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Today we recognize Human Rights Day. This day is used to raise awareness on people's social, cultural, and physical rights. The United Nations encourages nations to address issues of inequality, and exclusion, and to create equal opportunities for every human. This year's theme is: EQUALITY Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights. ... "This includes addressing and finding solutions for deep-rooted forms of discrimination that have affected the most vulnerable people in societies, including women and girls, indigenous peoples, people of African descent, LGBTI people, migrants and people with disabilities, among others." - United Nations Learn more about how the United Nations is creating a more EQUAL society for all. http://ow.ly/evXb50GYUGm

GIVEAWAY! As the holidays approach, we are giving away a one-year subscription to Masterclass to one lucky winner! Masterclass gives you the ability to learn about leadership, cooking, singing, dancing, and so much more all through video lessons by the world's best!... The only thing you need to do to enter is make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter. If you're not yet subscribed, click this link! http://ow.ly/yvM950H0h9Z The winner will be announced in our newsletter on December 17th, 2021!

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. "A disability is a condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual of their group." - United Nations Approximately 15% of the worlds population live with some form of disability. Due to the lack of services available to them, they generally have poorer health and lower education achievements. ... When people with disabilities are empowered to participate in society, and barriers are removed, their whole community benefits. This day is used to encourage an understanding of disability issues and organize support for the rights, dignity and well-being of people with disabilities. Learn more about the importance of this day. http://ow.ly/U5jr50GWAWI

NEW BLOG! A few weeks ago, our team participated in a mindfulness workshop with Certified Work-Life Strategist, Michelle Precourt. Each of us took away important tips for practicing mindfulness that work for us. In our latest blog, we outline what mindfulness means to us, as well as what we learned, and what we have been practicing ever since the workshop. ... To learn these useful tips, take a read now! http://ow.ly/EACP50H00S8

This month we've been talking a lot about how to be successful when working from home. For us at Red Toque Creative, we are always searching for ways to be more productive and to avoid burnout. It is important to help and support each other, but what can managers do to increase engagement and productivity of their remote employees? Several challenges will inevitably arise when managing remote teams, such as, social isolation, and distractions at home.... So how can leaders better manage their teams from a distance? Forbes has written an article with 13 tips for better leading and managing remote teams. Check it out! http://ow.ly/ULu650GRmoN

Facebook has added new features, according to Social Media Today. Facebook has added a "Shop" tab in "Groups" so that group members can shop for items directly related to their interest. For example, being part of a dog group and seeing items for your pup! Additionally, Facebook will be adding product recommendations to help group members find more relevant items. ... Finally, the app has launched a test of Live Shopping for creators, allowing popular creators to partner with brands and highlight their favourite products. Read more below! http://ow.ly/840t50GRl8g

When it comes to ad placements, is it Facebook or Instagram that generates the best results? Socialinsider recently analyzed over 137 thousand Facebook & Instagram ad campaigns to find out performance benchmarks and trends. The infographic below reveals the different findings between the two. The full report is also available. ... http://ow.ly/PX7450GKVPf See more

Looking to do some birthday celebrating? We've got you covered with our new playlist! Enjoy these fun tunes to help boost any birthday celebration! http://ow.ly/ChXL50GKTN7

Happy (early) Birthday to our Founder, Kelsey Wood. We hope you have an amazing day tomorrow!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Social Media Coordinator, Emma Benson! We hope you have an amazing day Emma!

Recently, our team took part in a Mindfulness Workshop with Certified Work-Life Strategist, Michelle Precourt. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of complete awareness. Many of the activities and tasks we do during the day, we often do on auto-pilot. Mindfulness training helps us pay attention to the present moment. ... After our time with Michelle, we each took away practical ways to improve our mindfulness at work. Learn more about Michelle and her work below. http://ow.ly/2BEo50GFI0c

Working from home comes with many benefits. We spend less time commuting and oftentimes we have more work flexibility. However, working from home can be distracting and a risk of lower productivity might occur if those distractions interfere with work. There are ways to minimize the stress that can come from working remotely. Here's 24 tips from HubSpot for working from home, from picking a definitive finish time to interacting with other humans. ... We personally recommend working next to an adorable puppy! Read the article for more tips & let us know what works for you! http://ow.ly/AfAf50GABXO

Facebook is looking to enable Instagram users to create Reels clips that will be viewable on Facebook, with the potential of being show in both the News Feed and in Facebook Watch. Read more: http://ow.ly/2UOz50CPq1p via Social Media Today

Need a good book to help you get through this stormy season? Check these out!

Facebook has released its annual 'Topics and Trends' report, outlining the key topics that saw increased discussion across both Facebook and Instagram throughout the year! Read more: http://ow.ly/fLxq50CInQS via. Social Media Today

You may not see yourself as a graphic designer, photographer, or a video editor, but nowadays it’s easier than ever to create your own fun and engaging media-rich content that will really improve your social media game! Read more in our blog: http://ow.ly/XfYh50CIntX

NEW BLOG POST Content days are a fantastic way to get new and up-to-date videos and images for your business to later be used on websites, in marketing material, on social media channels and more! However, there are some things you must consider to make sure your content day is a success. Check out our latest blog to learn more: http://ow.ly/j3GM50BBKwo

Creating and implementing strategy in order to achieve objectives and goals is the bread and butter of digital marketing! Goals can vary from business to business, however there is typically a common theme as to what you should be studying. Learn more in our blog: http://ow.ly/mHI650BsTTD

Internal communication is key when managing businesses and projects of any size! Today, we find ourselves shifting into a more online setting, where digital tools such as Slack, Trello, Google Drive, Basecamp, Asana, Monday, streamline internal communication and make it possible for teams of any size to work effectively. Read more in our blog: http://ow.ly/j4r550Bnzv0

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When working on your company’s social media channels, it is important to keep your content fresh and varied! One method we use to achieve this goal is the Rule of Thirds, a concept that breaks down your content into three separate sources. Learn more about keeping your accounts interesting here: http://ow.ly/r8oY50Bg4vz

Keep stories visually consistent by using colours and fonts that are consistent with your brand. We created graphics in Canva to use at the beginning of every takeover to help maintain consistency. Learn the ins and outs of Instagram takeovers on our blog: http://ow.ly/E0ds50B9Wsx

Feeling like a busy bee recently? Here's why you should be taking some time off: http://ow.ly/Te6I50B3Rya #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity

Curated content can be anything from a news article relating to a topic your business is passionate about or simply a photo or video you found online that your audience may find amusing or informative. Curated content can be anything as long as it is not original content created by you or your company. Check this out for more information on other kinds of social media content: http://ow.ly/Omwb50AQKUe

Creating social media governance documents are a crucial first step in ensuring your brand stays consistent and on topic on social media. It also helps keep your and your employees on the same page when you are posting on behalf of your brand for both social media sharing and content creation. Learn more about what these documents consist of and download free templates here: http://ow.ly/ixrn50AQKH3

NEW BLOG POST When it comes to your campaign strategy, don't just "set it and forget it," keep an eye on your metrics and make them work for you. In our latest blog post, we talk about how reflecting and reporting on your metrics can lead to a more successful campaign: http://ow.ly/FBzs30r43Cc

Cool Stuff for Big Thinkers is the name of our monthly newsletter! If you're into social media marketing, productivity tips, or work-life balance content, sign up below. http://ow.ly/JUYG50ALGb5

"Although you are technically your own boss in a freelance career, you still need to report back to project managers and clients for the work you are doing. For some, having one or a few nice bosses is great, but having a handful of micromanagers is enough to drive anyone insane." Learn more about the agony and ecstacy of entrepreneurship on our blog: http://ow.ly/nTuU50ALFTJ