(TOM) refers to customers from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal—key urban centers with shared characteristics and preferences. These TOM customers typically travel 2-4 hours to reach destinations like the Bay of Quinte, Belleville, Brighton, and Kingston, often by car or train. They are drawn to unique...
Navigating the World of Trade Associations: A Specialist’s Perspective At Branding & Buzzing, we've become specialists in working with trade associations, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The key to successful marketing in this space is understanding that you're often marketing a product, not a...
TikTok's Updated Alcohol Advertising Policy: A Game-Changer for Alcohol Sales and Marketing in Ontario In a significant move, TikTok has updated its alcohol advertising policy, creating new opportunities for alcohol brands to reach their audience on the platform. This update is especially crucial for brands operating...
Why Instagram’s Friend Map Feature is a Game-Changer for Food Marketing Campaigns Social media platforms are constantly evolving, and with each new feature, marketers have a fresh opportunity to engage their audience in innovative ways. One such feature is Instagram’s Friend Map, a new live location...
Navigating the Social Media Maze: The Challenges Agencies Face in Content Creation Sean Beckingham, Agency Partner When I first read the recent article about Instagram's new rectangular layout for the Posts tab, it got me thinking about the ever-evolving landscape of social media and the impact these...
Hiring :: Social Media Manager Are you a hands-on social media pro who can create content, manage campaigns and build community — all while staying on deadline and on brand? Do you love working with influencers and helping brands show up authentically online? Can you juggle...
A Year After Meta's Ban on Canadian News: My Take on the Impact and the Need for Resolution Sean Beckingham One year ago, the Canadian federal government had a significant dispute with Meta, resulting in the social media giant banning Canadian news from its platforms. As someone...
Ontario's Enhanced Support for Cattle Farmers: A Boon for Food Service Operators and Marketing Agencies The Ontario government recently announced increased support for cattle farmers, a move set to benefit both food service operators and marketing agencies. This initiative is poised to bolster the entire food...
