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Tiger Fans Bring Millions to Detroit Opening Day Weekend

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Date  April 3, 2013

In  Detroit News

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Detroit Tigers Opening Day brought an estimated 200,000 people — and between $5 million and $6 million in spending — to Detroit last Friday.

And for the entire weekend, which included three Tigers games and a Detroit Red Wings home …

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Technology Can Be a Blast, Sometimes: Meet the iCade

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 29, 2013

In  Fun

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What happens when you combine retro with modern technology? Perfection.

The iPad meets old-school…would you play it?


Related Post: Singapore’s Manmade “Trees” That Are More Than Just a Pretty Sight


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Collision Works: The Innovative Creative ‘Hotel’ That’s About to Hit Detroit

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 27, 2013

In  Detroit News,
Featured

The picture above is a prototype sketch for Collision Works, a brand new creative hotel made from re-purposed shipping containers that would encourage people to “collide and create” in 36 separate rooms. The project is currently on Kickstarter and …

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The Secret Behind Google+ and How It’s Boosting Your Search Results

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 26, 2013

In  SEO - Search Engine Optimization,
Social Media

social-media-google-plusIf you’re not using Google+ as part of your social media strategy for business, you should be.

Since it’s powered by the almighty Google, it’s been found that a hidden algorithm exists which actually boosts your search results, the more …

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Perfect Print Advertising: A Burger Delivery Service That’ll Make Your Mouth Water

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Date  March 25, 2013

In  Internet Marketing,
Logo & Identity Design

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Awesome print ad we discovered on Serial Thriller. We give this late-night burger delivery service an A+ in Advertising!


Related Post: A Clever Play on Words Plus Flawless Design = Design Perfection


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Detroit Opens Its First Affordable Assisted Living Community, Creates New Jobs

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 20, 2013

In  Detroit News

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The Rivertown Neighborhood has been named Detroit’s first assisted living community that is affordable for residents and is set to open April 12th, 2013 at its location on 250 McDougall Ave.

Formerly a research laboratory, the building where the complex …

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Amusing Advertising: Cleaning Lady Mayhem

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 16, 2013

In  Fun,
Internet Marketing

The Allstate commercials never disappoint and this clever ad is no different.…

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4 Time Management Apps That Totally Rock

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 15, 2013

In  Strategy & Planning

strategy-planning-timeFor entrepreneurs who are strapped for time, it’s a headache to manage ever-growing calendars packed with appointments, deadlines, and tasks. It’s easy to miss an important meeting or fall behind schedule. Luckily, there are several great modern day apps that …

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Sales Idea: Say No to Corporate Gobbledygook

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 14, 2013

In  Internet Marketing,
Social Good Marketing,
Strategy & Planning

These are terms and phrases that have been overused to the point of making them useless. Avoid the following terms:

  • Next Generation
  • Flexible
  • Robust
  • Scalable
  • Easy to use
  • Cutting edge
  • Ground-breaking
  • Best of breed
  • Mission critical

It’s hard not to …

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Detroit’s Own Henry Ford Hospital Innovates a First-of-Its-Kind Gown

By  Michael Rolph

Date  March 13, 2013

In  Detroit News

detroit-news-hospitalThe despised hospital gown with its drafty backside may soon be ancient history.

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System have come up with a snugger alternative: a wrap-around robe.

The new patient gown, which closes in the back and front, …

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