On this episode, Ash, Ben and Andrew talk about the new Drupal.org documentation, documentation in general, hitting some walls with views, submitting apps to the app stores, and everything in between!

Originally published on September 12, 2016.

Documentation, Views And Ionic

The OPIN mic podcast took a little hiatus but we're back and better than ever. 

With a new host, guests and exciting new topics, we're here to bring you the latest in all things Drupal. 

In our first podcast back in business, Suzy, Josh and Ash talk about Drupal 8 and the Driesnote at DrupalCon Vienna and the 2017 Drupal Survey. 

Some new additions: the Marketing Minute, the Drupal Dad Joke and a special song from OPIN's own Dan Austin, famous in the office for his awesome ukelele riffs.

Listen in friends, it's going to be a wild one.

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DAM Daniel & the Future Of Drupal 8

In The OPIN Mic studio this month, Suzy is joined by Kojo Odapagyan, one of OPIN’s resident Drupal experts, and business development superstar Adam Burnett + his furry companion and one of OPIN’s resident office dogs, Eve the Shih Tzu. Both Kojo and Adam were coincidentally OPIN’s October Employees of the Month. Talk about a podcast episode stacked with quality!

In this month's episode, the podcast team talks Decoupled Drupal, the importance of a digital engagement strategy for cultural institutions and how to get the most out of your sponsorships through digital activation - and we can't forget about the infamous Drupal Dad Joke. 

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Decoupled Drupal, Thinking Digitally and The Druper

In The OPIN Mic studio this month, Chris is joined by OPIN's superstar designer Rebecca Dagenais and Damian Richman, one of our top account executives. In the triumphant return of The OPIN Mic, we talk about data-driven design!

2:10 - In the News: Cambridge Analytica
In this section, we talk about Cambridge Analytica and how they impacted the 2016 US Presidential Election. The discussion revolves around their use of data and how they created voters through data science.
17:37 - Latest Project: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Here we highlight an exciting project that Damian and Rebecca have been working on. Rebecca emphasizes how data drives design decisions and Damian explains why it's so important for organizations to understand how to leverage data.
32:33 - Drupal: The Promote Drupal Initiative
We chat here about the new Promote Drupal Initiative announced by Dries at DrupalCon Nashville 2018. The discussion surrounds the ways Drupal 8 improves the experience for marketers and why it's so important to help non-technical people understand the value of Drupal.

Links:
Psychological Profiles by Cambridge Analytica (ARTICLE): https://bit.ly/2gR805z
How Cambridge Analytica Ran Trump's Campaign (VIDEO): https://bit.ly/2JWLgOC
Promote Drupal Initiative (ARTICLE): https://bit.ly/2HfoQ9y

Data-Driven Design

In this episode, Chris chats with Nikko, who works on OPIN's support team. We discuss the nuances of supporting Drupal, the advantages of the Drupal community and a funny experience Nikko had in supporting enterprise Drupal clients.

We are testing out a new format in this episode, where we feature a brief discussion on a single topic. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Supporting Open Source

In this episode of the OPIN Mic, we chat with Blake Robson and Coady McCormick of Siteimprove. We discuss the benefits of the Siteimprove platform and what this technology can do for you.

Coady brings a perspective on the healthcare and government sectors, while we discuss how so many websites reach a state where they are in need of an overhaul. Learn how to always keep your website fresh and engaging!

Evolving your Website

The OPIN Mic is a podcast powered by a passion for Drupal. From selling & marketing to design & development, it’s a unique peek into digital agency life at OPIN Software.

The monthly show is recorded at OPIN’s HQ in Ottawa, Canada, and hosted by Marketing Manager Suzy Kendrick. Listen in as Suzy and the podcast team takes listeners on a journey through the world of Drupal, discussing anything from module developments and software updates, to sales advice and marketing tactics.

The OPIN Mic takes a holistic view on the business of Drupal and all the intricate pieces that come together to make a digital agency successful. Each month, The OPIN Mic team finds guests who are experts in their fields and leads a light-hearted and thought-provoking discussion designed to educate and inspire. If you’re a developer, business owner, marketer, sales associate or just have a general interest in the tech industry, then this podcast is for you!

But don’t be mistaken, while the subject matter can be heavy at times, the banter and conversation is light and lively. We break things down for the beginner and dive deep for the more technically skilled, all while making terrible puns and references to pop culture memes. Plus, we always finish off on a light note with the Drupal Dad Joke of the Month.

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