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When a KOL is Essential to a Successful PR Strategy
by Sonya Friesen, Account Manager A key opinion leader (KOL) is a person or organizational body of thought that holds expert-level knowledge and influence in a certain field. Regardless of industry, one thing always remains the same: Canadian consumers trust reputation, experience, credentials and knowledge. And we know that media typically prefer to speak directly with […] -
Mes 4 commandements pour bien se préparer à son premier emploi
C’est bien connu, faire son entrée sur le marché du travail comporte son lot d’incertitudes et d’appréhension. Tu as été sur les bancs d’école pendant la très grande majorité de ta vie, et voilà que tu obtiens fièrement ton diplôme, symbole de tous tes efforts accomplis et d’un chapitre important qui se termine. C’est un […] -
Five signs you’re hosting a brainstorm all wrong (and how to fix it)
By: Hilary Lawton, Account Director Hosting a brainstorm may seem like a fool-proof task, but surprisingly, it’s something people do more incorrectly than not. Even when you arm yourself with different brainstorming techniques, not understanding the basic elements to avoid can prove to be the deciding factor between hosting a creative goldmine and a time-wasting disaster. So, […] -
MSL Canada’s Top 10 Books of 2018
By: Sara Stratton, Senior Account Manager From beach reads, to thrillers, to historical fiction, MSLers love to read and 2018 introduced us to some great page-turners. Our resident bookworms have shared their top reads of the year -- we hope these 10 favourites provide some inspiration for your own holiday reading list! Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez “It grabs […] -
Influencing Gen Z
By: Sisi Berhe, Account Manager & Camilla Castro, Account Associate An emerging demographic – one that has rapidly become a critical target for marketers and brands to understand – is Generation Z. This post-millennial generation is loosely defined as those born between 1993 to 2011. They are the first generation to be born in the digital […] -
How to Captain the InternSHIP
By: Amanda Wagner Congratulations! You landed the internship. You survived the interview process, and now it’s time to set sail on your PR journey. But what does that mean? How do you make sure it’s smooth sailing? Every new job comes with a lot of opportunities for success. As a recent intern at MSL (hired full […] -
Four surprising facts about influencer fraud
By: Camilla Castro, Account Associate UPDATE (March 22, 2019): MSL takes a firm stance when it comes to influencer fraud, so we were thrilled to learn that Facebook is taking their own steps to ensure the platform remains authentic. MSL attended the annual Facebook Summit for a day of learning what’s new and next for the platform, […] -
Corporate Communications with Cogeco Peer 1
The Challenge Cogeco Peer 1 wanted to strongly establish their position as a thought-leader within the tech and telecom industries, to help drive consideration and sales. The Solution MSL developed a holistic campaign that included media relations, events, speaking opportunities and social media/community management. Three key brand pillars were identified to ensure a unified, consistent message was delivered […] -
Pampers: Prioritizing Earned Over Ads to Drive Ecommerce Sales
The Challenge Faced with aggressive seasonal promotion and high value coupons from the competition every spring, which drove consumers to ‘stock up’ on diapers, Pampers needed to drive higher conversion among millennial moms. The Solution Working in lockstep with Pampers, MSL generated and amplified authentic content and conversations around baby registries and Pampers diapers, driving to Amazon, where […] -
Olay Whips: Light as Air Launch
The Challenge In the weeks leading up to a new product launch, Olay wanted to elevate the perception of its classic brand by introducing a lighter, more youthful Olay Whips moisturizer to the Canadian market. The goal was to also change perceptions, convincing Canadian consumers to believe in the benefits of a lighter moisturizer and try […]
