Tag: business marketing

South Asian community mourns death of Vancouver Punjabi Market ‘pioneer’

Balu Thakor’s bridal jewelry store, chock full of dazzling diamond rings, earrings and bangles, has been popular among Vancouver’s South Asian population for decades.

In fact, Thakor was one of the first Indian immigrants in the area to open up a shop and although he passed away earlier this month, his family hopes his legacy will live on for future generations.

Thakor opened the store in 1975 and laid down the foundation for what is now known as the Punjabi Market, a three-block commercial district located on Main Street between 48th Avenue East and 51st Avenue East.

“He was a

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How To Lose The Extra Kilos In A Week


The biggest mistake we make when we make the decision to finally start this diet that can make our lives a little harder, is that we lean on things that end up bringing us the opposite results. What are we trying to say? A smart tip if you want to lose excess weight in a few days is not to frantically avoid sweets and carbohydrates, but to drop small “bad” habits. The idea is not to overdo it, which can also be a strong psychological burden for us, but to follow advice that will actually bring radical changes over time.

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Twitter is being sued for almost $400,000 by a marketing company after being accused of not paying its fees

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Twitter is being sued by San Francisco-based Canary Marketing.Muhammed Selim Korkutata/Getty Images

  • Twitter is being sued for $392,239 after being accused by a marketing firm of not paying its fees.

  • The San Francisco-based agency said it had been providing merchandise to Twitter since June 2020.

  • Elon Musk is trying to cut costs at Twitter and has reportedly left some bills unpaid.

Twitter is being sued again after being accused of not paying money it owes vendors.

Canary Marketing, an agency based in San Francisco, is suing Twitter for $392,239.11, plus interest, for breaching its contract with the firm by

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All the Celebrities and Civilians Taking Part

Peacock’s nail-biting new series The Traitors, based on the Dutch program of the same name, is set to premiere on the streaming platform on January 12.

The series, hosted by Alan Cumming, will see 20 contestants travel to a castle in the Scottish Highlands, where they will be tasked with a series of challenges they must complete to have a chance of winning a cash prize.

Three of the contestants are “the traitors,” who will come together to secretly devise a plan to steal the prize from the rest of the players, known as “the faithfuls.”

A British version of

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When and Why Should I Hire a Marketing Agency For My Small Business?

Opinions expressed by entrepreneur contributors are their own.

One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is getting a break from the day long enough to focus on marketing. This is a big deal considering that nearly half of American small business owners run marketing entirely on their own and often spend less than two hours a week on it. Those with marketing departments often have small, stressed-out teams of two or three tasked with doing the work of a dozen people.

Enter the marketing agency. When a small business owner brings in external support, it saves them and

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3 small business marketing trends to create a lasting impact next year

As business closure rates and pandemic challenges stabilize in the “new normal” global economy, social media is more valuable than ever for small businesses (SMBs). Our new digital ecosystem has brought new channels, tools and trends to explore for marketing businesses – but what will ultimately help businesses succeed and create a lasting impact?

Three trends I expect to converge in the year ahead that will benefit small business marketers are:

Automation and Outsourcing

The pandemic recovery has driven many businesses to become laser-focused on finding operational efficiencies to support their bottom line. People automate daily tasks by leveraging

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Bakery anchors new food market in Old East Village

A new food market is rising in east London from the ashes of the London Food Incubator and it boasts a bakery as an anchor tenant.

Chef Rob Howland, a chef and pastry chef turned secondary school teacher, has opened a new bakery, Baker's Table and Pastry Co., in the East Village Market at 630 Dundas St. E. Photo taken on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)
Chef Rob Howland, a chef and pastry chef turned secondary school teacher, has opened a new bakery, Baker’s Table and Pastry Co., in the East Village Market at 630 Dundas St. E. Photo taken on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)

A new food market is rising in east London from the ashes of the London Food Incubator and it boasts a

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Four Ways To Build A Successful Marketing And HR Partnership

Marie Hattar is CMO at Keysight Technologiesresponsible for brand and global marketing efforts.

A company’s most important asset is its people, and strong alignment between the chief marketing officer (CMO) and chief human resources officer (CHRO) is crucial to an organization’s strategic growth. CMOs and CHROs can work together to establish authentic brand values ​​and develop a company culture that attracts and retains top talent. This collaboration can help break down silos and add value to the organization as a whole.

Benefits Of Marketing And HR Partnerships

Traditionally, we think of HR as a department that’s responsible for

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