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Canada’s Diverse Communities: A Huge Opportunity for Brands

Deepa Jatania2023-03-20T13:50:08-07:00March 20th, 2023|Marketing and Communications Strategy, Marketing to Diverse Audiences, Multiculturalism|

In this blog post, we will explore the various cultures and languages in Canada and provide practical insights on how businesses can reach out to these communities effectively. Get ready to discover how your business can expand its customer base with a well-thought-out multilingual and multicultural marketing strategy!

7 Practical Tips For French-Canadian Marketing in Quebec

Deepa Jatania2023-03-03T12:06:25-08:00February 27th, 2023|Audience and Personas, French Marketing, Quebec Market|

There are several factors to consider while setting out in the French-Canadian market. One is French being the official language and the other is cultural preferences. Here are 7 tips and insights to successfully engage with your French-Canadian audience.

Lunar New Year 2023: Strengthen your Bond with Chinese Customers

Deepa Jatania2023-02-24T12:11:18-08:00January 13th, 2023|Chinese Culture, Chinese Marketing, Chinese Social Media, Cultural Observances|

It is that time of the year when cultural marketing experts are thinking carefully about their Lunar New Year 2023 messaging. Are you ready to celebrate with your Chinese clients and customers?

Multicultural Marketing – Be the #1 Choice for Canada’s South Asian Market

Deepa Jatania2023-02-24T11:24:56-08:00December 14th, 2022|Branding & Marketing, Cultural Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Multiculturalism|

Canada is the most multicultural country in the world, as a vast number of Canadians hail from different cultural origins. This mosaic of cultures makes it imperative for brands to adopt multicultural marketing.

The Importance of Cultural Awareness in Business: The Rise of Diversity in an Increasingly Globalized World

Deepa Jatania2023-02-24T11:47:17-08:00November 23rd, 2022|Cultural Marketing, Marketing and Communications Strategy, Multiculturalism|

Cultural awareness should be an essential part of doing business. In an increasingly globalized world, it is important for businesses to be aware of cultural differences in order to be successful in the global marketplace.

The Importance of Humour in Communication: Why We Don’t Always Get the Joke

Deepa Jatania2022-11-16T11:42:31-08:00November 8th, 2022|Cultural Marketing, Multiculturalism, Translation and Localization|

It can be a challenge to communicate with a sense of humour in a diverse and multicultural society. Humour relies on words and phrases that are unexpected, playful, absurd, or ridiculous for their effect. Wordplays (puns), double-meanings, irony, satire, sarcasm, slapstick, or references shared by a common group can be lost in translation and can lead to misunderstandings. It is important to understand your audience when transcreating or transposing content.

10 Ways Thanksgiving is Celebrated Across Cultures

Deepa Jatania2023-06-26T14:20:05-07:00October 7th, 2022|Cultural Marketing, Cultural Observances, Multiculturalism|

It is the season to give thanks around the world! There are many different ways that people celebrate Thanksgiving: from hearty feasts to sharing blessings; each culture has its own traditions. Though the traditions are different, the sentiment is the same - to spend quality time with friends and family, give thanks, and reflect on what’s most important in life. As strong believers in cultural diversity and inclusion, today at LAT we’d like to take you on an enlightening cultural journey into various Thanksgiving traditions.

Indigenous-owned Businesses at the Heart of Canada’s Most Diverse City

Deepa Jatania2022-11-10T10:57:01-08:00August 9th, 2022|Inclusion & Diversity, Indigenous|

Toronto is Canada’s most diverse city and hosts an abundance of unique Indigenous-owned businesses. Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In honour of this special day, we highlight three Toronto-based Indigenous-owned businesses that offer their customers a unique look into Indigenous culture.

WeChat Channels: A great tool for marketers

Xinyue Guan2023-02-24T12:11:33-08:00July 26th, 2022|Chinese Marketing, Chinese Social Media|

WeChat is a well-known instant messaging and social media app, but did you know about Channels? Adding this feature to an official WeChat account allows brands to promote video ads and target audiences like never before.