Were You at TFOB in the Past? We Want to Hear From You! đť Hey there! Youâre getting this link because youâre a friend of the Toronto Festival of Beerâmaybe through someone you know whoâs been part of it, or maybe because youâve been to TFOB yourself...
Why Our Agency Uses CapCut (And Why You Should Too) At Branding & Buzzing, weâve been using CapCut for a while now, and weâre big supporters of empowering our team to use it for fast, trend-savvy content creation. From event reels to behind-the-scenes snippets, CapCut has...
Move Over, Model. Slide by Actor â Meet the Testimonial Talker, the Content Creator Changing the Game Forget influencers. Forget models. Thereâs a new content creator in town â and theyâre redefining how brands show up online. Introducing the Testimonial Talker. They're part spokesperson, part entertainer, and fully...
5 Things People Are Loving About the New Instagram Edits App At Branding & Buzzing, we're always tuned in to the latest social tools shaping content creationâand when it comes to discovering the next big thing, our own Ruby Castle has a sixth sense for it....
Understanding the Gen Z Shift: Why Low ABV is the New Standard in Canadian Alcohol Marketing At Branding & Buzzing, we work at the intersection of cultural insight and strategic execution for the alcohol industry. As specialists in the space, we are seeing a significant shift...
How Wine Brands Can Use Social Media to Engage the Next Generation of Collectors (and Why Hiring a Beverage Marketing Agency Matters) If you're a wine brand still treating social media as an afterthought, itâs time to rethink your strategy. The next generation of wine collectorsâespecially...
A Note from Sean Beckingham From time to time, youâll see personal posts from me here on the Branding & Buzzing blog. These entries donât always reflect whatâs currently happening at the agency â sometimes theyâre about my travels, memories from the past, or just things...
Weâre Always LearningâSo Your Content Always Performs At Branding & Buzzing, part of what you pay for when you work with us isn't just our executionâit's our curiosity. Our agency fees go beyond day-to-day campaign work; they include continuous learning and platform exploration, so weâre always...
BE A TFOB TESTIMONIAL TALKER Hey everyone! Weâre celebrating 29 amazing seasons of the Toronto Festival of Beer - and guess what? We want you to help us tell the world. This year, Beerfest is throwing the ultimate Birthday Bash because, letâs be real, you only turn...
đ˘ CASTING CALL: UGC Content Creator (Behind the Camera) đ Location: Toronto (local applicants only)đ Shoot Date: Half-day during last week of May 2025đ° Paid gig â rate to be discussed based on experienceđŠ Apply by: May 15th 2025 đŹ CAMPAIGN: TFOB â POV POUR Weâre creating a...
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What Is a Mukbang and Should I Use It for Food Marketing? In the ever-evolving world of food marketing, trends come and go, but some stick around long enough to become powerful tools for brands. One such trend is the Mukbangâa unique video format that has...
The Power of a Simple Gesture In a world of digital everything, sometimes the most meaningful moments come from something as simple as a handwritten note. đ We recently had our client send a small gift and a personal note to an influencerâno campaign, no expectations, just...
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Looking Back at the Pandemic 5 Years Ago: How Branding & Buzzing Supported Restaurants During Lockdown As we mark the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic's onset, it's a moment to reflect on the resilience and adaptability demonstrated by countless businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector....
Instagram is at it again â More Changes! "Instagram just canât sit still, can it? Another day, another algorithm update that changes the way we play the social media game." Marian Staresinic, Partner at Branding & Buzzing But donât worryâweâve got you covered. Letâs break down...
The Power of Mood Boards in Branding When it comes to branding, visuals speak volumes. At Branding & Buzzing, we rely on mood boards to bring brand identities to life. These carefully curated collections of colours, visuals, and words help bridge the gap between creative vision...
đ¨ BREAKING NEWS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS đ¨ Your content might be getting chopped, squished, or awkwardly cropped! đą Avoid social media disastersâcheck out the 2025 Safe Zones for Content Sizing before your next post goes live. Because nobody wants their text cut off like a bad...
Work from home? Edit in your sleep? This is your job. Do you spend way too much time on Instagram Reels? Know the perfect video length for max engagement? Love making snappy, eye-catching edits? Then you might be exactly who weâre looking for! Branding & Buzzing is...
We're Hiring: Video Editor for Social Media (Remote) Are you obsessed with Instagram edits? Do you know the latest run times? Love a punchy, engaging story? If you're always on top of trending transitions, effects, and formats, we want to hear from you! At Branding & Buzzing,...
Navigating Rising Costs: How Restaurants Can Balance Diner Expectations and Profitability The restaurant industry is no stranger to challenges, and over the past year, rising operational costs have put even more pressure on owners. Theyâre tasked with maintaining profitability, paying staff fairly, and retaining customers who...
đ¨ Another update from META! đ¨ Want to optimize for reach? META just shared key insights on how to do it. đ˛ Watch this video to learn the best strategies View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) If reach is your top KPI, donât miss...
Staying Inspired: How We Keep Ideas Fresh at Branding & Buzzing Coming up with fresh content ideas for clients is a never-ending challenge. Creativity is key, but letâs be honestâsometimes, the best approach is to take a tried-and-true idea and make it your own. At Branding...
How To Turn Reels Attention Into Action At Branding & Buzzing, we know thereâs no single formula for creating Reels that grab attention. They can be funny, mesmerizing, or thought-provoking. They can surprise, educate, or introduce audiences to something newâlike a must-try restaurant, a trending ingredient,...
Behind the Scenes: How Agencies Work Hard to Maximize Meta Ads for Clients When it comes to running successful ad campaigns, thereâs a lot happening behind the scenes that most people donât see. At Branding & Buzzing, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve,...
