About
Mark Blevis specializes in brand strengthening, reputation and issues management, online advocacy and litigation support. He is a regular analyst of the role of digital in public affairs and politics for Canadian media organizations including CTV, CBC, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Press and PostMedia.
His first book, TOUCH: Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization, was published by Dundurn in October 2014. Co-authored with Tod Maffin, TOUCH provides leaders of all types of organizations with proven guidance on how to put humanity — the critical ingredient of commerce and advocacy — into our technological interactions. TOUCH became an Amazon leadership and management bestseller in its second week of availability.
Mark has conducted and overseen research into the role of the participatory web in public affairs, politics, digital influence and the impact of technology on society. His ongoing research and analysis of online advocacy and activism provides an understanding of the life cycle of movements and online communication campaigns; what they do well, where they falter and trends which dictate the cycle of public interest. He also conducted research and published reports on how Canadian opinions are shaped through online information and interactions.
Mark had the great privilege of sailing aboard HMCS Calgary as part of the Royal Canadian Navy's Canadian Leaders at Sea program. He has since become involved in ongoing activities with that program.
In addition to his professional activities, Mark has co-founded several successful online communities, maintains a popular blog on digital engagement. For seven years he co-organized an annual conference on online communication and audience engagement.
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Articles by Mark
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Gas lines, safety, and communications failures: a case study
Gas lines, safety, and communications failures: a case study
By Mark Blevis
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Is Facebook becoming a public affairs black hole?
Is Facebook becoming a public affairs black hole?
By Mark Blevis
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As a fiduciary, I am bound to uphold lawful company policies and the law. I take that obligation very seriously, even when it means I have to be the…
As a fiduciary, I am bound to uphold lawful company policies and the law. I take that obligation very seriously, even when it means I have to be the…
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Today I was honoured to join Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners from across the country to receive the Coronation Medal from the Rt…
Today I was honoured to join Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners from across the country to receive the Coronation Medal from the Rt…
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Commissionaires Great Lakes welcomes Jason Nesbitt, the new Director of our Western Region. With over 30 years in the industry, Jason has keen…
Commissionaires Great Lakes welcomes Jason Nesbitt, the new Director of our Western Region. With over 30 years in the industry, Jason has keen…
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Experience
Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
Navy League of Canada
- 4 years 9 months
Board Member with the Ottawa Branch of the Navy League of Canada
Publications
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TOUCH: Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization
Dundurn
For better or worse, digital business has fundamentally changed how organizations hire staff, market their services, and connect with stakeholders. The problem is, in an effort to use technology to connect with people more effectively, we have lost the humanity — that critical person-to-person connection — which is the engine of commerce and advocacy. TOUCH provides business leaders in all types of organizations — private to public sector, community to enterprise business — with real-world…
For better or worse, digital business has fundamentally changed how organizations hire staff, market their services, and connect with stakeholders. The problem is, in an effort to use technology to connect with people more effectively, we have lost the humanity — that critical person-to-person connection — which is the engine of commerce and advocacy. TOUCH provides business leaders in all types of organizations — private to public sector, community to enterprise business — with real-world, proven solutions.
Other authorsSee publication
Honors & Awards
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National Board Chair’s Commendation
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Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Don’t be fooled by this scam! #ottawa #scamalert #scammers #scammer #scams #scamming #scam
Don’t be fooled by this scam! #ottawa #scamalert #scammers #scammer #scams #scamming #scam
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CGL attended ASIS International Toronto Chapter 193's 29th Annual Best Practices seminar, and it was fantastic! The insights and knowledge shared…
CGL attended ASIS International Toronto Chapter 193's 29th Annual Best Practices seminar, and it was fantastic! The insights and knowledge shared…
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We are thrilled to announce that Commissionaires has been named one of Canada’s best employers on the 2024 Forbes Best Canadian Employers list. We…
We are thrilled to announce that Commissionaires has been named one of Canada’s best employers on the 2024 Forbes Best Canadian Employers list. We…
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Last week, Qohash & Commissionaires Great Lakes sponsored Treble Victor Group St. Patrick's Day celebration at P.J. O'Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant.…
Last week, Qohash & Commissionaires Great Lakes sponsored Treble Victor Group St. Patrick's Day celebration at P.J. O'Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant.…
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Springtime: where flowers bloom, birds sing, and dreams take flight!
Springtime: where flowers bloom, birds sing, and dreams take flight!
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Yesterday, our command team had the privilege of meeting with Her Honour, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, to discuss the…
Yesterday, our command team had the privilege of meeting with Her Honour, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, to discuss the…
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Life update: After 4 amazing years, I’ve decided to step down from my role as Shopify’s Chief Growth Officer and have transitioned to an advisory…
Life update: After 4 amazing years, I’ve decided to step down from my role as Shopify’s Chief Growth Officer and have transitioned to an advisory…
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I was pleased to welcome Captain Geoff Hamilton, Commander Paul Smith, OMM, MSM, CD, and the command team of the HMCS York to Queen’s Park. The HMCS…
I was pleased to welcome Captain Geoff Hamilton, Commander Paul Smith, OMM, MSM, CD, and the command team of the HMCS York to Queen’s Park. The HMCS…
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Please join us in welcoming Shekhar Gothi to our senior management team as Vice President, Partnerships. Shekhar will lead our strategic engagement…
Please join us in welcoming Shekhar Gothi to our senior management team as Vice President, Partnerships. Shekhar will lead our strategic engagement…
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The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers recognizes the exceptional dedication and volunteerism of our young citizens. I warmly congratulate all the…
The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers recognizes the exceptional dedication and volunteerism of our young citizens. I warmly congratulate all the…
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Are you ready for a new challenge? Commissionaires offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities in security, customer service, and more…
Are you ready for a new challenge? Commissionaires offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities in security, customer service, and more…
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Today, we marked the 10th anniversary of the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan with a commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial. More…
Today, we marked the 10th anniversary of the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan with a commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial. More…
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