2019

Branding & Buzzing Gives Back with New Scholarship Program

Years before the birth of Branding & Buzzing, our Marian Staresinic had two major passions she led her life and career by; education and food.

13 June, 2019

Best Practices for Email Marketing and Targeted Anchors

Use of these methods will ensure that your strategy is current and effective.

03 June, 2019

Case Study: Jones Soda’s Pride Influencer Campaign

Introduction: In 2019, Jones Soda embarked on a remarkable journey to celebrate Pride across Canada with a limited edition Cream Soda featuring their classic label infused with vibrant Pride colors. Partnering with Egale Canada, this campaign aimed not only to spread awareness but also to...

01 June, 2019

Chef Sean Bernard and Sean Beckingham at Oxbow, Winnipeg

It’s Road Trip Season with Club House for Chefs!

Montreal to Winnipeg, Edmonton to Victoria and beyond, there's no stopping our team when it comes to uncovering new flavours, hot dishes, cool chefs and all the must-see food destinations Canada has to offer with our friends at Club House for Chefs!

08 May, 2019

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