Feature Friday: HauteLook

When I was thinking of my favourite apps this morning I scanned my phone but for some reason passed right over one of my most frequently used apps, HauteLook. I think I passed over it because I thought “Well this app doesn’t improve efficiency, or teach me something or provide a service, it just gets

Apps for cyclists and motorcyclists

It was “Bike Week” on CTV Morning Live today so I picked a selection of apps for those who prefer to travel on two wheels (motorized or human-powered!). EatSleepRide $2.99 for iPhone & soon coming for Android This app is calling itself the most advanced and comprehensive app for motorcycle riders! ESR is a social

Push Interactions Wins SABEX Small Business of the Year Award

Last Thursday night we attended the 2014 SABEX Awards Gala (Saskatchewan Achievement in Business Excellence). We were thrilled and honoured to be finalists in the Small Business of the Year category. The evening was set to a spectacular 1920’s theme with the hall decorated to perfection and all of the guests dressed in Gatsby-themed attire.

Push Interactions on CTV Morning Live ~ May 15th

For the month of May I have a mixed bags of apps to review! KIS-SK ~ Keep It Safe Saskatchewan Free for iPhone & Android The mixed bag starts off with the KIS-SK app that we launched with the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute a few weeks ago. Their organization’s mission is to raise awareness and educate

Feature Friday: Duolingo

On the March CTV App Segment I featured the Duolingo app but I wanted to feature it again because this is the best app I have ever used. Best. App. Ever. Period.  Bold statement, but keep on reading to hear why! Duolingo is a completely free app for iPhone or Android that teaches you Spanish, French, Italian,

Springtime Apps ~ Push Interactions on CTV Morning Live

When selecting apps for my CTV app reviews I always start by thinking “Is there a major holiday or festive day coming up?” If there isn’t, I usually go to my next question “Is it the beginning of a season?!”  Usually I can answer yes to one of those questions which will launch me into

Mobile Monday – TACT

The Auditory Concentration Test App (TACT) is a great example of one of our apps that truly improves the quality of life for the user.  Designed by Declan Quinn, Mb., FRCPC, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, the Auditory Concentration Test is a continuous performance test used to measure sustained attention in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.

To allow, or not to allow, that is the question: Push Notifications Part 1

A while ago I read an article entitled “How WalMart, Asda and The Rolling Stones use mobile push notifications“, written by David Moth.  The article explored how these mega brands use push notifications to strategically gather their users attention. The article got me thinking about all of the apps that I have on my phones

New Office, New Us!

Back in September we made the move from our shared office at Ideas Inc to our very own office!  I have waited until now to blog about this monumental event because we revealed our new name and identity to the team that morning.  After the big reveal the majority of the day revolved around celebrating