Marketing and advertising executives were asked, "In which of the following areas do you expect to hire in the second quarter of 2011?" (Web design/production, Print design/production, Social media [social networking sites], Account services, Public Relations ( PR ), Creative/ art direction, Interactive media, media services, Brand/product management, Marketing research, Copywriting)

% increase in marketing budgets reported, % report marketing department is increasing in size

When it comes to marketing disciplines, in the past 12 months I have spent the most money on: Traditional media (print, TV, radio, OOH), Online advertising and websites, Direct marketing, Sponsorship, Point of sale, Social media campaigns [social networking sites], PR [Public Relations]

When it comes to new marketing initiatives, in 2011 I will spend more money on: Social media, Mobile advertising, Broadband advertising (videos, webisodes), WOM, Advergaming

% of Canadians said they would attend a public hearing, % would visit a public information centre, % would join a community advisory panel to discuss local issues.

The method of engagement preferred by the majority of Canadians when engaging on an issue - % reported: talking with family and friends, visiting a website of an organization, participating in a public opinion survey