http://mmg/blog/ This is a test of the MMG site blog http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/31/What-inspires-me Here is the list I came up with on a snowy afternoon. Tova Davidson Inspiration Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:38:31 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/13/A-Hero-for-the-Furry-Among-Us Celebrating the heroes who helped grow my family by one. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:17:59 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/12/In-the-spirit-of-giving Here are some ideas of what can be done to give back to your customers and staff, while making a fresh start for your business in 2012. Tova Davidson Client Services Giving and Receiving Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:13:08 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/25/Grassroots-in-the-digital-age-helping-Attawapiskat This Friday, we're using our blog to focus on the dire need in Attawapiskat. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:04:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/28/Heroes-building-diversity Our heroes this week: The Guelph Local Immigration Partnership. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:09:58 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/11/The-How-To-of-Internal-Communications 10 ways to improve your internal communication. Tova Davidson Internal Communication Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:07:18 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/26/Three-focuses-One-bottom-line The three pillars of TBL work together, not separately. Tova Davidson Triple Bottom Line Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:35:35 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/09/The-Anti-Bully-Hero Thank you to Trellis for continuing to work to make bullying simply a memory for us, and not a reality for our children. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:23:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/08/Taste-of-Guelph Taste of Guelph is coming. We hope to see you there. Tova Davidson Philanthropy Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:58:13 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/26/Looking-to-be-productive Try being energetic. Tova Davidson Sharpening your creative edge Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:59:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/15/We-have-a-problem Sometimes addressing a problem directly is the best way to deal with it. Tova Davidson Building relationships Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:04:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/28/Richard-Branson-gives-15-small-business-lessons Neat ideas from a business pro. Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Lists Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:53:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/27/Who-to-follow Twitter is only as useful as the people you follow. Here are some can't miss follows. Tova Davidson Lists Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:03:34 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/17/Making-the-most-of-social-media-one-tweet-at-a-time Practice better tweeting. Tova Davidson Lists Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:53:49 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/16/10-reasons-you-should-be-writing-a-corporate-blog Spoiler: it can help you build your business. Tova Davidson Client Services Corporate Culture Lists Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:20:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/07/Get-medieval-on-your- Work life balance shouldn't be window dressing. Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:39:43 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/03/An-educating-hero For teaching outside the box, Andrea Higgins is our hero this week. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:38:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/30/One-little-thing We've been talking about change all month. Time to put your money where your mouth is. Tova Davidson Managing change Mon, 30 May 2011 15:29:31 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/12/Lets-get-uncomfortable Being uncomfortable is a good thing. Who's helping you get there? Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Other Thu, 12 May 2011 13:32:45 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/09/Change-Whats-in-it-for-me Making a change? Getting buy-in is all about communicating benefits. Tova Davidson Managing change Mon, 09 May 2011 11:23:32 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/02/Its-Election-Day Go vote. And take your kids. Tova Davidson Other Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:40 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/26/QR-codes-go-mainstream They are here, they are square and they will be everywhere! Tova Davidson Client Services Web Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:55:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/25/What-is-strategic-thinking It's simple. Tova Davidson Strategic thinking Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:53:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/21/Earth-Day What are you doing for Earth Day? Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:05:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/15/A-strategic-hero Deb McPhedran is our hero this week! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:37:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/05/Processes-and-Productivity-finding-the-balance What is it about getting a job done that makes us want to develop processes and procedures? Tova Davidson Strategic thinking Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:02:41 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/14/Is-expectation-hampering-creativity Today, we live in a world of the immediate. Is this making us less creative or has modern technology freed us to be more creative? Tova Davidson Sharpening your creative edge Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:15:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/22/Lets-hear-it-for-being-uncomfortable Push yourself. Re-wire your brain. Grow. Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:38:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/17/Keeping-it-real In marketing, as in life, an honest expression of fact or opinion can be like a breath of fresh air. Tova Davidson Client Services Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:19:34 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/07/Feedback-Why-negative-is-positive Sometimes feedback comes when we want it least, most times in the form of a complaint. This type of response is hard to hear and even harder to act upon, but a complaint is actually a golden opportunity. Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:03:12 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/04/Fundraising-Heroes-are-a-Historic-Success The members of the Guelph Civic Museum’s Capital Campaign Team are our heroes! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:55:22 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/31/The-Social-Media-Audience Do you separate yourself into a "work" self and a "personal" self? Should you? Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:58:15 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/14/A-hero-to-help-the-Supers We're excited about adding a brand new Super! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:49:21 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/07/Heroes-helping-us-help-others Volunteering is such an integral part of who we are at MacMillan that we often take it for granted. But this week, the beauty of volunteerism shone into my life here at MMG. For that I salute this week’s everyday hero, Hayley Sheppard of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:38:09 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/04/The-customer-is-always-right-but-which-one In a world where the pressures to complete are constantly getting stronger, it is important to know exactly to whom you are marketing yourself. Sometimes this means reaching beyond your client to their audience. Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:49:31 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/29/Is-everything-marketing So I had a discussion recently where it was said, “everything that touches your customer is marketing”. Is that true? Tova Davidson Client Services Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:59:43 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/14/Missed-opportunities Today’s blog post by Mitch Joel at TwistImage.com talks about some of the missed opportunities that could provide companies with ways to engage their customers. Then he asks, what else is being missed? My thoughts .... Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:44:55 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/07/Plan-the-work-then-work-the-plan All month we will be blogging about the importance of integrating your message … but what if you don’t know what your message is in the first place? Tova Davidson Branding Corporate Culture Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:09:32 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/03/Heroes-close-to-home The staff at MMG are breaking the rules and making Doug and Cathy MacMillan this week's heroes. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Other Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:18:52 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/22/Blogging-is-not-about-what-I-think Creating a blog doesn’t mean that the author controls the conversation; it means they are part of it. But, as with any conversation, it is a two way street, sometimes three or four or even more. Tova Davidson Client Services Web Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:16:18 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/19/Everyday-heroes We all have people that are pivotal in our lives, who make a difference, show us possibilities and set the bar high for personal achievement. I expected that ... but I didn’t expect that person to be my sons’ kindergarten teacher! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Other Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:23:55 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/16/Yes-advertising-still-matters So here it is... the answer to all prayers at MMG ... a “why to advertise” list ... but is it right? Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:57:39 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/12/The-little-things-are-what-makes-a-hero This has been the week of heroes for us here at MMG..... Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Philanthropy Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:15:40 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/11/Random-acts-of-kindness MacMillan is prepping to show how kind we can be. And let me say... the office is all a twitter! Tova Davidson Philanthropy Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:11:45 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/11/Today-we-remember Today we remember extraordinary heroes who fought and continue to fight for what we Canadians hold dear. Tova Davidson Other Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:28:54 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/01/Starting-out-on-the-right-foot The RFP is the first step in a relationship with a new client... so this is the perfect place to start the journey together with a client focus. Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:19:11 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/10/25/Cooking-up-Some-Great-Marketing What do baking and great marketing have in common? Some times you have to go against the recipe and test your assumptions to create something truly great. Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:54:31 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/07/13/Building-customer-loyalty July 1 marked the 10th anniversary of Doug and Cathy MacMillan owning what is now known as MacMillan Marketing Group. The past 10 years has seen steady company growth and it was definitely a milestone very worth celebrating. But this blog post is not about the anniversary. It is about one of our suppliers helping supporting this project... Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:37:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/31/It-is-an-Emotional-Day Yesterday I completed my first half marathon ... it was challenging, rewarding, fun and grueling. But today, I am finding myself feeling emotional... Tova Davidson Other Mon, 31 May 2010 10:54:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/07/Tweet-Tweet I finally did, took the plunge and joined Twitter. So now everyone can know what is on my mind.... but why would they want to? Tova Davidson Client Services Fri, 07 May 2010 12:29:36 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/22/We-Are-All-So-Scared-To-Speak-Out It seems like this new blog thing is scaring the crap out of many of my co-workers. Why is that? Tova Davidson Branding Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:05:15 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/09/So-some-blogger-just-said-corporate-blogs-suck I just read a blog titled “your corporate blog sucks! “. After I took a deep breath, and calmed the panic rising in my chest ... I read on... Tova Davidson Branding Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:24:33 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/17/The-CMX-show-is-coming The CMX show is coming! Run!... Tova Davidson Client Services Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:51:29 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/15/Hello-from-our-Client-Services-Team Creative, yet efficient. Practical, but fun. A request from a client? Not this time (although we are used to getting these sorts of conflicting requests when working on client projects)... Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:28:21 -0400