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HootSuite announced earlier today that it has acquired location-based marketing tool Geotoko, adding to the existing geo-location capabilities in the social media management dashboard. This geo-analytic software will help businesses market to, and understand their audience and customers.

The Geotoko technology reports on geo-based social media interactions like key influencers, customer sentiment, and demographic patterns to help businesses draw conclusions about audience behavior, as well as help brands reward customers for checking-in via Foursquare and Facebook Places. Read the rest of this entry »

Online marketplace crowdsourcing graphic design service 99designs has officially launched in Canada, providing small businesses with an unrivalled resource to source professional logos, web, and other graphic design work. Now any small business in Canada can provide a design brief to a global community of more than 120,000 designers, receive an average of 90 design concepts and yet pay in Canadian currency. Read the rest of this entry »

IBM has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Toronto’s Platform Computing, a provider of cluster and grid management software for distributed computing environments. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2011, subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Read the rest of this entry »

Angoss Software Corporation and US-based Meridian-IQ Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to bring the latest and most innovative predictive analytics solutions to mutual fund and other companies selling through the financial advisor channel. Angoss’ proven predictive analytics solution is combined with Meridian-IQ’s industry-leading advisor database to deliver targeted and prioritized financial advisor prospect leads. Companies can now better grow and optimize their channel sales and marketing strategies based on the profiles of their best performing advisors. Read the rest of this entry »

Visa Canada has released its second annual Deceptive Marketing Survey, revealing that 21 per cent of Canadian credit card holders have been the victim of unauthorized charges resulting from an offer they accepted online or over the phone.

Visa conducted its national survey of more than a thousand Canadians to gauge awareness and educate consumers about the dangers of deceptive marketing practices, which typically involve hidden clauses in offers or terms that are not well disclosed resulting in recurring payments or additional fees.  Although 79 per cent of respondents from the Prairie Provinces claim to be aware of deceptive marketing, the percentage of cardholders being victimized is worryingly high. Read the rest of this entry »

This October 25^th through October 27^th the 23rd XBRL International Conference will take place at Le Centre Sheraton in Montreal. Join a dynamic group of XBRL innovators and benefit from their experience and insight on the improvement of the business information supply chain through the use of XBRL. Case studies, panel discussions and keynote sessions by technology, business and regulatory leaders will bring to life the tangible benefits of XBRL and demonstrate how it can be used to enhance business performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Telemerge video conferencing company has announced their relocation to new Corporate Facilities in Markham. Focusing on enterprise and the SMB marketplaces, Telemerge delivers video experiences that ensure high rates of usage and adoption to support new efficiencies in decision making and team work.  Telemerge delivers these strategies via the cloud, using its proprietary global video communication network, and an open Video Collaboration Exchange™ that ensures you can call anyone, anywhere, on any device.  Telemerge’s Experience Team combines both technical and operating support that inspires user confidence and drives adoption. Read the rest of this entry »

Bold programming, blockbuster movies, breakout hits – destination viewing takes on a new meaning with the debut of Rogers Media’s FX Canada. Launching Monday, Oct. 31 at 9pm ET/PT (8CT, 7MT) with American Horror Story, the premium specialty channel will broadcast critically-acclaimed programming including FX acquired series, movies and original Canadian series. Read the rest of this entry »

First Nations youth invite you to meet them and discover their new films during the first international Wapikoni Mobile, launching on October 14th. The Anishnabe, Innu, Atikamekw and Cree worlds will be honored this year, as well as those of indigenous communities of Bolivia, Chile and Peru, where the Wapikoni Mobile has recently extended its activities. Read the rest of this entry »

With all the little princesses and goblins preparing for a creepy Halloween night full of tricks, join TVOKids as they help fill their bags up full of fun and educational Halloween treats. Beginning October 11th and all the way through until the big day, TVOKids and tvokids online present Halloween-themed episodes of kid-favourite shows, festive games and a new Monster Mash-Up contest. Read the rest of this entry »