17 May Social Media Marketing TikTok Advertising September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream TikTok dominated the social media market in 2020, and is showing no signs of letting up in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic vastly accelerat... Continue reading
10 May Social Media Marketing Instagram Feed Aesthetics September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream One of the most important platforms for social media marketing is Instagram. Instagram is an extremely visual medium — this means tha... Continue reading
05 Apr Search Engine Optimization What is Search Engine Optimization? September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream It’s likely that you’ve heard the term search engine optimization (SEO) used before, but what is it? SEO is “the process of improving y... Continue reading
29 Mar Social Media Marketing Instagram Marketing Insights September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream We all know — and likely use — Instagram for personal reasons such as getting in touch with family and friends or staying connected wit... Continue reading
22 Mar Business 101 4 Hidden Features of Microsoft Teams September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream If you’re working from home, you’ve likely used Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is an incredibly versatile workspace that gives people... Continue reading
15 Mar Video Marketing How to Make Your Virtual Event a Success September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream It’s safe to say that the digital events landscape is fast-evolving. Virtual events have become the norm over the past year as we all s... Continue reading
08 Mar Business 101 Overcoming Stress During a Pandemic September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every aspect of daily life. And now that we’ve been living with the ... Continue reading
01 Mar Business 101 Staying Motivated Working From Home September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream As March 2021 begins, so too does another year of working from home. At first the idea of working from home was fun. But now, finding m... Continue reading
22 Feb Social Media Marketing The Best Platforms for Your Business’ Social Media Marketing September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream In last week’s post, we discussed four of the most common social media platforms that are currently used for digital marketing. One o... Continue reading
15 Feb Social Media Marketing 4 Key Social Media Marketing Platforms September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream This week we’re going to look at some of the most popular social media platforms for digital marketing. With an array of social media p... Continue reading
08 Feb Social Media Marketing Tips for Effective Social Media Marketing September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream In last week’s post, we established that social media marketing is essential for your business to grow during the digital age. The next... Continue reading
01 Feb Social Media Marketing 4 Reasons You Should Be Using Social Media Marketing September 10, 2021 Posted by Mainstream You might be wondering, “Is social media marketing really essential for my business?” The short answer is YES! Social media has qui... Continue reading
11 Feb Training, Business 101 Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking February 20, 2015 By Mainstream It’s common knowledge. One of the number one fears is public speaking. Let’s see how we can help you claim your victory with this one.... Continue reading
03 Feb Graphic Design Getting Out of That Design Rut February 3, 2015 By Mainstream After coming back from the holidays, or from a vacation or even sometimes the weekend - it can be hard to get back into the work routin... Continue reading
28 Jan Websites What is Responsive Website Design? March 25, 2021 By Mainstream A lot of people ask what exactly does responsive website design mean? The concept can be difficult at first to understand. Website desi... Continue reading
23 Dec Graphic Design, Printing The Joys of Christmas Advertising! December 22, 2014 By Mainstream Christmas is just around the corner… seriously it’s 48 hours away!!! As we all finish our last minute shopping, put ribbon on the last ... Continue reading
22 Dec Business 101 Can I Have Your Attention? May 8, 2020 By Mainstream Technology has changed the way that we live our lives. We are now ‘connected’ 24-7 which means that we are easily distracted around th... Continue reading
01 Dec Business 101 Dealing with Difficult Conversations December 1, 2014 By Mainstream We interact with a large number of people every day and in many ways; verbal, text and email to name just a few! It would be unreali... Continue reading
24 Nov Business 101 Motivation and Achieving Our Goals November 24, 2014 By Mainstream Whether it be at work or in our personal lives, we all set goals for ourselves with the intention of one day accomplishing them. Distra... Continue reading
10 Nov Business 101 Expert Advice November 10, 2014 By Mainstream Great customer service starts with knowledge! Regardless of the position you hold within your company you should know as much as possib... Continue reading
30 Oct Social Media Marketing The Power of Social Media November 1, 2022 By Mainstream Is social media absolutely necessary for every business? The short answer, no… but here’s a quick test to evaluate whether you should i... Continue reading
20 Oct Technology Marketing, Websites Website Accessibility – Tips and Tricks May 7, 2020 By Mainstream When developing a new website your programmer should be using the latest tips and tricks for accessibility. Websites should be easy to ... Continue reading
15 Oct Technology Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Marketing Using Video for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) November 1, 2022 By Mainstream Incorporating Video SEO into your Strategies Video represents a unique place in the SEO world. While the contents of a video itself ar... Continue reading
06 Oct Graphic Design, Strategy Marketing The Psychology of Colour October 6, 2014 By Mainstream Is your the colour of your logo saying the right things about your company? When it comes to logo design, there is a long list of decis... Continue reading
30 Sep Business 101 Business Checklists September 30, 2014 By Mainstream If you are looking for a great organizational tool look no further than the checklist! Whether it is written on a piece of paper, keye... Continue reading
26 Sep Search Engine Optimization Search Engine Optimization – Never a “Set It and Forget It” Strategy September 26, 2014 By Mainstream “Of course I know what search engine optimization is – it’s when you fill your website with a bunch of keywords and it ranks high on Go... Continue reading
15 Sep Websites, Graphic Design 5 Website Design/Content Tips to Keep People Coming Back! September 15, 2014 By Mainstream With the mass amount of websites out there it can be tough at times to keep people coming back to your website. One of the most importa... Continue reading
09 Sep Business 101 Proof Reading… Important or Not? September 15, 2014 By Mainstream As creative creatures we sometimes get ideas that –in our heads- seem to be a great idea. However, here is a cautionary tale that some... Continue reading
05 Sep Business 101 Procrastination: Time Thief September 5, 2014 By Mainstream Why do we put off the jobs that we don’t like doing? Why not just take care of what needs to be done- when it needs to be done? Pro... Continue reading
28 Aug Graphic Design The Principles of Design May 7, 2020 By Mainstream When it comes to design, understanding the principles improves not only the quality of the piece, but also the effectiveness of the int... Continue reading
19 Aug Search Engine Optimization, Strategy Marketing Is SEO Important for your Business? May 8, 2020 By Mainstream True or False: Online presence for your business is optional. Realistically, you don’t have to have a website… you can always just hop... Continue reading
15 Aug Graphic Design Simple Design: Less is definitely MORE! August 18, 2014 By Mainstream Did you know that 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual? Keeping your design simple can create a much more memorable vi... Continue reading
08 Aug Technology Marketing How Times Have Changed! August 8, 2014 By Mainstream It is no longer shocking how much technology has changed our everyday lives. The things we just couldn’t imagine would ever be replaced... Continue reading
21 Jul Business 101 Stepping Outside of Our Own Worlds May 8, 2020 By Mainstream Being part of a team is not always easy. We all have quirks and traits that may need to be adjusted in order to ensure that our work en... Continue reading
11 Jul Email Marketing 2014 Email Marketing Regulations – What You Should Know July 11, 2014 By Mainstream As of July 1st, 2014, Canada's Anti Spam Law (also known as CASL) is cracking down on email SPAM. No one likes to get the random (and o... Continue reading