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Women in Leadership
Susan Brady, Chief Strategist at Linkage's Women Leaders Practice
As the Chief Strategist for Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders & Inclusion Practice and an Executive Vice President, and a Principal Consultant at Linkage, Susan Brady has a lot on her plate.... MORE
Festive Cookie Cake Pops (SPONSORED)
Festive Cookie Cake Pops (SPONSORED)
'Tis the Season for Oreo Cookie Balls!
There’s one dessert that makes the houseguests holler with holiday delight: Oreo Cookie Balls! Aw yeah, these tasty treats will have your guests returning to the dessert table after you lay... MORE
Empowered Deodorant Ads
Empowered Deodorant Ads
Networking Tips by Nicole Williams & Secret Clinical Strength (SPONSORED)
Career expert Nicole Williams joins Secret Clinical Strength to present a series of fun and informative tips for women in stressful business situations. In this video, Nicole explains how even... MORE
Premium Active Denim
Premium Active Denim
Parke New York Modernizes the Look and Feel of Jeans
Parke New York is a company revolutionizing the most common article of clothing in many people’s wardrobes: denim. Their Premium Active Denim line is taking this style staple out of the 1800s... MORE
Dee Poku, Founder of the WIE Network (INTERVIEW)
Dee Poku, Founder of the WIE Network (INTERVIEW)
Women, Inspiration & Enterprise
Dee Poku is the CEO and co-founder of the WIE Network, which stands for Women, Inspiration and Enterprise. After a hectic life as a Hollywood Studio Executive, Poku decided to focus on another goal,... MORE
Influencer-Designed Fashion
Influencer-Designed Fashion
Danier Leather Works with Style Shapers to Design Custom Leather
When Danier Leather and MacIntyre Communications approached me to work on a campaign that focused on five Toronto influencers making custom leather jackets, (unsurprisingly) I was all in. The... MORE
Story-Filled New Era Caps
Story-Filled New Era Caps
DJ Clark Kent and New Era Show Off Wall of Allegiance (SPONSORED)
Check out this video to join DJ Clark Kent as he shows off a jaw-dropping array of New Era caps to young Lane Carter and tells the exciting and unique story behind each cap. The ad features... MORE
Demystified Marketing Ads
Demystified Marketing Ads
Check Out this Hilarious Ad for Adobe Digital Marketing (SPONSORED)
Those of us who earn our livelihoods on the web sometimes feel like we should be seeing a fortune teller to find out if our digital marketing efforts will be successful. These campaigns are a big... MORE
Ponzi Scheme Dramedies
Ponzi Scheme Dramedies
'Whatever, Linda' Follows Four Different Masterminds Over Four Decades
‘Whatever, Linda’ was a recently launched teaser trailer for a hilarious new web series, which is a dramedy. In terms of characters and feel of the show, think of HBO’s popular... MORE
Influencer Subscription Gifts
Influencer Subscription Gifts
Quarterly.Co Allows Users to Connect with People & Receive Gift Bags
Subscription services are the latest hot ticket item on consumer wish lists and Quarterly.co is the latest company offering quarterly subscriptions—but with a twist. The ideology of the... MORE
Health Rejuvenation Vacations
Health Rejuvenation Vacations
Medical Travel Yucatan Offters Luxe Health Care Services Abroad
Whether you need dental work, surgery, a deep tissue massage or a little botox, Medical Travel Yucatan is the place to be. Instead of recovering at home, having to cook meals for yourself, why not... MORE
Custom Kids Stories
Custom Kids Stories
'I See Me' Books Creates Personalized Books for Children
Personalized books for children are thoughtful options for any special occasion. ‘I See Me’ creates a variety of books on a range of topics and storylines including being a super... MORE
BNN: Jeremy Gutsche Talks Leading Workplace Designs Around the World
BNN: Jeremy Gutsche Talks Leading Workplace Designs Around the World
Toronto Interior Design Show
This year, Trend Hunter had the opportunity to curate a digital collection of trends for National Bank‘s WORK.SPACE exhibit at the Toronto Interior Design Show. As Chief Trend Hunter Jeremy... MORE
Piss People Off
Piss People Off
Culture Speaker Jeremy Gutsche Talks About Pushing the Boundaries
Innovation speaker Jeremy Gutsche isn’t afraid of bold changes or chaos. The dot com world demands constant adaptation and a keen eye for opportunity spotting, but so do most other industries... MORE
Inspiration Has Become Distracting
Inspiration Has Become Distracting
Trend Expert Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Trend Tracking
Trend Expert Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche knows how to sort through the noise and focus on what’s important. More infomation is available to consumers and businesses than ever before thanks... MORE
Seductive Subscription Services
Seductive Subscription Services
Spice Box Delivers Adult Products Right to Your Door
Coming in a conveniently discreet black box with a pink satin ribbon, a Spice Box may be exactly what you need in order to bring a little magic into you sex life (just in time for Valentine’s... MORE
The Toronto Interior Design Show (SPONSORED)
The Toronto Interior Design Show (SPONSORED)
Showcasing the Best of Canadian Design
The Toronto Interior Design Show kicks off on January 24th at 7:00pm with their opening night party. There are a slew of interesting new designs on the market, and IDS looks to cover the cream of... MORE
Wine & Chocolate Pairings
Wine & Chocolate Pairings
Inniskillin Teams Up with SOMA Chocolatiers for a Tasty Partnership
Wine and chocolate are a heavenly combo, so why not pair them together? Two luxurious companies who make tasty creations combined their talents to create one epic collaboration. An Inniskillin... MORE
The Infiniti FX Vettel Edition (SPONSORED)
The Infiniti FX Vettel Edition (SPONSORED)
Infiniti FX Vettel Edition
The Infiniti FX Vettel Edition is the hottest car to roll of the production line. Sebastian Vettel (a renowned Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver) has been working with Infiniti on a special-edition... MORE
Nelly Furtado, Singer & Songwriter (INTERVIEW)
Nelly Furtado, Singer & Songwriter (INTERVIEW)
With her video ‘Parking Lot’ and album dropping today, many people are eager to see what Nelly Furtado has been working on and how she has grown creatively. The Canadian singer/songwriter/... MORE
Iram Zaidi, Co-Founder of Profound Aesthetic (INTERVIEW)
Iram Zaidi, Co-Founder of Profound Aesthetic (INTERVIEW)
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Breakthrough artists such as The Weeknd and even sports superstars like Terrel Owens have been spotted wearing Profound Aesthetic—a clothing label that is the definition of “cool.”... MORE
Artistic Red Carpet Interviews (SPONSORED)
Artistic Red Carpet Interviews (SPONSORED)
The 2012 TIFF Celebrity Interviews by Crucial Pictures
There have been a slew of 2012 TIFF celebrity interviews popping up all around, but none have been done quite like how production company Crucial Pictures have done them. They are no strangers to... MORE
Everyday Enjoyment Videos
Everyday Enjoyment Videos
'The Pleasure Of' Short Nods to the Little Things in Life
‘The Pleasure Of’ is a short video compilation of all of the little things individuals enjoy. Of course big pay raises or your graduation day are huge achievements and happy moments, but... MORE
Handsy ABC Art
Handsy ABC Art
The 'Dance with Me' Photography Series Uses Long-Exposure
Amandine Alessandra is a photographer and graphic designer who has created a dazzling series called ‘Dance with Me.’ Alessandra created sentences such as “Type Should Move”... MORE
Prince-Mocking Ads
Prince-Mocking Ads
Advertisers Capitalize on the Prince Harry Vegas Scandal
The “Lynx effect” could be responsible for the Prince Harry Vegas scandal. For their latest ad released this month, they allude that they could have played a hand in Harry’s strong... MORE
Picture Perfect Family Ads
Picture Perfect Family Ads
The Telus Optik TV Commercial Gets Real
The lastest Telus Optik TV commercial pokes fun at a seemingly cookie cutter nuclear family. Paying extra to get the HD channels is something no one wants to do, and frankly, it’s a “... MORE
Viral Customer Service
Viral Customer Service
The Samsung Custom Dragon Phone Turns Heads
News of the Samsung custom dragon phone hit the web today and the mobile phone provider is receiving a lot of notoriety for their above-and-beyond stance when it comes to customer service. It all... MORE
Flying Blowfish Videos
Flying Blowfish Videos
Arthur Philippe Brings on Laughter in his 'Fugu' Video
Arthur Philippe is a animator from Arles, France who has created a cute and comical short on Vimeo entitled ‘Fugu.’ The short stars a blowfish fighting for his life and an Asian chef... MORE
Real-Time Metropolis Timelapses
Real-Time Metropolis Timelapses
Patrick Vale's Jazz-Infused Manhattan Skyline Video
A lover of the big Apple and a talented illustrator, Patrick Vale is sure to be a favorite among NYC residents with his real-time Manhattan skyline video. Drawn from the perspective of sitting atop... MORE
All-In-One Makeover Specialists
All-In-One Makeover Specialists
Natalia Zurawska Does Hair, Makeup & Body Painting
Natalia Zurawska has worked on celebrities such as Danny Masterson, Fefe Dobson and Drake and has proven herself in the fashion industry as someone who is talented and on the cutting edge. Not only... MORE
Real-Time Flip Books
Real-Time Flip Books
Party Impressions Makes Events More Creative
Party Impressions is a company that specializes in spicing up corporate events, weddings, birthdays and more. While offering a vast array of beloved services such as photobooths, green screen photos... MORE
Image & Music Licensing (SPONSORED)
Image & Music Licensing (SPONSORED)
Audiosocket & Associated Press Partner
There is a new business match made in heaven: a partnership between the global news network The Associated Press and music licensing and technology company https://store.audiosocket.com/ “... MORE
Wordy Home Decor
Wordy Home Decor
Beautifully Personalized Scrabble Art by Copperdot
Copperdot makes totally customized gifts that would be ideal for many of life’s major milestones including baby showers, weddings and birthdays. Or if you’re really thoughtful, their... MORE
Personalized Venn Diagrams
Personalized Venn Diagrams
A Great Gift for the Person with Everything
Sure, you can buy flowers or a box of chocolates for your special someone, but that lacks the personal touch these personalized venn diagrams have. The perfect something for someone who is geek chic,... MORE
Wooden Wonder Houses
Wooden Wonder Houses
The House of Cedar is Jenga-Inspired Structure
The House of Cedar is an original architectural design by Japanese architects Suga Atelier. This house is currently on show to the public in Osaka, Japan, which is the central city for the Japanese... MORE
Artisan Marshmallows
Artisan Marshmallows
Wondermade Makes Delicious Flavored Marshmallows
Wondermade marshmallows are far different than what you would expect from your typical campfire staple. One of the most apparent differences at first glance is their packaging. Coming in a square,... MORE

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Golden Gun Lighting
Golden Gun Lighting
Phillipe Starck Firearm Bedside Lamp is a Sure-Fire Conversation Sparker
This 18 karat bedside gun lamp is the perfect way to let your guests know you don’t mess around - but in the most luxurious way possible. The beautifully edgy lamp, designed in 2005 by Phillipe Starck,… MORE
Convenient iPad Docks
Convenient iPad Docks
The Apple Keyboard Dock Transforms Your iPad Into a Laptop-Like Device
While many people complain about the touchscreen keyboard on the iTouch, iPhone and now the iPad, Apple has released a solution: iPad docks. Apple’s Keyboard Dock will retail for merely $69 (a small price… MORE
Hot Hipster Bloggers
Hot Hipster Bloggers
The Nasty Gal Video Lookbook is So Hip It Hurts
This Nasty Gal video lookbook is the stuff that hipsters are made from. The video features some extremely hot (and eyelinered) bloggers showing of some serious scene styles. The Nasty Gal video lookbook… MORE
Innoblog: Jeremy Gutsche on EXPLOITING CHAOS
Innoblog: Jeremy Gutsche on EXPLOITING CHAOS
The Post2Post Virtual Book Tour is sending out Jeremy Gutsche’s EXPLOITING CHAOS: 150 Ways to Spark Innovation in Times of Change to a variety of different business, innovation and marketing blogs to be… MORE
Virtual Reality Cameras
Virtual Reality Cameras
The BubbleScope Makes Memories 3D & Panoramic
Get acquainted with the world’s first panoramic digital camera, the BubbleScope. This camera is the coolest addition to cutting-edge photography that I’ve seen in quite some time.  The camera takes seamless… MORE
Dream Catching Jewelry
Dream Catching Jewelry
Odelie Chan Gets Spiritual With Nightmare-Fighting Accessories
Odélie Chan is making your fashion nightmares go away with her hand-crafted dreamy jewelry! Her impressive work incorporates delicate materials such as flowers to create uniquely exciting pieces. Her… MORE
Embroidered Yetis
Embroidered Yetis
Megan Whitmarsh Brings Embroidered Fantasy to Life
Megan Whitmarsh’s embroidered art makes your grandma’s embroidery look amateur. Her fantasy art shows little Yetis and people with a cute use of color-popping detail. The undeniably charming pictures… MORE
Evolving Crayons
Evolving Crayons
See Crayola Grow and Change Through their Long and Colorful History
The Crayola company has been around since 1885. Their long and colored 120 year history is something to really marvel at and it is obvious they have evolved greatly over time. Pictured in the above gallery… MORE
Fashionable Harnesses
Fashionable Harnesses
‘I Heart Norwegian Wood' Unharnesses Modern Fashion Design
Kooky fashion shop I Heart Norwegian Wood on Etsy has many incredible unique fashionable items to enhance any woman’s wardrobe. Most notably, are the stylish harnesses in the shop that consist of varying… MORE
Lingerie-Inspired Fashion
Lingerie-Inspired Fashion
Black Lace Gets the Spotlight for Fall 2009 Designer Collections
Yes, ladies, those are lace Christian Louboutin shoes fresh out for the upcoming fall season. Expect to be seeing a lot of black lace this fall season. Everyone from Prada, to Jimmy Choo to Stella McCartney… MORE
Chris Fyvie, Savvy Social Media Real Estate Agent of Colliers International (INTERVIEW)
Chris Fyvie, Savvy Social Media Real Estate Agent of Colliers International (INTERVIEW)
Chris Fyvie of Colliers International is not your typical real estate agent. Specializing in selling downtown Toronto spaces, Fyvie makes use of social media and the web to take real estate to the... MORE
Nude Corsets
Nude Corsets
Luxirare Molds Un-Dyed Leather into a Scandalous Risky Fashion
One of our favorite fashion and cuisine blogs, Luxirare, came out with a realistic-looking un-dyed leather corset. The corset was molded from a severed mannequin and turned out to be stunningly lifelike.… MORE
Multi-Collared Clothes
Multi-Collared Clothes
Steve J and Yoni P Design An Eye-Popping Jacket
It’s good to have an everyday jacket, but for nights out on the town, you should have a jacket that makes a statement. This multi-collared creation was designed by the London-based duo Steve J and Yoni… MORE
Popstar Avatars
Popstar Avatars
The Gagatar Video Transforms Lady Gaga into One Stylish Avatar
Gagatar is (as the title suggests) a lethal combination of two pop culture phenomenons: Lady Gaga and Avatar. Using the magic of photo manipulation, the video above courtesy of DestinationCreation.com… MORE