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ATB BoostR - Alberta Businesses
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Alberta businesses: Here’s why you should launch an ATB BoostR campaign right now (get a boost when you need it most!)

From May 1 – July 1, Alberta businesses who start an ATB BoostR crowdfunding campaign no longer need to reach a specific goal to get funded by your supporters, there are NO FEES to use the platform, you can just accept donations, and you can use it like an online store (sell products/services online!). Get details on why this might be just the boost your business needs!
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May 6, 2020 No Comments
Backing Locals - Community Business Charity Nonprofit Artist Maker Directory
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Backing Locals: a free directory supporting businesses, artists, makers, charitable organizations in your community

Backing Locals is a free digital directory designed to not only help Canadian business owners, but also charitable organizations, artists and other makers bring attention to their products and services, and generate business or raise money, during what’s likely the biggest challenge many have ever faced—the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s come together as a community and make sure they get through this—together. Use the directories to easily browse businesses, charities/non-profits, artists and other creators who could use your help, in cities across Canada. Created by Oscar Hoang (Hustlebox) + Linda Hoang (Linda Hoang Digital).
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April 15, 2020 No Comments
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Influencer Marketing Education

How much should influencers be paid? – Influencer Marketing Education Series

In Part Six of a Ten-Part Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series, I share advice on how companies and influencers should approach setting rates and budgets for partnerships, and the factors that affect how much an influencer would be paid. This series is aimed at educating both would be and current influencers and content creators, as well as organizations that may work with them, on ethical, authentic, and effective influencer practices.
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April 13, 2020 No Comments
Influencer Marketing Education Series - Influencers in Times of Crisis
Influencer Marketing Education

Influencer Marketing in times of Crisis – Influencer Marketing Education Series

In Part Five of a Ten-Part Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series, I share advice on how companies and influencers can work together to develop content and communicate during times of crisis. This series is aimed at educating both would be and current influencers and content creators, as well as organizations that may work with them, on ethical, authentic, and effective influencer practices.
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March 23, 2020 No Comments
Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series
Influencer Marketing Education

How to Pitch a Company – Influencer Marketing Education Series

In Part Four of a Ten-Part Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series, I share advice on what influencers should consider when pitching companies. This series is aimed at educating both would be and current influencers and content creators, as well as organizations that may work with them, on ethical, authentic, and effective influencer practices.
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March 16, 2020 No Comments
Influencer Marketing Education Blog Series - Linda Hoang - How Not To Pitch an Influencer
Influencer Marketing Education

How NOT to Pitch an Influencer – Influencer Marketing Education Series

In Part Three of a Ten-Part Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series, I share BAD pitching practices when it comes to reaching out to influencers—what organizations should not do. This series is aimed at educating both would be and current influencers and content creators, as well as organizations that may work with them, on ethical, authentic, and effective influencer practices.
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March 9, 2020 No Comments
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Influencer Marketing Education

Trust, Honesty, and Why You Need to Disclose Your Influencer Partnerships – Influencer Marketing Education Series

In Part Two of a Ten-Part Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series, I share why influencers need to disclose sponsored, partnered, gifted relationships with organizations, and why organizations need to ask their influencer to disclose. This series is aimed at educating both would be and current influencers and content creators, as well as organizations that may work with them, on ethical, authentic, and effective influencer practices.
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March 2, 2020 No Comments
Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series
Influencer Marketing Education

Why I Remove Instagram Followers (and Why You Should Too) – Influencer Marketing Education Series

In Part One of a Ten-Part Influencer Marketing Education Blog Post Series, I share why I remove Instagram followers and why you should too! This series is aimed at educating both would be and current influencers and content creators, as well as organizations that may work with them, on ethical, authentic, and effective influencer practices.
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February 24, 2020 4 Comments