Pazazz printing achieves first Canadian PANTONE® Certified Printer status

The first and exclusive Canadian printer to meet rigorous certification process to ensure color quality control across every step of offset print operations X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, reported that Pazazz Printing is now a PANTONE Certified Printer. The PANTONE …

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Environics Analytics acquires Pivotal Contact

Environics Analytics (EA) announced today that it has acquired the business and assets of Pivotal Contact. Under terms of the agreement, Pivotal Contact will integrate its expertise in data management, advanced analytics, modelling and customer engagement into EA’s offerings in marketing and analytical services. These synergies are intended to provide …

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Four in 10 CIOs say their company lacks support needed for digital marketing projects

Most businesses have taken steps to enhance their digital marketing abilities, but structural issues may still get in the way, new research from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group suggests. Forty-two percent of chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed said their company does not have the structure to support the …

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AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions offers robust predictive business intelligence with new D3 Analytics

Global big data leader uses weather data and forecasts with Superior Accuracy to provide high impact, actionable insights for businesses through Data Driven Decisions (D3) Analytics AccuWeather, the global leader in weather information and weather-driven intelligence for enterprises, has introduced its proprietary Data Driven Decisions (D3) Analytics division for enterprises, …

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Open rates on desktops, mobile and tablets hold steady: Epsilon Q2 2015 North America Email Trend Results

Epsilon today released the Q2 2015 North America Email Trends and Benchmarks report. As mobile usage flattens, open rates by device type on desktops, mobile and tablets showed little fluctuation throughout 2014 and into 2015, likely leading overall open and click rates to also remain steady. According to the report, which …

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2015 CLIO Award Winners

  The CLIO Awards, the esteemed international advertising, design and communications competition, took place last night in New York City and featured an array of celebrities, musicians and top-tier creative talent on hand to celebrate the best work of the year. Alec Baldwin served as host for the awards, held …

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Aeroplan and Toyota Canada Inc. announce new partnership

Aeroplan has announced it has entered into a national multi-year partnership with Toyota Canada Inc., (TCI). In the coming months, this strategic alliance will enable Aeroplan Members to earn miles across the full automotive customer journey on all Toyota and Scion vehicles in Canada. “We’re excited to partner with Toyota Canada …

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Yahoo unveils new technology offerings at Advertising Week

By Claude Galipeau, Country Manager, Yahoo Canada At Yahoo, we’re focused on building a strong portfolio of solutions to help advertisers connect and engage with consumers through the combination of data and technology. Over the past year, we’ve made significant investments in product development, and this week at Advertising Week New …

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21st Century Media Planning: How the Game is Changing

Part one in a four-part series about media optimization and measurement.*  Memo to: CEO From: CMO Date: Q1 2015 Subject: Annual Strategic Direction As discussed, our plans to reduce our dependence on flyers by 35% this year will require some big changes. Yes, we need to think differently about how we …

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Mobility’s Role in Powering Supply Chain Management and Logistics

The Internet of Things is escalating at a furious pace and soon there will be more than 26 billion devices of all shapes and sizes connected to the internet. This also means companies face more complexities than ever before. From textile looms to shipping pallets, store shelves and more, everything …

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