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Proud City – Vancouver celebrates 36 years of Pride

Laura McLeod2021-05-14T16:20:14-07:00August 7th, 2014|Multiculturalism|

On what would usually otherwise be a sleepy Sunday in August, the downtown buses are packed with people of all ages and ethnicities, dressed up and speaking excitedly in languages ranging from English to Mandarin to Spanish. Where could all of these people be headed on a long weekend in the middle of summer? They’re on their way to the Pride Parade, Vancouver’s annual celebration of diversity and acceptance across cultures, genders, and sexual orientations.

Carnaval del Sol brings el espíritu Latino to Vancouver

Laura McLeod2021-05-14T16:20:15-07:00July 8th, 2014|Multiculturalism|

¡Viva la cultura! Despite spring showers, throngs of Vancouverites congregated at the Carnaval del Sol over the weekend to celebrate Latin culture by socializing, dancing, and noshing on papusas and Cuban barbecue.

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL): Adapting Your Communications Strategy

Laura McLeod2022-09-08T20:52:17-07:00June 30th, 2014|Cultural Marketing, Multilingual Social Media|

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the [...]

Celebrating Canada’s Multiculturalism Day

Laura McLeod2021-05-14T16:20:16-07:00June 24th, 2014|Multiculturalism|

On November 13th, 2002, the Government of Canada officially recognized June 27th as Multiculturalism Day across the country. Each year Canadians celebrate their diverse heritage and the contribution of many cultures to the growth and development of the country. To find out more about the celebration, I turned to my favourite cultural experts…the LAT team! Here are our thoughts and reflections on Multiculturalism Day:

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL): What Your Business Needs to Know

Laura McLeod2022-09-08T20:52:17-07:00June 19th, 2014|Cultural Marketing|

On July 1st, 2014, the Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) will be coming into effect. The new regulations, which will be the toughest in the world, prevent the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages (CEMs) and the unauthorized installation of computer software on an individual’s computer. This means that businesses will need to adapt their communications strategy to ensure that they are CASL compliant. Here’s a basic overview of the law, as it pertains to CEMS, to help you get started:

Vancouver Embraces the Dragon Boat Festival

Laura McLeod2023-02-24T11:24:17-08:00June 17th, 2014|Cultural Observances, Multicultural Marketing, Multiculturalism|

Paddles up! The Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival takes place in Vancouver this year from June 20-22 on the waters of False Creek. Originally created for Expo ’86, the festival has grown into a huge celebration of sport and culture.

In Photos: Downtown Bhangra at the City of Bhangra Festival

Laura McLeod2023-02-24T11:24:34-08:00June 11th, 2014|Cultural Observances, Multicultural Marketing, Multiculturalism|

This year marked the 10th Anniversary of the City of Bhangra Festival in Vancouver. From May 29th-June 7th, thousands of people came to the festival’s many events around the city to celebrate and, being lovers of bhangra ourselves, LAT Multilingual decided to explore this dynamic festival. We captured some moments of #bhangralove from its concluding Downtown Bhangra celebration on June 7th.

In Photos: Multicultural Marketing Breakfast Seminar

Laura McLeod2022-09-08T20:52:18-07:00May 26th, 2014|Cultural Marketing|

LAT's Marketing Team hosted our first Multicultural Marketing Breakfast Seminar in Vancouver on May 20th, 2014. Our speakers talked about the importance of adapting your company's marketing message to the diverse communities in your local markets.

3 Tips for Multilingual Social Media

Laura McLeod2022-09-08T20:52:20-07:00May 22nd, 2014|Cultural Marketing, Multilingual Social Media|

If you're trying to reach audiences with multiple linguistic and cultural backgrounds, be sure to consider your social media strategy. Not only will you want to translate it, but you'll also want to localize and adapt it for your target audiences.