I believe deep down we all have a passion for something. Whether that is Sports / Drawing / Music etc. We are not put here on earth to just work 40+ hours a week and then die without using the gifts we’re given. Each and every soul that has ever walked this earth has a unique talent in...

The world of social media, digital marketing and technology moves extremely fast and from all indications is only set to increase in rapidly evolving and advancing. You only have to think about the changes that have happened in recent years to see how far this type of marketing has come and what...

With Social Media becoming increasingly important for the success of your brand, it is important to also understand how to successfully utilise these amazing tools. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other popular social media channels are all incredible ways for communicating and...

All around us we can see evidence of the incredible digital transformation that is taking place across our lives. While understandably this change is stronger in the West, it can be observed throughout almost the entire globe. One example of this is the widespread use of mobile banking in Africa...

In today’s world, consumers are facing increasing information overload, making it more and more difficult for brands to be heard above all of the other advertising noise. This is especially the case on the internet such as on social media, mobile apps and digital entertainment channels like...

In today’s world of marketing, authenticity is becoming increasingly essential to your brand’s success. Today’s consumers don’t want your brand’s corporate message pushed on them and they don’t need to listen. Due to the huge digital revolution that has occurred in the last decade which is only...

I’m going to let you into a little secret… I’m 50! Now you might not think that is particularly exciting or even a secret (just search my Facebook profile). What is possibly unusual is I’m not scared of computers nor do I think the internet is black magic, and yet I have clients who are around...

Recently, Canary PR held another successful Social Media Masterclass at the wonderful Aqua Suites boutique hotel in Lanzarote. This was once again presented by Canary PR founder and digital marketing specialist, John Beckley, in collaboration with the Lanzarote Business and Residents...

I sat in a cafe today with a coffee chatting to a friend I’d not seen for a while, when she started telling me all about a new cafe bar she’d seen on Instagram. “The food looks so fresh and delicious!” She told me, “And it’s Italian food made by Italians! I’m definitely going to go there…” I...

Recently, John Beckley gave a successful presentation at Hotel Suite Villa Maria here in Tenerife about what is the return on investment (ROI) of social media for travel and tourism brands, such as hotels, resorts and excursion companies. Many brands are increasingly starting to realise they...

Social media has now existed for more than a decade in its current form and continues to become increasingly popular year after year. Across the globe the number of social media users is predicted to rise to 2.62 billion this year and over 3 billion by 2021, with approximately 71% of worldwide...

Times they are a-changin’ as Bob Dylan once said. Not sure ol’ Bob ever worked in a Spanish office but those words couldn’t be more relevant now. When it comes to getting work done and getting it done effectively there is a definite shift in how we go about our day-to-day activities and the...

In today’s business world which has already been revolutionised by modern technology and the new forms of communication this has created such as messaging apps and social media, public expectations have shifted dramatically. People are becoming less and less likely to loyally believe the...

To be noticed in today’s increasingly competitive business environment, it is vital to produce and share valuable digital content in order for your company or personal brand to be noticed. Valuable content is what differentiates an outstanding brand from a mediocre one which can make a huge...

Many don’t realise just how important it is to build a successful personal brand in today’s world, especially with the massive changes that are taking place in the economy and the rapid advances in digital technology and the internet. Personal Branding is not just some fancy...

This FREE Masterclass is perfect for anybody who wants to learn how to successfully use social media in business. During this introductory session you will learn a number of useful best practices to help you build your personal brand and succeed. This talk will include: 1. Case studies of...

For many brands and individuals looking to up their social media marketing strategy, one of the biggest worries that faces them is that of investing substantial time, energy, financial resources and more, while possibly gaining unimpressive results in return. What many don’t realise, is that it...

Unless you’ve somehow remained completely oblivious to the significance of social media in both the world of digital marketing and people’s lives in general, then you will undoubtedly have at least heard of Instagram. Through this incredibly popular mobile based photo and video sharing app,...