Archive for December, 2012

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Love it or hate it, Instagram has had a pretty phenomenal year. In 2012, Instagram grew to be THE app for all aspiring photographers out there or those who just wanted to share every second of their lives via photographs. What made Instagram stand out was the ability to filter photos, giving them a vintage, unique feel sometimes similar to an old school Polaroid camera. Founded in October 2010, Instagram was exclusively available for Apple products (iPhones, iPads & iPods) until April 2012 when it was made available for Android platforms as well. April 2012 also marked the month that Read more

    holidays

    As the year comes to an end, we have so many things to be thankful for. In our first year of business, we’ve been fortunate to work with some amazing people, products and brands. We can’t wait to share what’s next in the coming year with you – there’s just so many exciting things in the works! Look forward to Our office hours over the next two weeks: December 24: OPEN UNTIL 1PM December 25-28: CLOSED December 31, January 1 & 2: CLOSED Embrace Disruption PR thanks you from the bottom of our hearts, and wishes you a safe and Read more

      Google analytics recently released the following videos in regards to carefully analyzing the user experience of your website. Although extreme at points, there are some really key concepts that online retailers need to acknowledge about their shopping experiences. Looking at user data is becoming increasingly important when attempting to properly engage your audience. Effectively analyzing patterns, and correctly identifying when and where user experience can be improved is of upmost importance. Take a moment to watch these videos. Not only are they revealing, but also extremely entertaining.

        Elf Yourself

        We’re all guilty of it, sitting at our desks (be it at work or school), avoiding work for hours on end by mindlessly surfing the Internet. Personally, I usually stick to Tumblr or getting lost in hours of Who’s Line Is It Anyway? on YouTube, but to each their own. For those of us who enjoy watching humourous parodies or making your friends dance around hilariously, the team over at Jib Jab has you covered. A new favourite of Embrace Disruption’s Cory Stewart, Jib Jab has actually been popular since 2004 when they posted a George Bush/John Kerry parody of Read more

          A version of this post originally appears on Views From 590, and is written by Embrace Disruption PR founder, Cory Stewart. We’re all faced with going to countless engagements and parties over the holiday season – it’s inevitable. These engagements are amazing opportunities to network with new people, and build a larger list of professional contacts. However, let’s face it – not everyone is blessed with networking talent. Sound like you? Well, we’ve taken a moment to compile 5 things that you should keep in mind when heading out to your next holiday party: 1. ASK “GOOD” QUESTIONS The typical Read more

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