Facebook CEO scrambles to address privacy concerns
Posted by Anna Guy in In the news on 05 26th, 2010 | No Comments
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, publically faced criticism against the company for its failure to safeguard user privacy in a column in the Washington Post. “In the coming weeks,” Zuckerberg wrote. “We will add privacy controls that are much simpler to use…[and]…give you an easy way to turn off all third-party services.”
Many Facebook users, too many for Zuckerberg’s liking, are organizing a “Quit Facebook day” to show their displeasure with their privacy...
How much oil has spilled…really…
Posted by Sara Kopamess in In the news on 05 14th, 2010 | No Comments
Here I was, sitting at my desk trying to articulate for our readers how frustrating it is that no-one has really measured the amount of oil spilled off of the Gulf of Mexico in the last few weeks (one of the PR mistakes in this disaster), but I thought I’d point to another blog about this very same topic, which illustrates the exact point that bothers me.
Felix Salmon, a writer with Reuters, puts it perfectly when he says “So let’s get down there and measure this thing” since no-one has really...
Coming soon: SES Toronto!
Posted by Jen@CBJ in Business on 05 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
I was invited to cover the 7th annual Search Engine Strategies (SES) Toronto 2010 conference (coming June 9 to 11), so I thought I would spread the word and encourage everyone to come.
In my opinion, the average business person should have a basic understanding of SEO, SEM and PPC management. Outsource for an expert, sure, but at least know what that expert is dealing with.
The conference promises to bring business people (regardless of industry) into the loop, with keynote speakers who will cover...
The G8/G20 Summit, Gatineau, Quebec
Posted by admin in In the news on 04 30th, 2010 | No Comments
CBJ is back the G8/G20 Summit, with a huge task on our hands—to put together coverage from what was coined as the “most important business event of the year”. We met many dynamic business and political leaders at the event, and we plan to share with you our stories from the Canada/EU Forum and the Summit in the June issue of CBJ. For now, take a look at the Honourable Perrin Beatty’s remarks about the event, posted today on the Chamber’s website at www.chamber.ca.
“Representatives...
Canada-EU Forum, Onsite in Ottawa
Posted by Sara Kopamess in In the news on 04 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Today, I joined some of the top business leaders in Canada and Europe for an open dialogue on bi and multi-lateral trade at the Canada-EU Forum hosted by The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, along with the lead negotiators in the current discussions for the Canada - EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This event took place following the third round of the negotiations, and I have to say, it was impressive to see so many people from different countries in the same room—with the same...
The G8/20 Business Summit
Posted by Jen@CBJ in Business on 04 1st, 2010 | No Comments
This month, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will host Canada’s 2010’s foremost business event in the National Capital Region.
Join the leaders of the world’s most prominent business associations as they exchange ideas on how to address the pressing global business issues to be discussed at the G8 and G20 Leaders’ Summits hosted by Canada this year.
Panel topics include:
Global recovery and financial reform: What must still be done?
From trade to climate change: Moving...
Earth Hour
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 03 30th, 2010 | No Comments
Earth hour was this past Saturday. What did you do to celebrate it?
Economies of scale have their way with us
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 03 19th, 2010 | No Comments
The CRTC reported a significant blow in industry profitability and revenues in 2009. Private broadcasters, such as CTV and Global, saw their total revenues fall 7.9 per cent to $1.97 billion. Not surprisingly, Canada’s broadcasters increased the amount they spent on foreign (read: U.S.) programming-up 9.2 per cent to $846.3 million in 2009.
It’s a classic economies of scale issue with Canadian media. People want to watch shows that are too expensive to produce in Canada, so we consume...
We’re attending PDAC next week - Tell us your story!
Posted by Sara Kopamess in Business on 03 5th, 2010 | No Comments
With the way commodities performed last year around the world—who really wanted to attend a conference, or go to a mining show, in order to talk about making deals or forge new partnerships?
Times have surely changed. Along with thousands of other eager attendees, I will be at the Prospectors and Developers Association Conference next week, Monday through Wednesday, scoping out new stories and making some new contacts. Coverage will be included in all George Media publications next month.
Though...
We’re RICH!!!
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 03 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
Well if Vancouver isn’t in debt after the Olympics, the tourists will be. Spending in British Columbia (including debit and credit cards) soared 93 per cent compared to the same 17-day span last year, reaching $115 million US. Apparently, foreigners spent $6.8 million per day, between Feb. 12 and Feb. 28. Visa reported over 1 million transactions.
Unsurprisingly, visitors from the U.S. spent more than half of that ($61.1 million); the Chinese were next, spending $7.8 million; third on the list...
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