It’s really easy to become disheartened right now, with basic rights being stripped away. But it also means we need to celebrate louder!

Here’s why your digital marketing “isn’t working” — Because of the relatively fast rise of digital marketing, including the growth of things like social media advertising and influencer marketing, there are varying beliefs about how to approach digital marketing, and what makes it successful (or not.) We’re going to talk about the three most common issues we see…

Twitch streamers are giving out free lessons in digital engagement and community building — As a platform primarily designed for video game players and enthusiasts (gamers) and content creators (streamers), Twitch can be an intimidating platform for anyone outside of those two cohorts. But, once you get oriented, there are so many things to learn from the expansive virtual land that comprises Twitch.

Modern technology allows us to discover the past — We have a “mountain” where I live in Hamilton, Ontario. And yes, it’s of the quote unquote variety. Us locals know it’s not a mountain (even before that fact is being pointed out by visitors, thank you), but its precocious 300ft height casts enough of a shadow over my city…

Yes, there IS such a thing — In a recent Rain team meeting, an unnamed cohort expressed some suspicion over the quality of music produced in the 1980s — a wrong we immediately knew we had to set right. While there are some fair points to be made (we see you, big hair and cheesy ballads), it…

Take what you need, leave what you don’t — We’re big proponents of balancing staying informed and safe while continuing to practice good self-care. Taking time to de-stress will make you that much better prepped to take on everything else in your day. Below are some picks from Team Rain about how you can de-stress so that you’re better…

If your company uses Slack, then you know what a powerful tool it can be. It’s our primary channel for communication and planning on all our projects. For non-work banter, we have a #random channel, where we post personal news, interesting reads, and the occasional can’t-miss meme. As we wrap…

Ideas to help you take a break so you can come back stronger — Whether it’s work commitments through one of the busiest retail and donation seasons, or organizing holiday events with friends and family, the hectic holiday period can feel less like a “holiday” and more like running a gauntlet to get to the new year. …

Because code, APIs and CSS can be funny… really! — In a recent Rain team meeting, our development team got into some interesting (we think?) debate, which got heated (probably?) …