Aftermath: What the outcome of the American election means for Canada

📅 November 17th      🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm      📍 The Westin Calgary

Within ten days of the American election—and with one of the best perspectives on the planet regarding the realities of Canadian-US relations—the most recent Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer, will unpack the aftermath. He'll cover what the outcome will mean for the thousands of Canadian companies already operating in, and those looking to enter, the US market.

Join us for a deep-dive into what the outcome of this election will mean for Canadian-US relations, and the business implications that could follow.

[Next week] Business After Hours at Cococo Chocolatiers

📅 November 3rd      🕒 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm      📍 Cococo Chocolatiers

Please note that Business After Hours are members-only events.

At this uniquely interactive event hosted at the little castle-esque chocolaterie on Macleod Trail, Cococo's expert chocolatiers will handcraft a selection of their award-winning creations before your very eyes for you to sample. You will even have the opportunity to design your own chocolate creation by selecting from a variety of popular fillings and decorations.

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Digital tip: The value of paid social media

With the decline in organic reach on Facebook, the introduction of an algorithm on Instagram and the real-time nature of Twitter, paid social media has become necessary for many brands to amplify content to the right audiences, at the right time, with the right message.

When you invest in paid social, you benefit from things like having complete control over the ad / format, high-level targeting, optimization abilities, tracking, and measurement. Check out this article from the Social Times for a breakdown of the benefits of organic vs paid social activity by platform:

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