AntiSocial Solutions
200-319 W. Hastings St. V6B 1H6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Talk Nerdy To Me is back Thursday 29th October! This month, we have powerhouses Christine Clark, Rania Hattar, Hugh Elliot, and Patrick Daggit hosting the webinar on Experiential Marketing and what to expect for the upcoming year. Click the link below to learn more, it’s sure to be an *experience* ... https://antisocialsolutions.com//a-new-perspective-on-exp/

Our team is growing! AntiSocial is hiring several positions to join our cohort of talented creatives. Our Vancouver office is looking for a Creative Director, Senior Marketing Analyst, and Project Manager. Try us on for size. Check out the link below for more information. https://thinkingbox.bamboohr.com/jobs/

It's been a very exciting year for us and things just got even better. We are excited to welcome three new talented creatives joining our AntiSocial family! Account Director, Gisele Fisher, Senior Social Strategist Vanessa Ortynsky, and Designer, Janice Tanusi bring over 30+ years in the industry to our team and we can't wait for them to continue to grow with our creative collective. https://antisocialsolutions.com//antisocial-adds-first-cl/

Happy International Podcast Day! We wanted to celebrate a medium that is often underrated (but nevertheless a consistent part of all of our days) by spotlighting a special podcast featuring our very own Daryl Louie! This week, Daryl, CEO of AntiSocial, was invited onto the podcast of one of our most longstanding clients, Oakwyn Realty, to discuss entrepreneurship and risk-taking. Take a gander at our blog and then listen to the podcast by visiting our blog. https://antisocialsolutions.com//for-the-love-of-pod-cele/

Within our collective of creatives, we are proud of the diverse background that we all come from. Earlier this year, we wanted to continue to encourage open and honest dialogue, both internally in our workplaces, and outside of them. The first step was to assemble a diversity committee of both Thinkingbox and AntiSocial staff to promote awareness and education in the workplace. We started with a speaker series, hosted by our oh-so talented Executive Producer, Satoru Inoue. Check out our blog to read his detailed experiences of growing up in Japan and moving to Canada, and how important it is to promote diversity in the workplace.

If you want to elevate your brand awareness, boost website traffic, and convert, convert, convert, then you won't want to miss our upcoming Talk Nerdy To Me webinar on Thursday, September 24th at 1PM PST / 4PM EST. Welcome to Pay to Play: What it takes to convert customers online. We'll have our very own paid ad pros walk you through the process on how to get the most out of paid advertising on social media.

We won Best Use of Content Marketing for our social media campaign #DanceTheSlurp for 7-Eleven Canada. Thank you Canadian Search Awards 2020 for recognizing our hard work! Were proud of our team.

Care for some inspiration? This week we sat down with four formidable leaders to discuss how important gender equality is at Thinkingbox and learn how the inclusive company culture has bettered their professional growth. Come learn from the best, and read our four managing directors hot take on how to succeed in the industry. Read the full blog by clicking the link

Instagram Reels is here and ready to stay. Since it was announced TikTok may potentially be banned in the United States, Instagram has rolled out their newest social feature which may look eerily familiar to TikTok users. Join us for a deep dive into everything Instagram Reels and what it offers brands: a chance for personable, longer lasting viral videos, and access to Instagrams 1 billion active users. Check out the full blog post in the link below.

Were looking to hire an experienced Social Strategist to champion client accounts and devise unique social strategies for global brands. Interested? Follow the link below to apply: https://thinkingbox.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=104

How much do creativity and tech intersect in your life? This week were looking at how tech and creativity have reached a sweet symbiosis in the digital era. AR, VR, and AI can now create visionary and immersive experiences for us both on and offline, and we think thats pretty cool. Check out the awesome creative tech weve implemented for our clients in our newest blog post.

Last week we took a deep dive into digital strategy for brands to uncover the latest social media trends during our third Talk Nerdy To Me webinar. Now weve laid it all out on our blog for you to discover with a forward looking approach to uncover the future of social! From understanding your positioning, creating strong content, optimizing your platforms, and staying current with trends, theres an entire world to consider when developing a strong social presence. Check out the full article on our blog to learn more

No matter what happens, Pride cant be cancelled! This year Pride looks a little different with the Vancouver Virtual Pride Parade, produced by Daily Hive Vancouver and hosted by Joan-E! Check out all 3 back-to-back events either through the live stream on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch, or socially distanced at the Sunset Beach Main Stage Show on Sunday, August 2nd, Noon - 3pm. Learn more:... https://vancouverpride.ca/community-event/van-virtual-pride/ #VanVirtualPride #PrideIsInside

Is TikTok a platform worth investing time into? The platform has opened many creative doors to content creators for making raw, up-to-date, and viral content that promotes high levels of engagement. It might not be right for all brands, but those who do it right are winning. There are a few recent concerns regarding privacy, censorship, and lack of transparency, so many users and governments around the world are cautious with approaching the app.... Read the full blog to learn more about TikTok and current events surrounding its use.

You wont want to miss this. Catch our latest Talk Nerdy To Me webinar on The Social Sphere & Scroll-Stopping Trends this Thursday, July 23 at 1pm PST, hosted by our very own Associate Director of Social Strategy Nicole Wei, and joined by Executive Producer Scott Mackay and Social Strategist Aisha Fawkes. Link below to RSVP!... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talk-nerdy-to-me-the-social-sph See more

Finding unique solutions to hosting physical events has given our team the opportunity to flex our creative muscles and help our clients adapt to rapid changes in the current environment. Recently, we shifted Oakwyn Realtys Women of Oakwyn event from their annual physical event, to an engaging and connective digital campaign that included blog articles, social media promotion and strategy, and a video highlighting 4 top-performing female agents at the agency. Check out how we helped Oakwyn adapt the event from physical to digital in our most recent blog article.

Why is social media important? How can digital marketing affect your consumers? How can you approach your social media marketing with data, strategy, and deliver jaw-dropping conversions for your business? Join us for our first collaborative Talk Nerdy session with our new family at Thinkingbox for a sneak peak into the world of social media marketing. The webinar goes live Thursday, July 23rd from 1:00PM - 2:00PM PDT.... Register online here: https://bit.ly/32itRLO See more

Were taking steps to expand our reach across the globe, starting with solidifying our East Coast business in Toronto. Introducing our new skilled Executive Producer, Chelsea Broderick, who will be helping to spearhead our East Coast expansion. We sat down with Chelsea to get the inside scoop in our new blog post. Read the full story here: https://antisocialsolutions.com//introducing-antisocials-/

Its safe to say that we are a bunch of happy eggs after our merger with Thinkingbox. One of our most recent web projects was creating a dynamic and carefully designed website for Happy Egg, an organization dedicated to helping farmers and communities improve their egg farming practices to create happy chickens. Our team handled a wide array of duties to make the website become a reality, with a strong emphasis on motion graphic design that showed what goes into making an egg... from farm to chicken and nest to table. Check out some of the fun work our team did on this project in our most recent blog post.

This year, Pride looks a little different on the outside. But at AntiSocial, we believe that Pride Is Inside and that even without the large scale celebrations we can come together to show strength, equality, and make the world a better place. We talked to a few of our team members to learn what Pride means to them. Read our latest blog post and learn how we celebrate Pride Inside! #PrideIsInside P.S. We made a colourful Pride Playlist for some socially distanced celebration! Find it in the blog!

Happy Pride Month!! Although we cant celebrate in large groups this year, join us in celebrating pride inside and showing support for equality! #PrideIsInside

Now that weve joined forces with Thinkingbox, weve levelled up our service offerings on all fronts, including new motion graphic services. From stand-out motion graphics, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), our designers and strategists know what it takes to help brands stand out in their respective industries. Learn more about you can level up your business through enhanced motion graphic services here:... https://antisocialsolutions.com//antisocial-levels-up-new/ See more

These days, users divide their time across the internet. Getting your message out to your customers means being where they are, when they are there, with the right content that speaks to them. Tailoring your content and creating effective cross-channel marketing is the key to harnessing your digital power. Check out these 4 tips to optimize your cross-channel marketing strategies to effectively speak to your audiences on any social platform:... https://antisocialsolutions.com//4-tips-for-cross-channel/ See more

For the final instalment of our #HonourYourCreativity campaign, we sat down with Social Strategist Melissa Tolentino. Melissa is an out-of-the-box thinker who has had a hand in just about every kind of creation. Painting, baking, fashion, and video production, Melissa is no stranger to the creative process. We asked Melissa how creativity shapes her world and what it means to her to be able to practice her craft daily.... Read the full interview here: https://antisocialsolutions.com//honour-your-creativity-me #HonourYourCreativity #CreativityMonth #CreativityDay

Navigating your brands digital presence during times of crisis can be extremely difficult. Although many businesses have had to scale down operations, our clients at CO-OP CRS were prepared to quickly pivot due to increased safety protocols and workload, as they are an essential service in their communities. We worked alongside them to shift their marketing messages to be even more community-centred and take a health-first approach to continue putting people first. Read more... about how weve helped CO-OP CRS quickly pivot during these trying times: https://antisocialsolutions.com//using-digital-strategies/ See more

For the second instalment of our #HonourYourCreativity campaign, we sat down with Paid Strategist Ekke Kanda to discuss how he channels his creativity inside and outside of his work at AntiSocial. In his free time, Ekke channels his creativity as a rapper who feels most at home when given the freedom to experiment with new ideas. As a paid strategist, he can do exactly that, experiment with new ideas and constantly implement new strategies to test what works best and what nee...ds refinement. Read the full interview with Ekke: https://antisocialsolutions.com//honour-your-creativity-e/ #HonourYourCreativity #CreativityMonth #CreativityDay

The 2020 AntiSocial reel has officially landed. Now with our new family at Thinkingbox, were ready to bring you more social, more experiences, and create more connections. #AntiSocialMediaSolutions #Thinkingbox #Reel

Pre-production is the first stage in the process when creating content for our clients. At AntiSocial, we use this time to form cross functional teams that outline strategic goals, map out the details of each project, and encourage creative ideas among team members. This is a time for free flowing thoughts, bouncing ideas off each other, and building creative concepts that will reach our clients goals and leave a lasting impression on their audiences. Learn more about our pr...e-production process: https://antisocialsolutions.com/stories/pre-production-tips/ See more

Creativity is at the core of what we do at AntiSocial. In celebration of National Creativity Day on May 30th, weve decided to highlight our very own amazing creative leaders, starting with our Creative Director Bruna Arbex. Brunas life inside and outside of the workplace is surrounded with creativity, as she is an award winning filmmaker who is always looking for new ways to harness the power of self-expression and communication. Read the full interview with Bruna here:... https://antisocialsolutions.com//honour-your-creativity-b/ #HonourYourCreativity

Staying positive while working from home and social distancing hasnt been easy, so we talked to the team at AntiSocial to find out what theyve been doing to stay happy and productive. The team discusses staying active, trying new things, baking, cooking, keeping connected with loved ones, and looking towards the future in our most recent blog post. Read more:... https://antisocialsolutions.com//staying-positive-during-/ See more

Consumer behaviour has seen a large shift across the globe recently. As a result, brands and businesses now face the challenge of marketing to entirely new audiences since long-term digital strategies have quickly pivoted in a number of weeks. With a large portion of the population going out less and conducting a majority of their shopping online, many consumer-based businesses have found themselves in a tight spot. Find out how consumer behaviour is shifting and changing bus...inesses across the globe here: https://antisocialsolutions.com//how-to-do-consumer-resea/ See more

Have a look at what we and the Thinkingbox team have been creating recently: a fresh collection of social, experiential, and digital content.

Since opening our doors over seven years ago, we have grown from a small startup into a creative competitor in the digital marketing industry. This brings us to Thinkingbox, who we couldnt be happier to join to create even more exciting campaigns and deepen our commitment to our clients. In a way, nothing is changing. Our values are the same, our team is the same (though slightly bigger), and our work will only continue to improve. Read more about what this means for us, Thi...nkingbox, and our collaborators here: https://antisocialsolutions.com//antisocial-thinkingbox-m/ See more

Our team is officially growing. Were proud to announce we are joining forces with Thinkingbox, an interactive production studio who produces digital and experiential stories. We cant wait to bring you more social, more talent, and more opportunities with our new team. Huge thanks to all of our collaborators over the years, we look forward to strengthening bonds and navigating uncharted waters together as we move into the future.

Big news coming. Tomorrow, 8:00AM PST.

Producing content during COVID-19 hasnt been easy, but weve been working on ways for our team to stay safe while continuing to create high quality content. We helped Moes Home create a robust virtual trade show for their customers as they couldnt hold the show in a physical space. To accommodate this, our team was paired down to 2 people who sanitized all equipment used, kept their distance from the models, and ensured no more than 5 people were on site at any given time.... Read more about how weve adapted to producing content during COVID-19 here: https://antisocialsolutions.com//content-production-covid/

Over one month into working from home and we are still going strong. We chatted with Daryl Louie (AntiSocial Solutions), Karm Sumal (Daily Hive Vancouver), Miles Sellyn (Major Tom), and Darian Kovacs (Jelly Digital Marketing & PR) to see how their teams are adapting to the work from home lifestyle and how theyve kept their output as high as ever. Despite missing face to face collaboration with our teams, everyone is adapting quickly and making the most of the situation.... Learn more about how were adapting: https://antisocialsolutions.com//it-turns-out-working-fro/

Creating an eCommerce platform is only the first step, optimizing it to drive online conversations and effectively get your message out to your audience is where the magic happens. Functional web design, SEO integration, blogging, and robust social channels are a few crucial tactics for making your brand voice heard. Learn how you can optimize your eCommerce platform:... https://antisocialsolutions.com//how-to-transition-your-r/ See more