‘Our age, is the age of apps.’ An app for shopping, one for pictures, a million for staying connected, and a ton for everything else we could think off. But for Chinese Canadians there is one app that offers the best of all worlds. The Little Red Book is a platform conceptualized and designed around [...]
In today’s world, anybody who’s anybody has been affected, charmed, and benefited by the presence of streaming apps. With the ability to curate content based on personal likes, preferences, and viewing habits; viewers have been granted the gifted of choice. Brand marketers can leverage their search algorithm to target consumer subsets based on their viewership [...]
Today, Chinese Canadians account for 5.1% of the total population in Canada. In raw numbers, this translates to 1.8 million Canadians of Chinese origins. With a spending power more than $61 billion a year, the Chinese Canadian prides itself on being one of the most affluent and financially capable groups in the country. The Chinese [...]
The world as we know it today resounds with the voices of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. A symphony of voices, each reflecting a unique heritage and legacy, and when listened to carefully, plays a pivotal role in intercultural dialogue towards achieving peace and sustainable development. Declared as the World Day for Cultural [...]
On February 1, 2022, Chinese Canadians will celebrate their New Year, the most important event for the community. Here’s what you need to know and some thought starters on how your brand could fit in to the celebrations. How big is Canada’s Chinese community? There are 1.77 million people in Canada of Chinese origin, putting [...]
Did you know people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour, have a strong sensitivity towards light? It is estimated that 90-95% of those who are autistic have some form of external sensitivity, either to bright lights, fluorescent lights, bright colours, loud music, and sounds. The holiday season [...]
Among the visible minorities in Canada, the Chinese and the South Asians, who are the most prominent ethnicities, have a positive outlook towards sustainable products and brands. They are willing to change their habits to reduce the negative impact on the environment, especially the younger consumers. While for the first generation, the primary reason for this acceptance of a sustainable world, is from their experience [...]
Not a day went by in June without some organization, outfit and brand proudly proclaiming themselves as 2SLGBTQ+ friendly. It was, as things are these days, an attempt to ride the coattails of a trending hashtag. It’s the exact same story when it comes to the Indigenous or disabilities diverse communities. There appears to [...]
As the nights light up with diyas and string lights, South Asian Canadians revel in the happiness of their biggest festival, Diwali. Mithai (traditional sweets), new clothes, festive accessories, Diwali décor, all these take centerstage as homes are cleaned from top to bottom to welcome prosperity and joy. South Asians are the fastest-growing [...]
Canada’s banking sector is working aggressively towards digital transformation, to help reduce costs and to improve customer experience, despite resistance to change, and security associated concerns. COVID-19 has sped up the pace of digital transformation across all sectors, especially retail banking, resulting in a sudden shift in customer behaviour and preferences. The pandemic propelled a [...]
