Official Google Canada Blog: June 2014

Oh Canada

Friday, June 27, 2014

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Proud to be a Googler

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Posted by John Thai, UI Designer, Google Canada

Casting for the perfect Father’s Day gift

Friday, June 13, 2014

Socks, tie, golf shirt. You can do better than that. Google Trends suggest that searches for mother’s day are more popular than father’s day each year, so don’t forget to show dad how much he means to you with a little TLC .. as in “tech, love and care!”

Give Dad all the entertainment he needs with the recently launched Chromecast. Dad can cast his favourite TV shows, music and movies from Google Play, Netflix, YouTube, Songza, Sony Crackle, and Major League Baseball. Whether he’s a grill master who needs to master YouTube’s best BBQ recipes, House of Cards’ #1 fan, or a rockstar dad that wants to jam out to his favourite music on Google Play Music, Chromecast is a one-stop entertainment shop for all types of dads.
Give Dad all the entertainment he needs with the recently launched Chromecast. Dad can cast his favourite TV shows, music and movies from Google Play, Netflix, YouTube, Songza, Sony Crackle, and Major League Baseball. Whether he’s a grill master who needs to master YouTube’s best BBQ recipes, House of Cards’ #1 fan, or a rockstar dad that wants to jam out to his favourite music on Google Play Music, Chromecast is a one-stop entertainment shop for all types of dads.
And now, purchase Chromecast or $39 CAD from Google Play, Best Buy, Future Shop or Amazon and receive a $20 Google Play Gift Card.
Posted by Wendy Bairos, Google Canada Communications

Helping businesses shine with Google My Business

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

There’s one thing that lies at the heart of every business: customers. Customers are the reason why businesses flourish, and their shared passion for your craft is what makes running a business so rewarding. For many business owners, customers are more than just patrons – they’re your regulars, your advocates and your friends. In other words, they’re your people.
The Internet is connecting more businesses with their people every day. However, our users tell us that finding these loyal customers can be complex and time-consuming. We believe it shouldn’t be. That’s why we are happy to introduce Google My Business – a free and easy way to find and connect with your people wherever you are.

Google My Business brings together all the ways Google can help your business shine in one place:

Update your business info on Search, Maps and Google+ from one place to make it easy for customers to get in touch

Add beautiful photos of your business and a virtual tour of your business interior to help customers see what makes your business unique

Connect directly with your fans and customers by sharing news, events and other important updates from your Google+ page

Stay on top of reviews from across the web, and respond to Google reviews

Understand how people find and interact with your business using custom insights and integration with AdWords Express

Manage your information on-the-go with the Google My Business Android app and the iOS app (launching soon)

In addition to new businesses getting started with Google My Business, we’re also upgrading current users of Places for Business and the Google+ Dashboard to this new experience. Businesses with a passion for everything from beautiful hand-made hats and fresh crab cakes, to the best local pale ale, are finding their people with Google.
To learn more about how you can find your people, visit google.ca/mybusiness

Posted by Dan Pritchett & Dennis Troper

You’re changing the world. We want to help.

Monday, June 9, 2014

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Posted by Naveen Viswanatha, Product Manager, Google for Nonprofits

Binge Watchers Rejoice! Your favourite TV shows now on Google Play in Canada

Thursday, June 5, 2014

We brought you apps, movies, books, and most recently music .. and starting today you can watch your favourite TV shows on Google Play in Canada on any device at any time. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, drama or documentaries, there’s something on Google Play to suit your TV tastes. Game of Thrones, Sherlock and Mad Men are just a few of the many popular TV shows you can start watching now on Google Play starting today.
Canadians are looking to stream their favourite television shows and movies when they want... on whatever screen they want. But, there’s still nothing like watching on that big screen - so don’t forget that Chromecast is a great way to take the Google Play content on your Android, Apple phone, tablet, or computer and make it available to watch on your livingroom TV. So binge watchers and TV junkies take note: quit surfing those TV listings…. Google Play has you covered.

#ProudToPlay: Celebrating equality for all athletes

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Reposted from YouTube Blog From the Sochi Olympics to the recent NFL draft, this year has seen a growing, global conversation about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in the world of sports. Many LGBT athletes are sharing their stories on YouTube, and the support they’re getting from teammates and fans has helped others find the courage to do the same.
Sports bring together people from all backgrounds and experiences through a shared passion, and YouTube shares that spirit of connecting diverse communities to make a difference. In celebration of the upcoming World Cup in Brazil and LGBT Pride month, we’re honoring the LGBT athletes, their supporters, as well as the YouTube Creators who stand up for diversity in sports and elsewhere—all of whom help create an equal and inclusive playing field for everyone. Inspired by #ProudToLove last year, we’re calling this effort #ProudToPlay. We applaud the courage and openness of athletes at all levels who have come out and admire their teammates, friends, families, and supporters who are all proving that it doesn’t matter who you are or who you love—what matters is that you put forward your best effort. We stand with our community in the belief that youth everywhere should all have the same opportunities to grow up and pursue their dreams and passions, on or off the field.
Join the conversation by uploading a video talking about what being #ProudToPlay means to you. Over the course of Pride month, we’ll share a collection of videos about the LGBT community and sports on the YouTube Spotlight Channel.
Happy Pride and enjoy the beautiful game this summer! Raymond Braun, YouTube Marketing Manager, recently watched ”Robbie Rogers returns to the beautiful game with a wonderful homecoming | MLS Insider, Episode 1.”

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