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Influencer marketing
Influencer marketing evolves in the age of AI
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By Ciara Dalziel, Account Director  — Influencer marketing isn’t being replaced – it’s evolving.  Working in influencer marketing, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly the landscape shifts. New platforms. New formats. New technologies. But despite all that change, one thing never does: people trust people.  AI tools are rapidly expanding what creators and brands can do,…

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Customized influencer marketing
Customized influencer marketing for brand breakthrough
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By Amy Yacoub, Senior Account Director  —  In today’s fast-changing digital world, influencer marketing has become a powerful way for brands to connect authentically with audiences—but its rapid growth has also brought a tendency toward one-size-fits-all strategies.  Real success in this space is increasingly tied to one thing: customization. Effective influencer marketing is strategic, intentional,…

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Communications leaders
Communications leaders must learn at an F1 pace
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By Jessica Savage, CEO Bottom line: In a world of constant disruption, today’s communications leaders must learn and adapt at F1 speeds. This blog post explains how embedding a learning mindset—through clear expectations, bold leadership and purpose-driven development—empowers teams to navigate every turn.  In today’s fast-moving world, the ability to learn is the ultimate superpower.…

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AI and human generated content
In the era of big AI, human writers deliver a bigger payoff for brands. Surprised?
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By Hollie Shaw, Head of Editorial Services and Executive Strategy — The boogeyman of modern editorial content writing is AI-generated misinformation — or even worse, downright fabrication. Who can forget the recent debacle at the Chicago Sun-Times, which published a summer reading list filled with a number of book titles that did not exist? The…

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Canada Day marketing
Canada Day PR: Marketers eye Canada Day comeback
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By Sarah Stewart-Browne, President; and Jonathan Forani, Sr. Editorial and Media Strategist  —  Break out your maple syrup, hockey sticks and beaver plushies, the Canadian pride revival is here.  Tariff drama incited by U.S. President Donald Trump has inadvertently inspired a surge in Canadian pride over recent months. The staying power of “elbows up” and…

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Canadian influencer marketing
Canadian Influencer Marketing Needs a Homegrown Approach
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By Ciara Dalziel, Account Director — In today’s shifting marketing landscape, brands can no longer rely on one-size-fits-all strategy—especially in Canada. Consumers are flocking to local businesses, and with the ongoing U.S. tariff war, economic nationalism is pushing this sentiment even further. To stand out, brands must embrace authentic Canadian storytelling, and influencer marketing is…

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News monitoring
News media monitoring and strategy: North ‘POV’
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By Fabiola Vani, Sr. Account Director; and Jonathan Forani, Sr. Editorial and Media Strategist — Every year, there are news stories that capture attention and quickly fade. There are also news stories and developments that warrant close consideration for our clients and their brands, from Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter and the brief TikTok ban…

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Social media trends
Social media trends to watch in 2025
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By Kinga Nowakowska and Nicole Berman, Account Managers — In 2024, brands got demure and cutesy but didn’t shy away from big moments. From the viral cucumber trend and Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour to holding space with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” social media was packed with unforgettable pop culture moments. Many brands seized…

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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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