DAILY INK MEDIA

PRINT: Journalist, Columnist, Blogger, Tweeter, Writer PRINT: Journalist, Columnist, Blogger, Tweeter, Writer

Having penned hundreds of articles for newsprint, magazine and online, a few of the places my writing has been published include the Calgary Herald, the Calgary Sun, the Toronto Sun, 24 Hours, London Free Press, Six in the City and Canoe.ca.  Read More →

RADIO: Calgary Culture Contributor RADIO: Calgary Culture Contributor

Adding my two cents to the Calgary airwaves on a regular basis, whether as a recurring voice on Corus Radio’s nationally syndicated Adler Online program or through guest roles on morning shows across the city, radio and I are enjoying a bit of an ongoing love affair.  Read More →

TELEVISION: Weekly Wordy Guest TELEVISION: Weekly Wordy Guest

As an ‘Open Mic’ contributor on Alberta Primetime, I research, write and deliver a weekly on-camera rant on topics newsy and relevant to Albertans in the CTV Calgary newsroom. It’s very exciting. You might want to tune in – weeknights at 7 and 11 p.m.... 

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DAILY INK PR

COMMUNICATIONS: You lost me at hello COMMUNICATIONS: You lost me at hello

It turns out husbands aren’t the only ones who have a hard time communicating. Successful businesses, and successful relationships, for that matter, are built on brilliant foundations of communication. And if not brilliant, at least really clear, honest and inspiring.... 

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Let’s talk about that brand of yours PUBLIC RELATIONS: Let’s talk about that brand of yours

It’s time to get noticed – for the right reasons. What is the message you’re trying to portray? Who do you want to be in the mind of your consumer, in the eyes of your community? Whether it’s a one-time hit or a long-term public relations campaign, Daily... 

SOCIAL MEDIA: www.youneedastrategy.now SOCIAL MEDIA: www.youneedastrategy.now

No need for me to tell you where the cool kids are turning their attention these days, nor to rattle off some stats about where multinationals and mom and pop shops alike are redirecting their marketing and advertising dollars. Whether your social media strategy is not quite... 

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Featured Projects

PR: The countdown to the 11th annual Calgary International Film Festival is officially underway PR: The countdown to the 11th annual Calgary International Film Festival is officially underway

08.05.2010 In less than seven weeks time, the curtain will rise on the 2010 edition of the festival Calgarians love to call CIFF. Daily Ink is entirely tickled to be working on the communications, marketing and PR for this year’s festival, in conjunction with the tireless team at CIFF and alongside... [Read more of this review]

PR: Making national history, Calgary’s Cascade Swim Club wins back-to-back Canadian Age Group Championships PR: Making national history, Calgary’s Cascade Swim Club wins back-to-back Canadian Age Group Championships

07.26.2010 More than 1,400 of the best young swimmers from across the country gathered in Winnipeg over the weekend for the most competitive Canadian swimming event on their annual calendar. Never in history has a Canadian swim club become repeat champions at the Age Group Nationals until last night,... [Read more of this review]

PR: 30,000 people, 140 merchants, 1 heckuva hot summer Saturday… Sunfest in the Ingle-hood is just days away! PR: 30,000 people, 140 merchants, 1 heckuva hot summer Saturday… Sunfest in the Ingle-hood is just days away!

07.23.2010 On Saturday, July 31, Calgary’s original main street will come alive with the sounds of Sunfest. While spanning four funky blocks along 9th Avenue S.E., marked with historic buildings, prized antique shops, award-winning eateries and one-of-a-kind boutiques, featuring street performers,... [Read more of this review]

PR: Vince Vaughn does Stampede: Hollywood A-lister and his Alberta-born wife take a couples retreat to the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Calgary PR: Vince Vaughn does Stampede: Hollywood A-lister and his Alberta-born wife take a couples retreat to the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Calgary

07.17.2010 Another wild ride was had by all at the Wildhorse Saloon Stampede tent on Friday night – the 15,000-square-foot temporary hotspot at the corner of 6 Ave. and 4 St. S.W., and the largest of its kind in downtown Calgary. While the Calgary Stampede wouldn’t be complete without cowboys, booze... [Read more of this review]

PR: Giddy Up… Daily Ink helps wrangle up some attention for VisitCalgary.com PR: Giddy Up… Daily Ink helps wrangle up some attention for VisitCalgary.com

07.16.2010 We were honoured to team up with the very accomplished crews from Tourism Calgary, The Calgary Hotel Association, Evans Hunt Group and The Message Parlour in July, to help spread the word about the greatest website ever to roll into Cowtown. VisitCalgary.com has arrived, ready to offer savvy... [Read more of this review]

PR: Vivre le Tour de France – A celebration of wine, food & culture of the Tour de France PR: Vivre le Tour de France – A celebration of wine, food & culture of the Tour de France

06.17.2010 Few people are aware that before opening Calgary’s most original and inviting wine store in April 2008, renowned ‘wine whisperer’ David Walker was actually a professional cyclist, spending the better part of a decade racing on the World Cup circuit before landing himself a real job as... [Read more of this review]

PR: Cowboys, bands, booze and a Bunny… 10 crazy days at the wildest tent in town PR: Cowboys, bands, booze and a Bunny… 10 crazy days at the wildest tent in town

07.05.2010 It’s about that time. Downtown Calgary’s largest Stampede party tent is ready to swing open the saloon doors on Thursday, keeping ‘em wide open for nine wild days and rowdy nights after that. Gearing up for its third Stampede season, the Wildhorse Saloon seems to have developed quite... [Read more of this review]

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