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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

Now Hiring: Account Manager

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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

Smartphone with Instagram symbols for likes, follows and comments

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

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

Girl holding coffee browses Instagram on an iPhone

Instagram engagement goes from “how many” to “who” and “how”

This week in Canada, Instagram made a change that wasn't the highest on users' priority list (cough chronological order cough) but could still have a grand impact on how 'gramers curate and businesses collaborate.

03 May, 2019

The Out of Office Diaries: Looking Ahead to a Buzzing Summer

With our Sean returned from his wintery excursion (read more) on the frozen tundras of Lake Winnipeg and the sun having us looking ahead to warmer times, we got to thinking; what adventures are the unique individuals of our team looking forward to this upcoming summer?

15 April, 2019