Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn and even Slack all have a version of Stories. Whilst Instagram’s version may be the most succesful and well known, they all offer a fantastic route for engagement with users. Replies and reactions to stories on Instagram go to the brand’s DMs, providing a direct line of communication, offering a…
Getting more organic exposure and engagement on social media is key, Instagram is no exception. With the platform shifting to have more of a focus on video content, Reels and IGTV are a great place to connect with audiences. Whilst Instagram Reels and IGTV may have their own designated spaces, you can still boost their…
Statistics from the Sprout Social Index shows that 61% of consumers want to see engagement with the audience, with another 45% looking for transparency in a brand’s social media presence. This shows that consumers are looking for authenticity in the content they wish to see. They want to be able to trust the brands they…
The social media platform has begun testing ads for the Instagram Shop tab. The adverts will present either a single image or a carousel of images, with the feature being tested in the U.S. for mobile users. This comes as ecommerce options on social media have become more popular, with many looking to apps such…
Instagram’s response to success of Tik Tok, Reels allows you to post short-form videos, with currently a limit of 60 seconds on video length. Launched in August of last year, it has become widely used, especially amongst the younger generations. Similar Tik Tok and YouTube Shorts, viral challenges, audio clips and trends are the main…
Live chat allows customers to directly talk to a brand, providing convenience. However, most consumers look towards quick responses. In statistics from HubSpot Research, 82% of consumers rated an immediate response as very important for marketing or sales questions. A further 90% of consumers rated similarly in terms of immediate responses for customer service questions.…
In the Oakville and GTA real estate markets, the digital landscape has shifted from search to social discovery. Gone are the days when a simple Just Listed post on Facebook was enough to generate a lead. In 2026, home buyers and sellers aren’t just looking for a house; they are looking for a Neighborhood Authority.…
In the legal world, the word discovery usually refers to the pre-trial phase of a lawsuit. But in 2026, for Law Firms across Oakville, Burlington, and the Greater Toronto Area, discovery has taken on a entirely different meaning. It is no longer just about who is in the yellow pages or who has the biggest…
As board scrutiny intensifies and investor activism increases, agency conversations with senior executives are shifting away from creative output and toward measurable business impact. Today’s C-suite isn’t just asking what marketing will do for their organizations but what it will prove, how it mitigates risk and whether it strengthens long-term enterprise value. Here, 15 members…
For mental health professionals in Oakville, Burlington, and across the GTA, “marketing” can often feel like a conflicting term. How do you maintain professional boundaries and clinical ethics while also ensuring that the people who need your help can actually find you? In 2026, the answer lies in Social SEO – a strategy that moves…
Lisa Montenegro is Founder & President at Digital Marketing Experts – DMX Marketing, a Premier Google Partner Agency located in Toronto. For over a decade, the hashtag was the undisputed king of social media discoverability. Businesses used to follow a simple rule: Cram as many hashtags as you can into a caption to get the widest reach.…
At DMX Marketing, we see many business owners approach Google Ads as a single “button” they need to press to get leads. In reality, Google Ads is a massive ecosystem of distinct tools, each designed to influence a customer at a different stage of their journey. Running a “Search” ad when you should be running…
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