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Jonathan Forani

Working remote
Networking While Working Remote in Spain
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By Anamaria Sporea, Account Executive — Early in my career, I was told networking can happen anywhere. But I didn’t think it would happen on a paddleboard at sunrise in Barcelona. Or during a historical walking tour in Valencia. Or during a rooftop tapas tasting in Madrid. While a typical summer of Montreal bagels and…

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Stakeholder communications
Stakeholder communications training at North
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By Sarah Stewart-Browne, President; and Hollie Shaw, Senior Director, Editorial & Media Strategy — Designed by Freepik When a project is underway, stakeholder communications can get pushed down the priority list. The other moving parts—from budgeting and planning to hiring and execution—can feel like the be-all and end-all of the project. But when communicating with…

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Influencer marketing
Takeaways from North’s ‘Influencer Summit’ 2024
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By Carson Kwok, Senior Account Director — Influencer marketing is a rising force for brands and a well-warranted one. But with more investment, influencer marketing is experiencing groundbreaking shifts. For brands to win in this space, they have to be more complex in their approach, and evolve at the organizational and creator level. That’s why…

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Workplace culture
How a supportive workplace culture helped me cope with my diagnosis
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By Christina Mangiola, Account Executive — “You have incurable, chronic kidney disease” were not words I ever expected to hear in my 20s. In January 2023, I began experiencing a series of unexplained health issues. Despite undergoing multiple invasive procedures, the source of my symptoms remained elusive. Month after month, every test result came back…

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Team Canada athletes
Team Canada athletes and CF ‘Bring Back Play’
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Damian Warner on set with Notch. We all start somewhere, and for many Team Canada athletes it was on the playground where they first began to build the foundational skills that brought them to Paris this week. Olympic athlete or not, the power of play can’t be understated. That’s the message of the new campaign…

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Creator-brand partnerships
Creator-brand partnerships: Your next fav collab trend
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By Dustin Pollack, Senior Account Director, Social — It’s no secret that social media is one of the key tools brands use to grab mass attention. But in a world where consumers are consistently bombarded with information and content, putting a stop to the infinite scroll and engaging your target demographic in a meaningful way…

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TikTok for brands
North Strategic is on TikTok – follow us!
North Strategic is on TikTok – follow us! 1024 388 Jonathan Forani

@northstrategic No longer just a fad app for viral dance routines during pandemic lockdown, TikTok is an undeniable social media force and a must for brands. Since the inception of TikTok and its meteoric rise, North Strategic has followed viral trends and launched numerous creator campaigns for PR clients on the app. Now it’s our…

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Working remotely
How Working Remotely Reignited My Creativity and Focus
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By Amy Yacoub, Sr. Account Director — The concept of working remotely has transformed from a trend to a necessity in recent times, but what if you could take it a step further? Picture yourself seated on a sun-kissed terrace, overlooking the turquoise waters of Tulum, Mexico, with your laptop open and your mind brimming…

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Business awards
Business Awards Matter: Level Up Your Brand
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By North Strategic Staff  — In our dynamic industry, where months of careful planning culminate in the execution of creative campaigns, there’s a critical component that can set your work apart that often gets overlooked: the pursuit of third-party recognition.  Awards aren’t just about shiny trophies; they’re about leveraging opportunities that can make a real…

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Employer branding
Employer branding and PR for recruitment
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By Jonathan Forani, Editorial and Media Strategist; and Lindsey Cepek, Director of Growth Strategy, Notch Video — In today’s competitive job market, the recruitment process is high stakes on both sides of the table. For brands, becoming an employer of choice is essential to attracting and retaining top talent in an evolving world of work.…

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